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Right Hand Drive Vehicles
Only right hand drive cars allowed in the country. The importation of diesel vehicles strictly prohibited in the country.
Importing Cars to Egypt
Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Egypt
Importing a used Japanese car to Egypt with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: Max. 1 Year Old. Typical shipping time: Container (21-28 Days).
Year Restriction
Max. 1 Year Old
Destination Port
Alexandria
Time of Shipment
Container (21-28 Days)
Vessel Schedule
Container (Weekly)
Shipping Line
United Arab Shipping Agencies Co.
Inspection
No Inspection Required
Rules & Regulations
Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Egypt
Duties & Taxes
Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Egypt
Duties and Taxes:
- Japanese cars are subject to 40 percent fees for 1600 CC cars, and 125 percent for those more than 2000 CC.
Duty Free Importation:
- Expatriates working within the Egyptian Government sector are allowed to import vehicle duty free, provided they must guarantee re-exportation of the vehicle.
- Expatriates working for non-governmental sector are allowed to import a vehicle duty free only if the expatriate is the owner or partner of a private company/project in Egypt. In this case, duty can be covered with local bank guarantee.
- Requirements are: proof of ownership/partnership from Egyptian Investment Authority, company commercial registration documents, and taxation documents.
- Trip ticket system allows free import for maximum period of 6 months, provided submitting trip ticket documentation and plates. Once the period of 6 months is over, the vehicle should be exported for at least 6 months before shipping back to Egypt again. Licensing fees is only applicable on these vehicles.
Importing A Vehicle:
Each country has different rules and regulations when it comes to the importation of motor vehicles. If you’re hoping to take your vehicle with you when you relocate to Egypt, take some time to familiarize yourself with these regulations so that you can be prepared when it’s time to relocate overseas with your vehicle:
- All vehicles being imported into Egypt are subject to high taxes and duties.
- Vehicles must be new – no used vehicles may be imported to Egypt; vehicles must be made the same year of importation and the customer importing it must be the original owner of the vehicle.
- All diesel vehicles prohibited.
- Customers must receive prior authorization before importing a vehicle of any kind – consult with your destination agent prior to importation.
- Banning the importation of motorcycles and three-wheel vehicles, except for tricycles and chassis for trade.
Documentation
Used Cars Import Documentation in Egypt
- Original Certificate of Title and Registration
- Original Commercial/Purchase Invoice
- Certificate of Origin
- Original Passport
- Original Bill of Lading
- Authorization letter, locally issued in Egypt
Import Consultation Request
Our import specialists can guide you through the entire process and ensure compliance with your country's regulations
Import Process Overview
Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle
Choose Your Vehicle
Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs
Documentation
We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents
Shipping & Logistics
Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port
Local Clearance
Customs clearance and registration in your country