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Medical Products Exporter to Ethiopia

Indian manufacturer & exporter of surgical gloves, blades, syringes, IV cannulas and PPE for distributors, hospitals and health ministries in Ethiopia.

Trade lane · India → Ethiopia
Loading ports
🇮🇳 Mundra & Nhava Sheva
Discharge ports
🇪🇹 via Djibouti
Sea transit
16–22 days
Regulator
Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA)

High-volume public and private healthcare procurement of surgical consumables, PPE, and devices.

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In short: sourcing medical consumables for Ethiopia

Manshav Impex is an Indian manufacturer & exporter of surgical disposables and hospital consumables produced in our own ISO 13485-certified factory and at vetted partner factories and made to CE marking requirements, supplying Ethiopia. Shipped from Mundra Port (INMUN1) and Nhava Sheva (INNSA1) to via Djibouti in 16–22 days. We supply the documentation your Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA) registration requires, alongside 24-hour paperwork SLAs for Certificate of Origin (COO), Free Sale Certificates (FSC), and commercial invoices.

Paperwork Language
English
Buyer Local Currency
Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Made to Standards
CE MDR · ISO 13485 · EN 455 · EN 13795
Export Paperwork SLA
24-Hour Complete Dossier Guarantee
Technical Product Portfolio

High-Precision Medical Consumables Exported to Ethiopia

Produced in our own ISO 13485-certified factory and at vetted partner factories in India with 100% lot traceability — certificates and test reports are shared with every quotation.

Surgical Gloves

HS 4015.11 · AQL 1.0
  • Standards: EN 455 (Parts 1–4), ASTM D3577, ISO 10282, CE 2797
  • Specifications: 280 mm minimum beaded cuff, micro-textured grip, low protein (<50 µg/dm²)
  • Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) / Gamma Radiation (25 kGy) with sterile peel-pouch
  • Packaging: 50 pairs/dispenser box, 400 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)

Surgical Blades & Scalpels

HS 9018.90 · ISO 7740
  • Standards: BS 2982, ISO 7740, EN ISO 11607 sterile barrier packaging
  • Material: Grade T10/1095 High-Carbon Steel & AISI 420 Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Sizes: No. 10, 11, 12, 15 (Handle #3) and No. 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 (Handle #4)
  • Sterilization & Packaging: Gamma irradiated 25 kGy in airtight VCI foil packets; 100 pcs/box

Syringes & IV Cannulas

HS 9018.31 / 9018.39
  • Standards: ISO 7886-1, ISO 10555-1/5, ISO 8536-4, Non-pyrogenic & DEHP-free
  • Syringes: 2-part & 3-part Luer Lock / Luer Slip (1ml, 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 50ml)
  • IV Cannulas: 14G–26G with injection port & radio-opaque FEP/PTFE catheter wings
  • Needle Quality: Ultra-sharp siliconized triple-facet Japanese stainless steel needle

Surgical Gowns & Infection PPE

HS 6210.10 · AAMI Level 3/4
  • Standards: AAMI PB70 Level 3/4 fluid barrier protection, EN 13795 clinical compliance
  • Fabric: 45–55 GSM medical-grade SMS / SMMS non-woven with ultrasonic welded seams
  • Face Masks: Type IIR EN 14683 3-ply surgical masks (BFE ≥ 98%, fluid resistance 120 mmHg)
  • Drapes & Packs: Sterile laparotomy drapes, ophthalmic packs and universal surgical kits
Import & Regulatory Clearance

How Medical Devices Clear into Ethiopia

Who registers, the steps in order, and the indicative duty on the main HS lines.

Regulatory Authority
EFDA — Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority
Approval Pathway Timeline
6–12 months
Local License Requirement
Mandatory.

Registration & Clearance Route

Sequential legal procedure in Ethiopia
  1. 1Appoint an Ethiopian local agent with an EFDA import licence
  2. 2Submit ISO 13485, CE evidence and a legalised Free Sale Certificate
  3. 3Product registration filed with EFDA
  4. 4Evaluation and sample testing
  5. 5Registration granted, followed by a per-consignment import permit

Indicative Customs Duty & Tax

By Harmonized System (HS) Code for Ethiopia
HS CodeProductDutyTax
4015.12Surgical and examination glovesPublic health imports are frequently exemptedIndicative — confirm against the current Ethiopian tariff15% VAT

Indicative tariffs verified against HS classifications. Actual tariff treatment is governed by local customs declaration schedules. Checked May 2026.

