Summary of the procedures
- 6 Steps
- 8 Documents (Approx)
- Bodies Agencies Involved
Import Procedures
- Ethiopia Import Procedures
- Kenya Import Procedures
- Tanzania Import Procedures
- Uganda Import Procedures
- Zambia Import Procedures
Export Procedures
Pre-Clearing Procedure
Step 1: Obtain Certificate of Competency for Exporting Seed (CoC)
Body in charge and office contacts
- Ministry of Agriculture
Plant Variety Release,Protection and Seed Quality Control Directorate
(www.moa.gov.et)
Process/Documents required to complete the process
- Application Form
- Expert on Seed
- Storage facilities
- Documentation (Maps or agreement, expert CV ) and Clerk
- Capital
Cost (ETB)
ETB. 100.00 (Annually)
Official Length of process
3 – 5 day(s)
Step 2: Obtain Trade License for Exporting Seed
Body in charge and office contacts
- Ministry of Trade and Industry
fdremoti@gmail.com (www.moti.gov.et)
Process/Documents required to complete the process
- Based on CoC given by the MoA
Cost (ETB)
ETB 102.00
Official Length of process
2 day(s)
Step 3: Obtain Phytosanitary Certificate .
Body in charge and office contacts
Ministry of Agriculture
Plant Health and Product Quality Control Directorate
(www.moa.gov.et)
Process/Documents required to complete the process
- Bringing import permit from importing country
- Physical Inspection of Seed
Cost (ETB)
ETB. 10.00 / 1 ton
Official Length of process
1 day
Step 4: Apply for Authorisation Letter to Customs
Body in charge and office contacts
Ministry of Agriculture
Plant Health and Product Quality Control Directorate
(www.moa.gov.et)
Process/Documents required to complete the process
- Proforma Invoice
- Bank Permit
- Import Permit
- Phytosanitary certificate
Cost (ETB)
Nil
Official Length of process
1 day(s)
Clearing Procedure
Step 5: Obtain export authorisation
Body in charge and office contacts
Ministry of Agriculture
Plant Health and Product Quality Control Directorate
(www.moa.gov.et)
Process/Documents required to complete the process
None
Cost (ETB)
Nil
Official Length of process
1 day(s)
Step 6: Release of consignments
Body in charge and office contacts
Customs Commission
hocrecordopr@gmail.com
www.ecc.gov.et
Process/Documents required to complete the process
None
Cost (ETB)
Nil
Official Length of process
1 day