Ethiopia Reportedly Shortens Time Frame to Complete Entry Process
Ethiopia’s Customs Commission is reportedly beginning enforcement of much stricter timelines for removal of cargo from ports, according to an article in Addis Fortune. Beginning Dec. 10, importers must remove their goods from warehouse and pay any duties, taxes or…
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fees within two weeks from the day they are entered, or otherwise face a penalty. Previously importers had two months. The change had been set to take effect Sept. 30 but was delayed to give time for importers to implement the change. According to the report, importers are concerned that they won’t have enough time to complete the entry process in time to remove their goods by the new two-week deadline.