Importing Egyptian Commodities to the United States — 2026 Guide
US import guide for Egyptian salt (ASTM D632 + AASHTO M-143 deicing), cement (ASTM C150), gypsum, fertilizers. US Customs, FDA registration for food salt, ports (NY/NJ, Houston, Los Angeles, Savannah), customs broker, ISF filing.
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Importing Egyptian Commodities to the USA — 2026 Guide
The US is among Egypt's top 5 export destinations globally. Salt, cement, gypsum, fertilizers, agricultural products, and dimension stone all flow regularly through major US ports.
| Commodity | HTSUS code | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| De-icing rock salt | 2501.00.0000 | State DOT winter ops | Major demand Oct-Mar |
| Cement (CEM I/II equiv) | 2523.29.0000 | Construction | Sub. to anti-dumping reviews |
| Natural + calcined gypsum | 2520.10/20 | Drywall (USG, Georgia-Pacific) | Steady |
| Fertilizers (NPK, urea, DAP) | 3102, 3105 | Agriculture (Midwest, California) | Steady |
| Fresh + frozen produce | 0702-0809 | Year-round | Growing |
| Marble / granite / dimension stone | 6802 | Kitchens, construction | Steady |
| Specialty food salt | 2501.00.0050 | Gourmet retail | Niche, premium |
Customs duty + entry
- Most commodities: 0-5% MFN under US tariff schedule
- Cement HS 2523.29.0000: 0% MFN BUT subject to anti-dumping orders against several countries (none currently against Egypt; verify case-by-case with broker)
- Salt HS 2501.00.0000: 0% MFN
- Gypsum HS 2520.10: 0% MFN
Importer Security Filing (ISF / "10+2")
- Filed by importer or customs broker at least 24h before vessel loads at origin
- 10 data elements from importer + 2 from carrier
- Penalties for late/inaccurate filing: $5,000 per violation
FDA registration (for food-grade salt + specialty food)
- US importer must be registered with FDA under FSMA
- Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) — importer responsibility
- Prior Notice filing per shipment for food cargo
- Egyptian exporter must register facility with FDA (Food Facility Registration — Section 415)
Cement-specific
- ASTM C150 compliance (Type I / II / III / V) is the US equivalent of EN 197-1
- Mill Test Certificate per ASTM C114 chemical analysis + ASTM C109 strength testing
- AASHTO M-85 acceptance for federal/state highway projects
De-icing salt-specific
- ASTM D632 Grade 1 (Coarse 4.75-9.5 mm) or Grade 2 Fine (2.0-4.75 mm)
- AASHTO M-143 for state DOT use
- DOT salt typically purchased via state cooperative procurement contracts (Sourcewell, NJPA, NASPO ValuePoint)
- Bulk vessel 30,000 MT to NY/NJ: $32-40/MT
- Bulk vessel 30,000 MT to Houston: $38-48/MT (longer voyage)
- Container 20'FCL to NY/NJ: $2,400-3,200
- Container 40'FCL to NY/NJ: $3,800-4,800
- Container 40'FCL to LA/LB (via Suez): $5,200-6,500 (~35-day transit)
- Commercial Invoice (USD-denominated by default)
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin (Egyptian Chamber of Commerce stamped)
- Mill Test Certificate (ASTM C114/C109 format for cement)
- Certificate of Analysis (food salt + chemicals)
- ISF "10+2" data sheet for importer/broker filing
- FDA Prior Notice supporting documentation (food cargo)
- SDS per OSHA HazCom (English)
- Origin Declaration for any GSP-eligible products
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