Written by Ahmed Yacoub
Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:47 am
confirmed Customs Media ObservatoryHe stated that no new tax burdens were imposed on goods in airport duty-free shops, with the exception of paying 1% of the customs tax due with a minimum of $13 or its equivalent in pounds for every liter of spirits with a maximum of two liters, explaining that some provisions of the executive regulations have been amended. The Customs Law, to approve some new customs facilitations for tourists and passengers coming to Egypt and transiting through its airports, including increasing the personal exemption limit from customs tax for things they carry from 10,000 to 15,000 pounds.
The Customs Media Observatory stated that tourists and passengers transiting through Egyptian airports were allowed to purchase for personal use, from the free markets established in the customs departments, within 48 hours of their arrival, with a value not exceeding $ 200, including allowing 2 liters of alcoholic beverages with a payment of 1%. From the customs tax due at a minimum of 13 dollars per liter or its equivalent in pounds.
The Customs Media Observatory stressed that it requires not intending to trade in new items that are accompanied by passengers coming to Egypt, in order to enjoy personal exemption from customs tax.
The Customs Media Observatory indicated that there are indicative boards at airports that explain foreign exchange Travelers are allowed to possess it, explaining that travelers must disclose the foreign currency in their possession.
The Customs Media Observatory confirmed the keenness of the Customs Authority to fully coordinate with the concerned authorities. To strengthen the governance of procedures at customs ports, and to take all legal measures against violators, manipulators and smugglers, explaining that the Ministry of Finance calls on everyone to abide by the provisions of the law and its executive regulations.
