2023From a Facebook group: Steadicam operators group
Importing Steadicam® equipment through Cairo Airport: customs procedures and insurance considerations
What the thread found
- Egypt does not accept ATA Carnets for equipment import.
- A local customs broker should be engaged, but only through trusted referrals; there have been cases where fixers held equipment in customs.
- Shipping cargo rather than checked baggage costs more but provides full insurance coverage; cargo requires at least one week advance notice, whereas checked baggage insurance is minimal.
- All components are subject to inspection, including small items such as action cameras; border crossings in other regions (such as Hungary/Serbia) can involve customs delays of several hours.
Depends on
- Procedures and requirements vary by country and border.
- Cargo insurance availability and coverage limits depend on the shipping provider.