Ethiopia

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Ethiopia

  • Year Restrictions

    No Age Limit

  • Destination Port

    Djibouti

  • Time of Shipment

    21-30 Days (Container)

  • Vessel Schedule

    Weekly (Container)

  • Shipping Line

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  • Inspection

    No Inspection Required

Shipping Ports:

The most common shipping port in Ethiopia is port of Djibouti. Port of Djibouti is the port of the country where importation of good is done.

Left-Hand Drive Vehicles:

Importation of only left hand drive vehicles is allowed in Ethiopia.

Inspection

There is no requirement of the inspection before the shipment of used vehicle.


Importing A Vehicle:

  • All vehicles imported into Ethiopia are subject to high taxes and duties.
  • Vehicles must be shipped with original Bill of Lading when entering Customs - Bill of Lading must show vehicle chassis number, engine number, cubic capacity, year of manufacture, brand, make and model.
  • All vehicles being imported must be accompanied by the original certificate of title, vehicle registration and purchase invoice or receipt.
  • Customer must also show a valid driver's license and international insurance policy.

Documents Required:

  • Certificate of Title and Registration
  • Commercial/Purchase Invoice or Receipt
  • Drivers License & International Insurance Policy (green card)
  • Bill Of Lading (BOL)
  • Letter of Support (non-Diplomats, schools, private organizations, NGOs, etc.)
  • Authorization of the Road Authority Transport and Communication Ministry (issued to the shipper by an organization or Diplomatic Mission).

Duties and Taxes on vehicles imported:

Vehicles with spark-ignition engine of Cylinder Capacity:

Cylinder Capacity Duty Rate Excise Tax Surplus Tax
1000 – 1300 CC 35% 30% 10%
1300 – 1800 CC 35% 60% 10%
Greater than 3000 CC 35% 100% 10%
Not Exceeding 1300 CC 35% 30% 10%
1300 CC – 1500 CC 35% 60% 10%
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