Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Adderall (Medication) → Ethiopia
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-23
Adderall (Medication) is restricted for travelers entering Ethiopia; declare above the personal allowance.
Details
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration at customs (and in some cases an import permit) when carried by travelers into Ethiopia. Ethiopian Customs Commission applies a personal-allowance threshold per item category; quantities above attract duty + the destination's VAT/GST rate (15%) plus, for select categories, an additional excise tax. AfCFTA tariff-elimination phasing in. ECOWAS / EAC / COMESA / CEMAC sub-regional rules add a layer. Travelers should consult Ethiopian Customs Commission for the current quantity threshold + documentation requirement before departure.
Leaving with this item
Adderall (dextroamphetamine/amphetamine mixed salts) is a controlled stimulant in Ethiopia and is subject to personal-export limits for prescribed users.
Practical advice
Carry Adderall (Medication) in carry-on where applicable (medication / lithium battery / valuables). On arrival, walk the Red Channel and declare on the customs form. Ethiopian Customs Commission computes duty + VAT at the published rate. Have the purchase receipt + (for medication) the original prescription available.
Customs authority
Ethiopian Customs Commission · https://www.customs.gov.et/