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Hey everyone, I was wondering what I would have to do to bring my car from the USA would I have to pay the ridicules 300% tariffs to bring it in , or I can bring it in as (gomruk) and if I can< what is the max limit to keep it in Egypt before they through it out of the country of come back at me with the bezzilion dollars in tariffs The care is more than 5 years old (special edition) and I am dual citizenship, if you have any information or advice Where should I go, who should I ask, The Egyptian ## ###### (what government organization) or the American Embassy or what, PLEASE HELP Posts: 785 | From: Cairo, Egypt | Registered: Aug 2004
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Make sure that you have everything sorted out before you send it here. I am sorry to say that this, but this is one of those areas where backsheesh rules.
I had a horrible experience with customs in Alexandria few years ago. I sent boxes of household goods from my home in England, intending to use them in my new home in Luxor. The total value was about £10,000 sterling. I had a customs bill of over £4,000 which had to be paid in sterling. I refused to pay it and sent the lot back to England.
Others, who knew who to 'talk' to, have got whole containers through for a fraction of that amount.
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I think as a expat (use your american passport) you can avoid some taxes concerning your car. I think you can bring one car in without taxes but I am not completely sure. Hope you find someone to give you the correct answer.
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yes this is true, I can bring the care and they would give me a Gomruk plate that is only valid for 6 months and I would have to take the care out of the country otherwise the will impound it.
I was asking for more like permemant entry , someone told me that since I am an American living in Egypt they would allow me to use it with Normal Private Plates (without the need to pay any taxes as long as I dont sell it , and as long sa it is fully insured.
quote:Originally posted by Kenzie: I think as a expat (use your american passport) you can avoid some taxes concerning your car. I think you can bring one car in without taxes but I am not completely sure. Hope you find someone to give you the correct answer.
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