Trading Across Borders in Ethiopia

These tables list the procedures necessary to import and exports a standardized cargo of goods in Ethiopia. The documents required to export and import the goods are also shown.

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 Nature of Export ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation25550
Customs clearance and technical control10290
Ports and terminal handling5400
Inland transportation and handling9700
Totals:491940
 Nature of Import ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation29700
Customs clearance and technical control5393
Ports and terminal handling6600
Inland transportation and handling51300
Totals:452993
 Export documents Import documents
Customs export declarationBill of lading
Export licenseCertificate of origin
Health certificateCommercial invoice
Insurance certificateForeign exchange authorization
Packing listImport license
Shipment bookingInsurance documentation
Tax certificatePacking list
Truck manifestTechnical standard/health certificate