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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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Import of goods from EthiopiaExport of goods to Ethiopia DOCX
КОНТРАКТCONTRACT
1. Предмет Контракта 2. Стоимость Контракта 3. Условия поставки 4. Условия оплаты 8. Форс-мажор
1. Subject of the Contract 2. Cost of Contract 3. Terms of the Delivery 4. Terms of the Payment 8. Force-Majeure
ПРОДАВЕЦ / THE SELLERПОКУПАТЕЛЬ / THE BUYER
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Deal scheme

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Import of goods from Ethiopia

PartiesBuyer — Russia, seller — Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
DocumentsInvoice, packing list, export declaration, transport documents
SpecificsCustoms declaration in Russia · Settlements in USD via SWIFT · Certificate of origin on request

Export of goods to Ethiopia

PartiesSeller — Russia, buyer — Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
DocumentsInvoice, packing list, export declaration, transport documents
SpecificsCustoms declaration in Russia · Settlements in USD · Certificate of origin (CT-1)
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
Settlements in 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 (CT-1)
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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
Repatriation of proceeds under 173-FZ
0% VAT on export of services
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Good to know

Trade specifics with Ethiopia

Key terms to reflect in the contract

CISG not ratified, landlocked country

Ethiopia has not joined the CISG. It is the world's largest landlocked country — all imports pass through the port of Djibouti. Factor in additional transit costs.

no CISG · landlocked

Coffee — the birthplace of arabica

Ethiopia is the birthplace of arabica coffee and one of the world's largest producers. Importing coffee requires a phytosanitary certificate and an ECX (Ethiopia Commodity Exchange) certificate.

Coffee · ECX exchange

Settlements in USD

The ETB (Ethiopian birr) is not freely convertible. International contracts are settled in USD. SWIFT via CBE (Commercial Bank of Ethiopia), Awash Bank.

USD · ETB domestically

173-FZ: repatriation

A Russian resident is required to repatriate proceeds within the deadlines set by the contract. For amounts from 3 million RUB, a unique contract number (UNK) is registered.

173-FZ · repatriation
FAQ

Questions about trade contracts with Ethiopia

Answers to the most common questions

No. Ethiopia has not ratified the CISG. Specify the governing law explicitly.
Request the TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number) and the registration number from the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority (ERCA).
Ethiopia is landlocked. All sea freight passes 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

Ethiopia is Africa's largest landlocked country (population of about 125 million). It is a fast-developing nation and one of the continent's growth leaders.

Logistics via Djibouti

All imports pass through the port of Djibouti. From Black Sea ports via the Suez Canal to Djibouti takes 18–22 days, followed by 4–8 days 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. CISG is not ratified — specify the governing law explicitly. Arbitration at the ICAC under the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is recommended.