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Source: UN Women's Association
Welcome to Addis Ababa 1994-1995
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
Check with your office what the grace period is for importing goods duty free. It varies from 6
to 12 months according to the agreement signed with the government. International personnel
are allowed one duty free vehicle per household, imported during the duty free grace period.
Household effects including electronic equipment such as radios, television sets, video recorders
etc. which may be imported during this period must be registered with customs and customs must
be informed of the disposal of these items. All items imported duty free can only be sold to
persons with the same status. This is especially important to remember when leaving the country
permanently.
It is essential to keep all records and receipts for clearance on departure.
Customs formalities can be lengthy and it is, therefore, essential that all documents be forwarded
to your office well in advance to facilitate customs clearance. Short term visitors can declare
items like portable computers on arrival and have the serial numbers recorded in their
passport/laissez-passer, but must make sure to leave with them on departure. Long term
residents who wish to carry such equipment on regular mission, must register them specially with
customs who will provide a letter to be lodged with the customs officers at the airport. Be sure to
carry a copy of this registration with you personally in case of difficulties.