Ethiopia Import Regulation for Japan Used Cars

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Ethiopia

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:

• 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:

Top Selling Used Vehicles in Ethiopia: 

Toyota Hiace Van

Toyota Vitz

Toyota Rav4

Toyota Coaster

Isuzu Forward

Toyota Hilux

Toyota Corolla

Mercedes S-class

Motor vehicles for the transport of goods:

Public transport type vehicles (diesel/semi-d) seat capacity greater than or equal to 15 passengers:

Note- For all vehicles, Withholding tax is 3% and VAT is 15%