Eritrea Import Duties & Taxes Explained

The research provided does not contain information about Amazon's direct delivery capabilities to Eritrea. However, when your shipment arrives in Eritrea, all commercial and personal imports are subject to taxes and duties with no de minimis threshold, meaning charges apply regardless of value.

Eritrea calculates customs duties as a percentage of 5% to 50% of your shipment's CIF value (Cost of goods + Insurance + Freight), with no minimum threshold. Sales tax of 5% or 12% is then applied to the CIF value plus the duty amount, and carriers add separate clearance fees on top.

Yes, you will pay tariffs on your shipment to Eritrea. All imports are subject to Customs Duty and Sales Tax regardless of value, with rates typically ranging from 5% to 50% depending on the item type.

For a $100 shipment arriving in Eritrea, you should expect to pay approximately $15–$45 in total import charges, depending on your item category. Eritrea has no de minimis threshold, so all shipments are subject to Customs Duty (5–50% based on product type) plus a 5% Sales Tax calculated on the duty-included value, with all fees converted to Nakfa (ERN) at clearance.

Eritrea has no single tax rate. Your shipment may incur both import Sales Tax (5% standard, 12% for luxury items) and Customs Duty (typically 5% to 50% depending on the item category). There is no de minimis threshold in Eritrea, meaning all shipments are subject to these charges regardless of value.

No, Eritrea has no de minimis threshold, so all shipments entering the country are subject to taxes and duties regardless of value. Your shipment will be assessed charges from the first dollar of declared value.

Yes, carriers like DHL or FedEx typically charge a brokerage or handling fee for processing your package through Eritrean Customs. A disbursement fee may also apply if the carrier pays the government duties on your behalf.

The Eritrean Customs Authority under the Ministry of Finance determines and collects all duties and taxes upon arrival. The carrier will collect these funds from you before releasing your shipment for final delivery.

Yes, the Eritrean government has historically imposed bans or heavy restrictions on used clothing and shoes. You should verify current prohibitions before sending any second-hand items via your Stackry account.

While not a direct import fee, Eritrean citizens abroad are often required to show proof of paying a 2% Recovery and Rehabilitation tax to obtain authorization for clearing personal imports. This requirement may affect your ability to receive your shipment.