Import auto parts from China to Egypt
Indicative duty ~20% (HS 8708). Work out the all-in landed cost below.
China to Egypt, all-in
Indicative, not a quote. Duty bands, FX and freight are estimates sampled 2026-06-07. Confirm the exact HS duty with Egypt customs and freight with a forwarder.
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Today's yuan to Egypt rate
Indicative, not a quote. The band is typical of agent/payment pricing.
| CNY | At mid rate | What you actually pay |
|---|---|---|
| ¥1,000 | £E7,569 | £E8,250 |
| ¥10,000 | £E75,693 | £E82,505 |
| ¥100,000 | £E756,926 | £E825,049 |
The FX leg is often the difference between a profitable order and a loss. The mid-market rate is the reference; what you actually pay to settle into a Chinese supplier's account sits 3–9% above it. On a large payment that spread can outweigh the agent fee, so it is worth comparing rates the day you pay.
Worked example: Auto Parts to Egypt
For a typical auto parts order into Egypt — 150 units at ¥205 each (180 kg, sea freight) — the duty falls in the 20% band, on top of which sit 14% VAT. That lands at roughly £E364,622, or £E2,431 per unit (~$44), an effective burden near 37% of the CIF value. Against a local retail of £E3,149 to £E5,510, gross margin runs about 56-23%. This order Egypt has no de-minimis, so any value pays full duty.
A realistic order: 150 units at ¥205 each (180 kg, 0.6 CBM, sea).
Is it worth importing?
At a landed £E2,396 per unit, against a typical local retail of £E3,103 to £E5,431, gross margin is roughly 56-23%. Indicative; real retail varies by market and channel.
QC check. Match the exact OE part number and vehicle/year, confirm material grade (a brake pad's friction spec, a filter's media), and demand a fitment sample before a full order.
Auto parts usually sit in an intermediate band as inputs, but the sub-line and any assembler concession move the effective rate more than the headline 8708 number.
HS classification trap. Many parts share HS 8708 but sit on different sub-lines at different rates, and assembler/CKD concessions can cut the rate sharply for registered local assemblers, a status traders cannot claim.
Indicative, not a quote. Example inputs are typical for the product class; duty and FX sampled 2026-06-07.
Buying auto parts on 1688
Typical 1688 search terms: car accessories, brake pad, car LED, spare parts. Indicative Egypt tariff. Verify exact HS via ECA. Sourced 2026-06-07.
All Egypt categories →Frequently asked questions
What duty applies to auto parts in Egypt?
Indicative duty for auto parts is about 20% (HS hint HS 8708). With Egypt's VAT and levy stack the effective burden is roughly 37%. Verify the exact rate with Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA).
What does auto parts cost to import from China?
It depends on unit price, quantity, agent fee and freight. Use the calculator above for an all-in landed cost in EGP.
What should I search for on 1688?
Common terms for this category: car accessories, brake pad, car LED, spare parts. Pair these with a sourcing agent if you cannot read Chinese.
Are these numbers official?
No. Duty, FX and freight here are indicative estimates sampled 2026-06-07. Confirm with Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) and a forwarder before paying.
Last updated: 2026-06-07.
Karim covers the Egypt–China trade route with a focus on the two things that make it hard: customs and currency. He explains how ECA duties and the 14% VAT stack on a real order, why Egypt's ACI/Nafeza pre-clearance and Arabic-labelling rules catch importers out, and how the pound's managed float and FX controls shape the way money actually reaches a supplier in Yiwu or Guangzhou. He has followed Egypt's import-trade scene through successive rounds of currency reform.