New data required for shipments to Egypt

Notification - change in Lufthansa Cargo process

Topic:

Affected export region(s):

ALL

Affected import region(s):

Product:

ALL

What is changing:

For all shipments to EG, three data elements will be mandatory at MAWB and HAWB level.

ACID number, Consignee Code issued by EG tax authority, as well as Consignor VAT or Registration number as issued by appropriate authority in exporter's home country to be provided in FWB, FHL message to Lufthansa Cargo.

Reasons:

Customs

To-do for customer:

Please provide ACID number, Consignee Code issued by EG tax authority, as well as Consignor VAT or Registration number as issued by appropriate authority in exporter's home country. Provide in FWB, FHL message.

For details concerning format please see attachment.

In case of disregard:

No acceptance of shipments
No customs clearance possible

Valid from:

15. April, 2022

Valid until:

Permanent

Contact:

Your local sales office

Documents:

Download - EG_customs_letter.pdf

Overview of process changes