However, consumer goods originated from the Chinese mainland can be shipped via Hong Kong. Egypt requires restrictive labelling for imports of food products. All food products should be packed in appropriate packages which should be clean, intact, and odourless so as to preserve the product and not affect its characteristics. Production and expiration dates must be shown on the product s packaging. Information on the label cannot be easily erased, scratched or altered in any way.
Arabic language is mandatory on labels.
Likewise all instruments, machinery, equipment, and transportation equipment necessary for establishments authorised within the free zones are exempt from customs and taxes. Egypt is Hong Kong's 47th largest export market. Egypt is Hong Kong's 56th largest source of imports. All rights reserved.