Import kitchenware from China to Egypt
Indicative duty ~25% (HS 7323 / 3924 / 6911). 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: Kitchenware to Egypt
For a typical kitchenware order into Egypt — 600 units at ¥43 each (240 kg, sea freight) — the duty falls in the 25% band, on top of which sit 14% VAT. That lands at roughly £E330,180, or £E550 per unit (~$10), an effective burden near 43% of the CIF value. Against a local retail of £E816 to £E1,306, gross margin runs about 58-33%. This order Egypt has no de-minimis, so any value pays full duty.
A realistic order: 600 units at ¥43 each (240 kg, 1.8 CBM, sea).
Is it worth importing?
At a landed £E542 per unit, against a typical local retail of £E804 to £E1,287, gross margin is roughly 58-33%. Indicative; real retail varies by market and channel.
QC check. Demand food-grade material certs for anything touching food, check coating adhesion on non-stick, and confirm stainless grade (304 vs 201 rusts differently) with a magnet/acid test.
Kitchenware is a finished consumer good in a mid-to-high band; the precise rate follows the material chapter, not a single 'kitchenware' line.
HS classification trap. The same item splits by material: stainless (HS 7323), plastic (HS 3924) and ceramic (HS 6911/6912) each have their own rate, so a mixed kitchen set needs line-by-line declaration.
Indicative, not a quote. Example inputs are typical for the product class; duty and FX sampled 2026-06-07.
Buying kitchenware on 1688
Typical 1688 search terms: cookware set, kitchen gadget, food container, utensils. Indicative Egypt tariff. Verify exact HS via ECA. Sourced 2026-06-07.
All Egypt categories →Frequently asked questions
What duty applies to kitchenware in Egypt?
Indicative duty for kitchenware is about 25% (HS hint HS 7323 / 3924 / 6911). With Egypt's VAT and levy stack the effective burden is roughly 43%. Verify the exact rate with Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA).
What does kitchenware 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: cookware set, kitchen gadget, food container, utensils. 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.