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:
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:
Documents Required:

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% |
Top Selling Used Vehicles in Ethiopia:
Motor vehicles for the transport of goods:
Duty Rate | Excise Tax | Sur Tax |
10% | 0% | 0% |
Public transport type vehicles (diesel/semi-d) seat capacity greater than or equal to 15 passengers:
Duty Rate | Excise Tax | Sur Tax |
10% | 0% | 0% |
Note- For all vehicles, Withholding tax is 3% and VAT is 15%