Challenges of Customs on Trade Facilitation in Ethiopia: The Case of Customs Clearance in ERCA
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2011-06
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A.A.U
Abstract
This study examines the challenges of Customs on trade facilitation, specifically the
Customs clearing process in Ethiopia. The study focuses on assessing to identify
problems and the reason behind those problems, which have negative contribution on the
time length of clearing process.
The study adopts a mixed method research approach to address the specific objectives
that come out from the review of the existing literature. Particularly, the study
particularly used survey methods, and in-depth interview together with documentary
analysis.
The result of this methodology shows that the Customs clearing time taken for u
document is quite long in Ethiopia, which adversely affects the trade facilitation.
Moreover; the cause for delays of clearing process has also identified and the reasons
behind these problems are also indicated. The thesis forwards a series of measures taken
by the authority (ERCA), importers and clearing agents. The measures to be taken by the
authority, include minimize Customs procedures, recruit additional employees,
implement the existing procedures uniformly and avoid corruptions vulnerability. On the
other hand measures to be taken by the importers and agents, building their capacity,
submission of true information regarding to cost and origin of goods, avoid the need of
tax evasion and unfair advantages and ready to cooperate with the authority.
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Customs Clearance in ERCA, Facilitation in Ethiopia