由 lltx1822 Guide for Land-Sea Combined Shipping of Automotive Radiators from China to Egypt
Egypt’s automotive market serves North Africa and the Middle East. Taking 15 automotive radiators as an example, the combined transportation process must balance cost and timeliness across multiple borders.
Products must meet ES standards, with packaging attached with Arabic-English bilingual instructions including heat dissipation area and pressure resistance parameters. Mark “مُصادِقٌ على المعايير المصرية” (Compliant with Egyptian Standards) on outer boxes, using reinforced packaging to prevent radiator core damage during multiple transfers.
Adopt “China-Europe Railway + Mediterranean Sea” combined transportation: Railway from Zhengzhou to Istanbul (12 days), then sea to Alexandria (7 days), total 19 days, 11 days shorter than full sea transportation. Purchase through-transport insurance covering all segments with a 0.35% premium rate.
Customs clearance requires: commercial invoice (in Egyptian Pounds), ES certificate, Arab League certificate of origin. Egypt imposes a 10% tariff plus 14% VAT, with VAT partially deductible. Customs inspection rate is approximately 20%, focusing on radiator heat dissipation efficiency and corrosion resistance testing. It is recommended to pre-register with Egypt’s Single Window System to simplify multi-document submission. After customs clearance, entrust Aramex Egypt for distribution; Cairo metropolitan area can achieve 48-hour delivery, with specialized services for automotive cooling system parts.