Egypt

6.1 - General disciplines on fees and charges

Articles	6.1.1 – 6.1.2 – 6.1.3 – 6.1.4 View measure text
Indicative date of implementation	31 December 2021
Definitive date of implementation	30 June 2027
Deadline for extension request, if required	2 March 2027
Extension of time	Request received 20 May 2025 Original definitive date 31 December 2025 New date requested 30 June 2027 Date approved 30 June 2027 Reason Additional time is needed to establish a mechanism that allows relevant authorities to periodically review fees and expenses to limit their number and variations. In addition, when Egypt completes the implementation of its Trade Information Portal (TIP), all fees and charges will publish on it. Committee approval: Approved Link to notification G/TFA/N/EGY/1/Add.3
Assistance required for implementation	 Development of the ICT infrastructure for the relevant agencies in order to be able to publish all fees & charges in Connection with Importation and Exportation.  Training of the concerned staff in all related agencies on publication and the use of international best practices. Tags: Information and communication technologies (ICT), Infrastructure and equipment, Human resources and training
Donor / Agency	To be determined
Progress reported	3 May 2024 — G/TFA/N/EGY/4 Egypt has not received technical assistance or capacity building support in this respect. TACB support needs include: • Conduct a business process analysis of existing fees and charges on or in Connection with Importation and Exportation. • Development of the ICT infrastructure for the relevant agencies in order to be able to publish all fees & charges in connection with Importation and Exportation. • Training of the concerned staff in all related agencies on publication and review and the international best practices in this respect.