Is there customs tax on phones brought into Egypt, and where to buy a phone cheaper
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
Bringing a new phone into Egypt can trigger a customs duty of about 30% of the phone's value; to avoid this, it's cheaper to buy a portable modem/router from the local carrier We instead of paying the phone tax.
What the community said
It's not a fine but a customs tax on new phones — around 30% of the device's value. Instead of paying this on a smartphone, it's cheaper to buy a portable Wi-Fi modem/router from the local carrier We.
22 days ago ~30% tax on phone value
Some travelers have brought new phones into Egypt multiple times without issues — not for resale, just as personal favors for friends.
25 days ago
Looking for reliable, affordable phones in Hurghada that avoid the import tax by buying locally rather than bringing one in from abroad.
28 days ago