Entry Ports & In-Land Clearance

Landlocked, and effectively single-routed: Djibouti port then road or the Addis Ababa–Djibouti railway. Foreign-exchange availability, not logistics, is usually the binding constraint on Ethiopian medical imports — confirm the buyer's letter of credit can actually be opened before committing production capacity.

Public Healthcare Procurement

EPSS — Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Service — is the central public buyer.

Crucial Importer Advisory: Costly Mistake to Avoid in Ethiopia

Treating this as a logistics problem. FX allocation delays routinely hold up otherwise-complete transactions; payment terms matter more here than transit time.

OEM & private label for Ethiopia

We manufacture private-label medical devices and surgical consumables in our own factory and at vetted partner factories for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in Ethiopia.

Custom packaging
Inner boxes and master cartons in your brand.
Local-language text
Instructions for use printed in English.
Flexible MOQs
Low trial quantities, scaling to full containers.
Lead times
14–25 day production cycles after artwork sign-off.
🌍 Tender Documentation on Request

Ministry Tender Pack & Product Specification Dossier

Our export desk prepares tender documentation for Ministries of Health, Central Medical Stores and hospital supply boards in Ethiopia. Tell us the tender and we send the matching certificates and product documents.

Main products we export to Ethiopia

Made in India and shipped to via Djibouti. Each page lists sizes, standards, packing and the documents for Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority.

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Product Catalog

Explore Full Medical Range for Ethiopia

Surgical Consumables
Sterile · EO
Hypodermic Syringes & Needles
Single-use · ISO 7886
Vascular Access & Infusion
Vascular · ISO 10555
Urology & Fluid Drainage
Closed System · 100% Silicone
Respiratory & Oxygen Delivery
Star Lumen · Medical PVC
Bandages & Wound Management
BP Grade · 100% Cotton
Personal Protective Equipment
EN 455 · AQL 1.5
Diagnostic & Lab Consumables
CE · ISO 6710
Orthopedic Trauma Implants
Titanium · SS 316L
Hospital Furniture & Beds
ICU Grade · IEC 60601
Electromedical Devices
CE · IEC 60601
Rehabilitation & Mobility
Mobility · 120 kg Load
Buyer Guides

Guides for Buyers in Ethiopia

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Export Quote Desk

Request Export Pricing for Ethiopia

Share your required product quantities and delivery port in Ethiopia. Our international trade desk will provide formal CIF/FOB pricing, specification sheets, and regulatory support within 24 business hours.

Direct Ocean & Air Shipping

FCL & LCL container routing to via Djibouti with real-time tracking.

Import-Ready Documentation

Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, CoA, and registration files included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Exporting Medical Consumables to Ethiopia

Mandatory. An Ethiopian local agent holds the registration and import permit.
Appoint an Ethiopian local agent with an EFDA import licence. Submit ISO 13485, CE evidence and a legalised Free Sale Certificate. Product registration filed with EFDA. Evaluation and sample testing. Registration granted, followed by a per-consignment import permit. Realistically allow 6–12 months.
Surgical and examination gloves (HS 4015.12): Indicative — confirm against the current Ethiopian tariff, plus 15% VAT. These are indicative against the HS headings shown and were checked May 2026 — your exact classification governs, so confirm against the current tariff schedule before pricing.
Landlocked, and effectively single-routed: Djibouti port then road or the Addis Ababa–Djibouti railway. Foreign-exchange availability, not logistics, is usually the binding constraint on Ethiopian medical imports — confirm the buyer's letter of credit can actually be opened before committing production capacity.
EPSS — Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Service — is the central public buyer.
Treating this as a logistics problem. FX allocation delays routinely hold up otherwise-complete transactions; payment terms matter more here than transit time.
FOB (Nhava Sheva JNPT / Mundra), CIF or CFR (via Djibouti), and DDP. Cargo ships as FCL (20ft / 40ft HC) or LCL consolidation with humidity-protected packaging and marine insurance. Air freight is available for urgent hospital requirements.

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