In line with its obligations as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Egypt promulgated the Anti-Dumping Law No. 161 of 1998. This law was designed to protect Egypt’s national economy from the consequences of detrimental practices carried out in international commerce. The Anti-Dumping Law has led to a series of decisions by the Ministry of Trade and Supply in which anti-dumping penalties are imposed and enforced.

Overview Customs Law No. 95 of 2005 amends Customs Law No. 66 of 1963. The amendment aims to unify procedures at all customs points; establish and develop databases to achieve full computerization of customs procedures; and increase transparency of customs revenue procedures. The new law also amends parts of Customs Exemptions Law No. 186 of 1986.

Next to the Customs Law, the Import and Export Regulation Law No. 118 of 1975 is the most important law relating to the organization of import and export activities