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<\/a> The Egyptian Customs Authority has begun applying the 0% customs rate on imported Turkish cars as stipulated in the Egypt-Turkey Free Trade Agreement<\/a>, according to a brochure seen by the local press<\/a>. Turkish exporters, which previously paid a 10% customs rate, will still pay VAT and development fees. Low customs rates for foreign car manufacturers have been controversial among local auto companies, which have complained that<\/a> they are unable to compete with the imported European vehicles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Egyptian Customs Authority has begun applying the 0% customs rate on imported Turkish cars as stipulated in the Egypt-Turkey Free Trade Agreement, according to a brochure seen by the local press. Turkish exporters, which previously paid a 10% customs rate, will still pay VAT and development fees. 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