Shipping to Ethiopia: The Definitive eCommerce Guide

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.

Ethiopia eCommerce Facts & Figures

US$1.9k

Annual GDP Per Capita

102.37M

Current Total Population

11.6%

Daily Internet Users

US$1.9k

Annual GDP Per Capita

102.37M

Current Total Population

11.6%

Daily Internet Users

Fun fact

Calendar is 7 years behind

Shipping Rates & Couriers to Ethiopia

Easyship offers a wide range of couriers & services that ship to Ethiopia. Link your own courier account, or use our pre-negotiated rates to show the fastest, cheapest and best value deliver options for every customer.

From

US

Average cost:

US$33.54

Average delivery time

12 working days

From

HK

Average cost:

HK$423.12

Average delivery time

18 working days

From

SG

Average cost:

SG$98.76

Average delivery time

6 working days

From

AU

Average cost:

AUD$59.99

Average delivery time

6 working days

Ethiopia Shipping Tips & Information

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.
  • Popular eCommerce platforms in Ethiopia are eBay, Shopify & Magento.
  • 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.

Ethiopia Import Tax & Custom Fees

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 or use our calculator to see fees.

Duties & Tax Details for Ethiopia

Currency: Ethiopian birr (ETB)

Calculation Method: CIF

Tax & duties are calculated on the price of the products and shipping costs

Tax Threshold: 25 EUR

Tax (VAT/GST): 15%

Duty Threshold: 25 EUR

Import Duty Product Categories

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 Documentation to Ethiopia

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.

Battery Statement
Commercial Invoice
Tax Documents & Shipping labels

Ethiopia Customs: Shipping Restrictions & Prohibited Items

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.

Restricted items
No items found.
Prohibited items
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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