Medical Products Exporter to Ethiopia
Manshav Impex is a premier Indian OEM manufacturer and global exporter of certified surgical gloves, surgical blades, hypodermic syringes, IV cannulas, infection-control PPE, and hospital equipment to healthcare distributors, hospital groups, and government health ministries across Ethiopia. High-volume public and private healthcare procurement of surgical consumables, PPE, and devices.
High-Precision Medical Consumables for Ethiopia
Manufactured in Class 100,000 (ISO Class 8) cleanrooms under strict ISO 13485:2016 and WHO-GMP protocols with 100% lot traceability.
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, 200 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)
Surgical Blades & Scalpels
HS 8211.91 · 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
How medical devices actually clear into Ethiopia
Regulator & registration
- Authority
- EFDA — Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority
- Local representative
- Mandatory. An Ethiopian local agent holds the registration and import permit.
- Realistic timeline
- 6–12 months
Registration route, in order
- 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
Duty & tax by HS heading
| HS | Product | Duty | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4015.12 | Surgical and examination glovesPublic health imports are frequently exempted | Indicative — confirm against the current Ethiopian tariff | 15% VAT |
Indicative and tied to the HS heading shown. Tariff lines change and your exact classification governs — confirm against the current schedule before pricing. Checked May 2026.
Ports & 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 procurement
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.
OEM & private label for Ethiopia
We manufacture private-label medical devices and surgical consumables for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in Ethiopia.
Explore Full Medical Range for Ethiopia
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.
Exporting Medical Consumables to Ethiopia
Who must hold the medical device registration in Ethiopia?
Mandatory. An Ethiopian local agent holds the registration and import permit.
How do I register a medical device with EFDA in Ethiopia?
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.
What import duty applies to surgical gloves and medical disposables in Ethiopia?
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.
Which port should I use for medical imports into Ethiopia?
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.
Who buys medical supplies publicly in Ethiopia?
EPSS — Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Service — is the central public buyer.
What most commonly goes wrong importing medical devices into Ethiopia?
Treating this as a logistics problem. FX allocation delays routinely hold up otherwise-complete transactions; payment terms matter more here than transit time.
What Incoterms are available for delivery to via Djibouti?
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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