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Ethiopia Trade Compliance

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Complete guide to Ethiopia import requirements, trade certificates, and customs procedures for 2025.

HIGH RISK⚠️ OFAC SANCTIONS✅ SGS VERIFIED

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Country Code: ET
Risk Level: high
Trade Agreements: AfCFTA

⚠️ OFAC Sanctions Active

Targeted sanctions related to conflict in northern Ethiopia, including asset freezes and travel bans on designated individuals.

Program: Ethiopia-Related Sanctions
Last Updated: Feb 08, 2022
⚠️ Important: Enhanced due diligence required for all transactions. Consult legal counsel before proceeding.
SGS Verification Services
PVoC

Product Conformity Assessment

Verification services for Ethiopian imports under sanctions compliance framework

Authority: SGS on behalf of Ethiopian Government
Recent Updates & Changes

OFAC Ethiopia-Related Sanctions remain active

Enhanced due diligence requirements for financial transactions

Updated import-export procedures under current sanctions framework

Key Requirements
1
Import license from Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration
2
Ethiopian Standards Agency (ESA) certification for applicable products
3
National Bank of Ethiopia foreign exchange approval
4
Enhanced sanctions screening for all transactions
5
OFAC compliance verification required for US-related trade
Active Regulations
Import LicenseMinistry of Trade ApprovalEthiopian Standards AgencyNational Bank Approval
Trade Facilitation
Single Window SystemNot Available
Customs ModernizationIn Progress
Trade Agreements:
AfCFTA

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