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Rules regarding how markings should be placed on the outer packaging will usually be stated in the contracts, and it is important that each individual package is clearly marked and numbered in accordance with the bill of lading. Strong, watertight packaging, which can also withstand rough handling, high temperatures and atmospheric humidity, should be used at all times. Packaging materials used internationally for packaging goods for Egypt will usually suffice, although the use of cotton wool for second hand materials and plant residues, which may contain pests, is prohibited.

The product should fill the package completely, so that the packed items are protected. If the package is wooden, it should be accompanied by an official certificate that states that it is free of wood pests and insects and be sealed with metal hoops. The following information should be written on each package in clear Arabic letters in a non-erasable manner:

•  The name of the product, its trade mark (if any), type of product and its brand,

•  The product's technical data and mode of operation,

•  Data and international marks that should be observed during transportation and handling,

•  Country of origin.

Data that appears on equipment, tools and machinery should be identical to those appearing on the package. The country of origin should be indicated on each item and be non-erasable. They should be accompanied with an Arabic-language catalogue indicating the following:

•  An illustrative design of the parts,

•  Mode of assembly and operation,

•  Maintenance procedures,

•  Electrical circuits for equipment that is operated electrically,

•  Safety measures.

Products prone to rust and corrosion should be painted with a special protective paint. Check that the labeling on the goods conforms to the current Egyptian labeling regulations for the product in question.

Be aware that packaging and import description discrepancies can lead to payment default.

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