Export Engineering Goods & Machinery from India to Egypt

Engineering Goods & Machinery exported from India to Egypt is classified under HS 847989 and attracts a 3.75% MFN (applied) import duty in Egypt (World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS, 2019). Indian exporters can claim 1% of FOB under RoDTEP. Egypt imported $302.5M of this product in 2024, ranking #39 worldwide.

HS Code
847989
Industrial Machinery
Egypt import duty
3.75%
MFN (applied) · 2019
India export benefit
1%
RoDTEP of FOB
Egypt imports
$302.5M
rank #39 of 221 · 2024

Duty & taxes in Egypt

Officially reported applied rates. Always confirm against the destination customs tariff before you contract.

MFN applied duty3.75%
RoDTEP (India, on FOB)+1%
SOURCE: World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS · AS OF 2019

Egypt demand & world market

Other Machines & Mechanical Appliances · OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade), 2024

World imports
$54.47B
2024
Egypt imports
$302.5M
0.56% of world
World rank
#39
of 221 importers
Top importing markets · 2024
United States$8.56B · 15.7%
China$5.13B · 9.4%
Germany$3.34B · 6.1%
Mexico$3.06B · 5.6%
India$1.89B · 3.5%
Vietnam$1.82B · 3.3%
France$1.60B · 2.9%
United Kingdom$1.53B · 2.8%

Documents & compliance

The baseline Indian export set, plus what Egypt typically asks for on this product.

Commercial invoice
Value, Incoterm, buyer and consignee details
Packing list
Carton-level weights and dimensions
Shipping bill
Filed on ICEGATE — carries your IEC and HS code
Bill of lading / AWB
Title document issued by the carrier
Certificate of origin
Proof of Indian origin for customs
Product certification
Phytosanitary, health, halal or regulatory approval as required by Egypt
Full customs & compliance workspace

Buyers & importers in Egypt

Buyer coverage for Egypt is being ingested

Every buyer record is sanctions-screened and source-cited before we publish it, so we show nothing rather than an unverified list. Meanwhile, the demand table above shows exactly how much Egypt imports — and our European coverage (27,000+ screened records) is live today.

Landed cost & Incoterms

EXW → FOB → CIF → freight → insurance → duty → local charges → landed cost.

On a CIF shipment to Egypt, your landed cost is the CIF value plus 3.75% duty plus local VAT/GST, customs handling and inland delivery. Against that, RoDTEP returns 1% of FOB to you as a transferable scrip.

Trade fairs in Egypt

Cairo International Fair
Cairo · 2027-03-08
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Engineering Goods & Machinery → Egypt: questions exporters ask

Can I export Engineering Goods & Machinery from India to Egypt?

Yes. Engineering Goods & Machinery is traded under HS 847989. Egypt applies a 3.75% MFN (applied) duty (2019). You will need the standard Indian export documentation set plus any product-specific certification required by Egypt.

What is the HS code for Engineering Goods & Machinery?

Engineering Goods & Machinery falls under HS 847989 (related codes: 847989, 841989, 730890). Confirm the exact 8-digit national code with our HS code finder before filing the shipping bill.

How much import duty does Egypt charge on Engineering Goods & Machinery?

3.75% — MFN (applied), as reported to World Bank WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS for 2019. Verify against the current Egypt customs tariff before contracting.

What export incentive can I claim from India?

RoDTEP at 1% of FOB value (DGFT Appendix 4R (RoDTEP schedule), effective 2026-05-01). It is issued as a transferable e-scrip. Confirm the exact 8-digit rate in Appendix 4R.

How big is the Egypt market for Engineering Goods & Machinery?

Egypt imported $302.5M in 2024 — 0.56% of world imports and rank #39 of 221 importing countries (OEC World (BACI / UN Comtrade)).

Which documents do I need?

Commercial invoice, packing list, shipping bill, bill of lading or airway bill and certificate of origin are the baseline. Preferential duty requires a valid origin certificate. Food, pharma and plant products additionally need phytosanitary, health or regulatory certificates for Egypt.

Are there verified buyers for Engineering Goods & Machinery in Egypt?

Buyer coverage for Egypt is still being ingested. Every record is sanctions-screened before publication, so we would rather show nothing than show an unverified list.

What will the landed cost be?

Landed cost = FOB + freight + insurance + 3.75% duty + local taxes and handling. Run the landed cost calculator for a worked figure in your own currency and Incoterm.

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