Ethiopia: used machinery and the PVoC / CoC
Used machines entering Ethiopia need age, hours and conformity documents aligned.

Key points
- Used machinery entering Ethiopia is checked on age, hours and safety devices alongside conformity documents, and declarations must match the nameplate.
- Certificates usually cannot be issued after departure, and used equipment is also covered; allow time for inspection when booking.
- This compiles public rules for pre-shipment checks; applicable categories, inspection bodies and documents are confirmed by the destination authority and the importer.
Used machinery entering Ethiopia is checked on age, hours and safety devices alongside conformity documents, and declarations must match the nameplate.
Certificates usually cannot be issued after departure, and used equipment is also covered; allow time for inspection when booking.
This compiles public rules for pre-shipment checks; applicable categories, inspection bodies and documents are confirmed by the destination authority and the importer.
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