Egypt is a large country with a diverse business portfolio and close cultural ties to Canada. The Egyptian community in Canada has grown to over the last 30 years and there is need for international parcel delivery from Montreal, Calgary Toronto, Canada to Cairo and all of Egypt.
Parcel delivery from Canada to Egypt continue to grow along with the sizeable investments Canadian firms have in Egypt. Canadian firms have investments in Egyptian petrochemicals, oil and gas, security, telecommunications and tourism.
Jet Worldwide provides shipping services and low-cost parcel delivery to Egypt from Canada.
Two-way trade between Canada and Egypt exceeds CAD 1.2 billion per year. Having a reliable low-cost parcel delivery connection from Canada is an important tool for developing this economic connection.
Canadian exports from Canada to Egypt include agricultural products (about 30% of the total trade), heavy machinery, and paper products. Imports from Egypt to Canada of precious stones account for the vast majority of Canada's imports from Egypt. Import from Egypt to Canada also include textiles, apparel, and agricultural products.
There are several shipping options available for sending goods from Canada to Egypt. The best option for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences, such as the type and size of the goods you are shipping, the speed of delivery you require, and your budget. Here are some common shipping options that you might consider:
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In this Guide for Shipping to Egypt from Canada:
Cargo from Canada to Egypt at CAD 2,000 and above (or otherwise with restrictions) require a Canadian export declaration.
Read more about Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS).
Importing Goods to Egypt from Canada
It is important to verify compliance with the consignee/ importer and regulatory authorities prior to shipping to Egypt from Canada.
Egypt Customs Authority insist that all commercial express shipments over USD $2,000 or 50 kg must have the original Commercial Invoice. This requires approval from the Chamber of Commerce and the Egyptian Embassy in Canada. This process is "legalizing the Commercial Invoice."
Per Egyptian customs regulations, private or individual address shipments (B2C ) that contain a repeating items will import as a commercial entity as (B2B). Egyptian Customs reserves the right to consolidate shipments to the same consignee and on the same flight. Such shipments clear via the commercial shipment clearance process.
When shipping to Egypt from Canada, be sure to include the "CIF" Value (Cost + Insurance + Freight) on the Commercial Invoice.
Egyptian customs authorities bases the duty and taxes on the CIF Value.
Jet Worldwide works with companies who want to ship a variety of items to Egypt including telecom equipment, Jupiter, Sysco, spare parts and product samples.
For shipments from Canada, Egypt applies import duties tariffs on HS Codes as a member states of World Trade Organization (WTO). The CIF value for assessing duty and taxes (value of the goods, plus freight and insurance cost).
The restrictions of items to Egypt are similar to lists to all countries and include gambling items, counterfeit goods, Ivory products. Remote control cars, planes, drones, pens/ watches with cameras and PC's and laptops also have restrictions.
Canada Post offers the lowest cost for shipping small parcels to Egypt from Calgary, Montreal, Toronto and all of Canada.
Canada Post is the best option for individuals shipping personal items to Egypt.
Canada Post small packet option shipping to Egypt (up to 2 kg)
Shipping Egypt from Canada Post Parcel Post options for larger shipments
UPS and FedEx are the largest carriers in North America and, along with DHL and Aramex, offer reliable express delivery from Canada to Egypt. However, they can be expensive - especially for small and medium-size businesses.
FedEx and UPS shipping options to Egypt from Canada include:
Purolator Courier is a market leader in Canada and offers international services via others (mostly UPS). Purolator is a division of Canada Post.
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The Egypt Post is the preferable option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items to Canada. FedEx and UPS - North America's largest carriers - offer (along with DHL) reliable air transport to Canada.
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FedEx and UPS shipping options Canada from Egypt include:
Imports to Canada with a value over CA$20 are subject to duty and taxes. Courier consignments up to CA$3,300 import via Canada's low value system (LVS).
Common Canadian Import Fees for Shipments from Egypt include duty, taxes, and carrier fees.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) portal streamlines the process of importing commercial goods. Read more about CARM
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