Importing Egyptian Commodities to the United States
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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Pick commodity + CIF value → indicative duty + VAT + levies. Final rates confirmed by your customs broker.
Indicative only. Actual rates depend on your destination port + national regulations + your broker's classification. HS code 2523.29.00 for Cement (Portland CEM I 42.5N). COMESA preferential treatment applied — saved ~25% MFN duty.
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.
Top US import categories from Egypt
| Commodity | HTSUS code | Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| De-icing rock salt | 2501.00 | 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 | Gourmet retail | Niche, premium |
US port options
US Customs + regulatory
Customs duty + entry
_Rates below are indicative: tariff lines, levies and trade measures change. Confirm the current rate for your exact tariff line with your customs broker or the national tariff before contracting._
- Most commodities: 0-5% MFN under US tariff schedule
- Additional duty on Egyptian goods: 12.5 % ad valorem under Section 301, effective 24 July 2026 — it replaced the 10 % Section 122 surcharge, which had itself replaced the 10 % "reciprocal" tariff struck down by the US Supreme Court on 20 February 2026. There are product exemptions (certain raw materials among them): have your broker confirm whether your HTSUS line is exempt before you price a CIF or DDP offer. Source: USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations, Federal Register, 28 July 2026 — "12.5 percent tariffs on products of Egypt, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A"
- 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: confirm the HTSUS subheading and duty rate with your customs broker
- 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)
US-specific buyer profiles
Documentation we provide
- 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)
- Country of origin stated on the commercial invoice — origin decides which additional Section 301 rate applies
Quality at the Core — how Egypt Globe certifies shipments to the USA
Import compliance is only half of supply-chain risk; the other half is whether the cargo that arrives matches the specification that was tendered. Egypt Globe Group closes that gap before the vessel sails: every lot is tested at the port laboratory and released on a Certificate of Analysis or Mill Test Certificate before the Bill of Lading, and independent pre-shipment inspection (mandatory for most conformity programmes and every L/C-financed shipment) is coordinated at the Egyptian port.
Specification conformity
How Egypt Globe meets itPort-laboratory analysis against the contract specification on every lot; out-of-spec lots rejected at the portEvidence issuedCertificate of Analysis / Mill Test Certificate before B/LPre-export inspection
How Egypt Globe meets itTÜV Austria, SGS, Intertek or Bureau Veritas sampling, witness test and draft survey at the loading portEvidence issuedInspection certificate; sealed retained samples (90 days)Origin and preferential tariff
How Egypt Globe meets itEgyptian Chamber of Commerce Certificate of Origin; EUR.1 / PAFTA / COMESA / AfCFTA where applicableEvidence issuedCertificate of Origin; preferential origin documentBank and customs documentation
How Egypt Globe meets itStandardised L/C document set prepared by the in-house documentation deskEvidence issuedCommercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L, CoA, COO, SDS / phytosanitary where requiredLaycan discipline
How Egypt Globe meets itResident EGG stevedoring and agency teams at all seven Egyptian portsEvidence issuedNotice of Readiness and Statement of Facts on every vessel
- Quality & compliance — the QA charter, inspection partners and destination conformity programmes
- Inspection & QC · Trade documentation · Loading ports
- Request a quote — priced FOB / CIF / CFR offer, sample Certificate of Analysis and inspection protocol
Ready for a quote?
FOB / CIF / CFR pricing from 7 Egyptian ports — turnaround once stock, laycan and freight are confirmed.
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Frequently asked questions
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Other questions? Email our export desk — the export desk replies to every request.