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Russia Trade Contract with Ethiopia

Import and export of goods with Ethiopia — a bilingual EN/RU contract in 15 minutes. Settlements in USD, CISG not ratified

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Parties, documents and specifics for every deal scheme

Import of goods from Ethiopia

PartiesBuyer — Russia, seller — Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
CurrencyUSD
DocumentsInvoice, packing list, declaration, waybill
SpecificsCustoms declaration in Russia · Certificate of origin on request

Export of goods to Ethiopia

PartiesSeller — Russia, buyer — Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
CurrencyUSD
DocumentsInvoice, packing list, declaration, waybill
SpecificsCustoms declaration in Russia · Certificate of origin

Import of services from Ethiopia

PartiesCustomer — Russia, contractor — Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
CurrencyUSD
DocumentsAcceptance certificate for services
SpecificsNo customs for services · Currency control under 173-FZ

Export of services to Ethiopia

PartiesContractor — Russia, customer — Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
CurrencyUSD
DocumentsAcceptance certificate for services
SpecificsNo customs for services · Deadlines for receiving proceeds · VAT by place of supply of services
Contract type

Which contract fits working with Ethiopia

Four contract types — for any deal structure with an Ethiopian partner

Import of goods from Ethiopia

Import goods from Ethiopia with a properly drafted foreign trade contract.

Customs declaration in Russia
USD via SWIFT
Certificate of origin on request
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Export of goods to Ethiopia

Export goods to Ethiopia with a properly drafted foreign trade contract.

Customs declaration in Russia
Settlements in USD
Certificate of origin
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Import of services from Ethiopia

A services agreement with companies from Ethiopia.

No customs for services
Currency control under 173-FZ
SWIFT payments in USD
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Export of services to Ethiopia

A services contract for clients in Ethiopia.

No customs for services
Deadlines for receiving proceeds
VAT by place of supply of services
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Good to know

Trade specifics with Ethiopia

Key terms to reflect in the contract with Ethiopia

CISG not ratified, landlocked country

Ethiopia is not a party to the CISG. Our contract is governed by Russian law, and Russia is a party without an Article 95 reservation, so the CISG applies to the sale of goods as part of Russian law (Art. 1(1)(b)). The country is landlocked — factor in transit costs.

CISG · Russian law · landlocked

Coffee — the birthplace of arabica

Ethiopia is the birthplace of arabica coffee. Importing coffee requires a phytosanitary certificate and an ECX (Ethiopia Commodity Exchange) certificate.

Coffee · ECX exchange

Settlements in USD

The pricing currency is chosen by the parties in the contract: the form offers USD and ETB. SWIFT via CBE (Commercial Bank of Ethiopia), Awash Bank.

USD · ETB domestically

173-FZ: deadlines and registration

The deadlines for receiving proceeds are set in the contract — the bank takes them into account when registering it; the mandatory amount of foreign currency proceeds to be credited is set by Presidential Decrees No. 79 and No. 430. For amounts from 3 million RUB (import) or 10 million RUB (export), a unique contract number (UNK) is registered.

173-FZ · contract registration
FAQ

Questions about trade contracts with Ethiopia

Answers on drawing up a contract with a company from Ethiopia

Yes, through Russian law. Ethiopia is not a party to the CISG, but our contract is governed by Russian law, and Russia is a party without an Article 95 reservation, so the Convention applies to the sale of goods as part of Russian law (Art. 1(1)(b)). It does not apply to services.
Request the TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) and the registration number from the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority (ERCA).
Ethiopia is landlocked. Sea freight goes through the port of Djibouti. From Djibouti, goods move by road or rail to Addis Ababa (the Djibouti–Addis Ababa railway).
Wheat, fertilizers, petroleum products, military equipment (defense and technical cooperation).
Yes. An export declaration in Russia, and customs clearance in Ethiopia through the ERCA.
No. No account or company profile is required — fill in the form and provide an email address for the finished document. Payment is a one-time charge, no subscription.
No. The document is generated in bilingual format from the start — Russian and English text run in parallel columns in one file. There is no need to order a translation separately; both texts are legally equivalent.
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Russia Trade Contract with Ethiopia: Key Features

Our contract is governed by Russian law; disputes under it are heard by the ICAC at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Logistics via Djibouti

Sea freight goes through the port of Djibouti, then by rail or road to Addis Ababa.

Coffee and exports

Arabica coffee is exported through the ECX (Ethiopia Commodity Exchange). Coffee deals are subject to special certification requirements.

Company details and governing law

TIN via ERCA. Ethiopia is not a party to the CISG. Our contract is governed by Russian law, and Russia is a party without an Article 95 reservation, so the CISG applies to the sale of goods as part of Russian law (Art. 1(1)(b)). Disputes under our contract are heard by the ICAC at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.