How to import clothes from Egypt
Egyptian clothing can enter the US duty-free if it's made in a QIZ-registered factory, and the EU duty-free with a EUR.1 certificate if the fabric was made in Egypt. Expect 45–65 days from approved sample to ex-factory, and ask your supplier for the full document pack: invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, and the QIZ or EUR.1 paperwork.
Duty
US: QIZ protocol, from registered factories. EU: EUR.1 certificate, if the fabric was woven or knitted in Egypt and the garment sewn there.
Documents
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin
- EUR.1 for EU shipments
- QIZ documentation for US shipments
- Pre-shipment inspection report
- Cotton origin records, for US forced-labour enquiries
Timing
Proto 5–7 days, fit 3–5 days, PP sample 5–7 days, fabric booking 10–15 days, and 45–65 days in total to ex-factory for 2,000–10,000 pieces.
Questions
Is all Egyptian clothing duty-free in the US?
No — only goods from QIZ-registered factories that meet the protocol's requirements.
Who arranges shipping?
We quote FOB, delivered to the Egyptian port. You or your forwarder handle freight from there.