Egypt has announced a one-year extension of the export fee applied to stainless steel scrap and waste. The Egyptian Customs Authority confirmed that, under Tariff Circular No. 67/2025 and the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade’s Decision No. 530/2025, the existing fee will remain in force for another year.
Accordingly, exports of stainless steel alloy scrap and waste classified under HS Code 7204.21 will continue to be subject to an export fee of EGP 9,000 per ton (USD 189) for one year following the expiry of the previous regulation. The measure is intended to regulate exports of this strategic product group and ensure adequate supply for the domestic market.
The circular specifies that the export fee applies to shipments destined abroad, while consignments supplied to production projects established in Egypt’s free zones, within quantities approved by the competent authorities, will be exempt. All customs ports and export centers have been instructed to comply fully with the decision.
Officials emphasized that the regulation seeks to improve the availability of stainless steel scrap for local industries. Mohamed Hanafi, Executive Director of the Chamber of Metal Industries, stated that stainless steel scrap is a key raw material used in the production of household appliances, kitchen equipment, and various metal products.
According to Hanafi, local facilities consume approximately 3,000 tons of stainless steel scrap annually, while the market holds around 23,000 tons in total. He noted that the domestic market requires an additional 4,000 tons, which is why only limited export volumes are permitted. The measure, he added, helps maintain market stability while allowing controlled exports for producers with surplus capacity.
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