Quick info guide

CHECKLIST FOR EXPORT LICENSE

🗸 Application form
🗸 Clearance from Inland Revenue Department
🗸 Clearance  from city administration
🗸 Property title (rental contract) for office and store 
🗸 Approval of zoning of the respective local municipality

Tariffs and Duties

☑ Based on HS (Harmonized System) Code 2012.

☑ Eritrea has reduced the tariffs for goods originating from COMESA Member States, all exports to these countries enjoy the privilege.

☑ As part of its export promotion strategy, the Government of Eritrea charges no Customs taxes on all exports

☑ Import and Export licenses are obtained from the Department of Foreign Trade (no online services are available)


CONTACT INFORMATION

Ministry of Trade and Industry - Department of Foreign Trade
Semaetat Avenue No. 45
P.O. Box 1844 Asmara
Tel: +291 1 117103
Email: ericomesa2@gmail.com

Information on exporting from Eritrea

The Economic Macro Policy of Eritrea clearly spells out the national emphasis on export promotion as the only choice toward a sustainable growth and a viable economic development in Eritrea. Based on these objectives, the department of foreign trade promotes, and facilitates international trade. The Ministry of Trade and Industry – Department of Foreign Trade is the major government body that regulates import and export goods and foreign trade licenses.

For every consignment of exports, an export permit is required, and the National Bank of Eritrea regulates the foreign currency aspect of import-export.

Certain products may also require support from relevant regulatory bodies. Export quality and standards are assured by the relevant ministries or authorities for the exported products such as the Eritrean Standard Institution.       

angle-left Requirements for export business

Requirements for export business

    Import and Export License
    Permit from Department of Foreign Trade
    Pro-forma invoice of the exporter
    Certificate of Origin from the Eritrean Chamber of Commerce
    Packing list
    Deposit from Bank of the Exporter

Assessment for export readiness

    Highly established domestic market
    Conducting export market research
    Participation in international trade fairs
    Knowledge of international trade
    Commitment of management to export market

Tips to penetrate export markets

 Direct export
 Having partner in foreign market
 Franchising  brand
 Participation in relevant international trade fairs