shipping parts from the US to Cairo
 

I need to have some small but expensive BMW parts sent to me in Cairo. I will be here or nearby for around 3 weeks, which gives me a few options. I know DHL and UPS are the most reliable, but am uncertain of the customs duty percentage I would have to pay. I thought using US Priority Mail might avoid those taxes and be cheaper. Does anyone have experience receiving packages like this in Egyp? It would be a small box (6"x6"X12") What sort of duty should I expect to pay? I can have a friend reprice them if necessary.

Thanks,
Marcus

I have shipped tires to Kenya and Tanzania, with some luck and my Carnet I have “proved” that I will export the tires (when I leave) and have not paid any taxes.

So my carnet and I could possibly "proove" that my parts will be part of my exported bike and should require no duty? Sounds reasonable to me.

where did you ship the tires from into Tanzania/Kenya... looking for 2 sets of KTM 990 Adventure tyres for Kenya to Egypt leg of our trip

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