Related Practice
Customs valuation, classification and port and free-zone procedures.
Customs, Ports & Trade Procedures
Egyptian customs and port procedure run in parallel with almost every maritime matter — from cargo entering or leaving through Suez, Alexandria and Port Said, to free-zone treatment at Ain Sokhna and Safaga. Soliman Advocates draws on our team's own background inside the Egyptian Customs Authority to handle valuation disputes, tariff classification and port procedure before they become litigation.
Customs Valuation & Tariff Classification Disputes
Disputes over the declared value or tariff classification of imported goods can delay cargo at port and expose importers to reassessment and penalties. We handle objections and appeals before the Egyptian Customs Authority arising from valuation and classification decisions affecting maritime cargo.
Port & Free-Zone Procedures
We advise shipping lines, importers and logistics operators on customs procedure at Egyptian ports and free zones, including Safaga and the Red Sea customs region, drawing on our team's direct government experience in those same posts.