New Tariff Book Issued with Revised Customs Rates for Imports
While the government tried to keep fares manageable for the public, drivers like felt the squeeze from another direction: spare parts . The cost of a brake pad, for instance, jumped from 400 Birr to 830 Birr. Many operators found that even with the new tariffs, their earnings were almost entirely consumed by fuel and maintenance, making driving a "job you do when you don't have another option". The 2021 Tariff Table (Addis Ababa) ethiopian transport authority tariff 2021
| Commodity Class | 2020 Rate (ETB) | | % Increase | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | High-Value Goods (Electronics, Pharmaceuticals) | 12.50 | 18.75 | 50% | | General Merchandise (Textiles, Plastics) | 9.80 | 14.50 | 48% | | Foodstuffs (Wheat, Sugar, Cooking Oil) | 5.60 | 8.40 | 50% | | Construction Materials (Cement, Rebar) | 4.20 | 6.30 | 50% | | Bulk Agriculture (Coffee, Sesame – Exports) | 7.10 | 10.65 | 50% | New Tariff Book Issued with Revised Customs Rates
The Ministry of Finance also issued a new Tariff Book in August 2021 that reduced import duties on transport equipment and spare parts to 0-5% to lower maintenance costs for operators. Regulation and Compliance The 2021 Tariff Table (Addis Ababa) | Commodity
