This guide is designed to show you everything you need to know about setting up your shipping strategy in Ethiopia. Unlock your growth, by utilizing our tools and expertise, in serving millions of shipments to Ethiopia and beyond.
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Get helpful Ethiopia shipping tips & information. Find out about public holidays and non-working days before you ship.
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Top courier services when shipping to Ethiopia include, USPS - Priority Mail International, Hong Kong Post - AirMailTracking & USPS First Class International.
When shipping to Ethiopia, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.
Payment methods used by Ethiopia are Bank card & cash on delivery
Consumers generally don't expect free shipping in Ethiopia.
Saturday and Sunday are considered non-working days. You may experience delays for your shipments on these days.
Public holidays are also considered as non-working days. Please refer to the country's official Public Holiday page for specific holiday dates.
The taxation for a particular country depends on the local GST/VAT, as well as the item category and its declared value. The tax & duty threshold is the amount at which a person begins paying taxes based on the declared value of an item.
Ethiopia calculates using the CIF method, which means the import duty and taxes are calculated based on the value of the imported goods as well as shipping costs. Click here to learn how to calculate customs charges or use our calculator to see fees.
Tax & duties are calculated on the price of the products and shipping costs
Shipment items in an order will have relevant duties charged at this rate
Mobiles
20%
Tablets
20%
Computers
20%
Cameras
20%
Accessories
20%
Accessories (Battery)
20%
Health & Beauty
20%
Fashion
20%
Watches
20%
Jewelry
6%
Pets Accessories
12%
Dry Food & Supplements
14%
Home Appliances
20%
Home Decor
20%
Toys
20%
Sports
20%
Luggage
20%
Audio Video
20%
Documents
0%
Gaming
6%
Books & Collectibles
1%
We try our best to keep this information as accurate as possible, but this information is liable to change at any time.
Shipping internationally requires a lot of documentation, which can be confusing and time consuming. Easyship generates this paperwork for you automatically based on your shipment's information, making the whole process easy.
Commercial Invoice
Battery Statement
Tax Documents & Shipping labels
Confused on Ethiopia customs and regulations? Before shipping to Ethiopia (or any country), it's important to know if there are any special arrangements to make when sending them or even if they are legal at all. Get shipping regulations for Ethiopia and other countries at Easyship.
Alcohol
Animals
Chemicals
Currency
Drugs
Explosives
Firearms
Fresh Food
Plants
Seeds
Tobacco
The list of restricted items changes frequently, so it's always best to check the official customs page prior to sending your goods.
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