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ARTICLE · 23 OCTOBER 2024

Egyptian Customs Law 207: A Comprehensive Review

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The Arab Republic of Egypt enacted Law No. 207 of 2020, which introduces a comprehensive Customs Law to govern the country's trade and customs regulations.

EgyptInternational Law
Yasmin Yasser
Yasmin Yasser
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The Arab Republic of Egypt enacted Law No. 207 of 2020, which introduces a comprehensive Customs Law to govern the country's trade and customs regulations. This new legislation aims to streamline customs procedures, enhance administrative efficiency, and align Egypt's customs practices with international standards. The law covers various aspects of customs operations, including permanent and temporary customs release, as well as transit trade procedures.

Permanent and Temporary Customs Release:

The Customs Law provides detailed guidelines for the permanent and temporary release of goods into the Egyptian market. Permanent release refers to the clearance of goods for consumption within the country, where the importer pays the applicable customs duties and taxes. The law outlines the customs declaration process, cargo inspection, and the determination of the customs value and origin of the goods.

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