JVK Africa Movers Ltd
c/o Segon-Marill
Kazanchis (Fit Ber) Area
Palace Commercial Centre, 4th Floor
122283 Addis Ababa,
Ethiopia.
Tel: (251) 115572207/115572214/115572230
Fax: (251)115572246
E-mail: Please contact branch through the Contact Us page
ETHIOPIA
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS
Only diplomats can import shipments duty free. Shipper must be in Ethiopia at time of clearance and Embassy must provide duty free import permit. Diplomats can only import one TV, PC, DVD etc. A detailed valued inventory in English will be in required in USD or EURO.
For non-diplomats, NGO/aid workers, returning nationals and expatriates employed by companies the clearance time for all shipments is 2-4 months. Shipper must be in Ethiopia at time of clearance All shipments are subject to examination and duty. Very high demurrage is to be expected. Shipper must be in Ethiopia at time of clearance. Shippers can only import one TV, PC, DVD etc. A detailed valued inventory in English will be in required in USD or EURO. Work permit is also required.
In most cases shipping lines require a container bond to be paid upon arrival in Djibouti. This is returned some months after the empty container is return. This bond is excluded from our rates and JVK CANNOT pay on behalf of shipper. Therefore shipper must make arrangements to pay this at time of shipment arrival (approx. $700/20ft & $1000/40ft).
DO NOT forward shipments until you get green-light from JVK. Original OBL must be used for clearance. Express releases CANNOT be accepted. Original OBL must be received at least 14 days before shipment arrival.
PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS
Never mix personal effects with commercial goods.
Generally pornography, guns, fireworks, narcotics, gambling instruments and subversive or offensive literature are banned. Alcohol CANNOT be imported. All telecommunication equipment require a separate Import Permit from Telecommunication Office prior to shipment arrival.
MOTOR VEHICLES (AUTOS AND MOTORBIKES)
Diplomats must provide Bill of sale and proof of ownership for Embassy to obtain duty free permit. Cars for non-diplomats and returning nationals are subject to very high tax and duty and very high demurrage. It is suggested that non-diplomats DO NOT ship vehicles. Cars with steering wheel on the right hand side are not accepted in Ethiopia. Cars with tinted windows are not allowed in Ethiopia either. VIN must be clearly stated on OBL.
CONSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Please contact the JVK office for consignment instructions.