Egypt

3 - Advance rulings

Articles 3.13.2 (a), (b)3.33.43.53.6 (a), (b), (c)3.73.83.9 (a) (i), (ii), (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (c), (d)
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2021
Definitive date of implementation 31 December 2025
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 September 2025
Assistance required for implementation  Recognizing & Training on international best practices in the area of Advance rulings.
 Training for Customs officers to provide Advance ruling service.
 Development of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure.
 Providing a software program for an advance ruling system through internet network, that enables the Traders dealing with the customs Authority to obtain all the requested information.

Tags: Information and communication technologies (ICT), Infrastructure and equipment, Human resources and training

Donor / Agency

United States Agency for International Development, Commercial Law Development Program

Progress reported
3 May 2024 — G/TFA/N/EGY/4  
The Egyptian Customs Authority (ECA) is currently working on the implementation of an "Advance Ruling" system through technical assistance provided by the USAID TRADE project in cooperation with CLDP.

In this context, the necessary legislative reforms for implementation have been drafted and an "application form" for advanced ruling has been designed. It is planned that during 2024, to finalize a proposal on regarding the organizational restructure to establish a specialized unit for advance rulings with clear functions and work procedures. The ECA officials will be trained on drafting advance rulings with respect to origin and tariffs.

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