Customs declaration requirements for Ethiopia
Customs Declare produces the completed Goods Declaration (Customs Import Form IM4), filed via ASYCUDA++/CTP for Ethiopia’s own customs authority, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Import requirements & restrictions
Import prohibited
Import of fuel-powered (petrol/diesel) passenger vehicles and three-wheelers into Ethiopia has been restricted since early 2024, as part of the government's push toward electric vehicles ("2024-01-01" below is a year-level placeholder for "early 2024", not a confirmed exact date). CAVEAT: as of this verification, Ethiopia's WTO-accession negotiations were reported to be pushing toward replacing this restriction with an ordinary customs duty rather than an outright ban -- verify current status before relying on this as a hard prohibition.
HS 8703 -- Ethiopian Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration / Ethiopian Customs Commission
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 15%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Ethiopia
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Ethiopia require?
Ethiopia’s import declaration is the Goods Declaration (Customs Import Form IM4), filed via ASYCUDA++/CTP, issued by Ethiopian Customs Commission.
Which languages does Ethiopia accept on a customs declaration?
English, Amharic
What is the VAT rate on imports into Ethiopia?
The default VAT rate on record for Ethiopia is 15%.