How do I import my personal effect?
- To import any shipment to Ethiopia, legally registered company is required who will be processed the importation of the shipment on behalf of you
- Or you have to be an Ethiopian citizen returnee
What kind of goods are prohibited to bring to Ethiopia as personal effect?
- Narcotics/illegal drugs of any kind
- Pornography and any material Customs Authority considers pornographic
- Subversive material, obscene books, magazines and photographs
- Firearms, explosives, ammunitions and weapons of any kind
- Communication equipment, fax machines & cordless phones
- Radio transmitters, walkie-talkies – require a permit from telecommunications department
What are the items allowed to import as returnee Ethiopian?
- Any item considered as used for house consumption is allowed but there are stated number of quantity and the item should be used, if the item is new and above the stated quantity customs will charge duty.
What paper work is it required to import my personal effect?
- Passport copy
- Residence ID & Diplomatic ID/Work Permit
- Bill of Lading/Air Waybill – original, Express Release not allowed
- Comprehensive Valued Inventory – dated & signed by owner
- Power of Attorney – giving authority for Destination Agent to arrange customs clearance
- Declaration of Customer – attesting to length of stay, amount of currency
What do I need to import personal household materials?
- There should be a legally registered company who will process your import permit or you have to be an Ethiopian citizen returnee
Is it allowed to import a vehicle at personal level?
- Yes, but you have to get a permit form Mistry of transport
What do I need to export personal items to America, Europe, Asia?
- There are different requirements each country required for import shipments, please contact our sales team for specific request on sales@panafricglobal.com
What do I need to import commercial Cargo to Ethiopia?
- To import any shipment to Ethiopia, legally registered company is required who will be processed the importation of the shipment
- The company should get a required import permit depend on the cargo type
What are the documentations required to import commercial cargo?
- Original Bill of Lading (2)/Air Way Bill
- Original PL
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Import Permit
- Other permits if the cargo type request from different government ministry offices like DACA, Tele, INSA…
- Donation Certificate (if cargo is donated)
How do I import donation cargo?
- Shipper should prepare a donation certificate and send to consignee the original
- Other documents are the same as commercial cargo.
What is the duty and tax rate to import vehicle to Ethiopia?
- The duty and tax amount are depending on the HS Code, vehicle type, date of production, CC,
- Please refer here for the detail requirements https://customs.erca.gov.et/trade/customs-division/tariff?lang=en
What type of taxation are applicable for vehicle?
- Taxation is implemented based on the HS code
- Please refer here for the detail requirements https://customs.erca.gov.et/trade/customs-division/tariff?lang=en
What is the export taxation in Ethiopia?
- Taxation is implemented based on the HS code
- Please refer here for the detail requirements https://customs.erca.gov.et/trade/customs-division/tariff?lang=en
How would I get investment license?
- The application process to get an investment license is depend on the business form (Sole Proprietorship, PLC/JV/Share company and Branch/Multinational Company
- Please refer here for the detail requirements http://www.investethiopia.gov.et/investment-process/starting-a-business
