Importing to Zimbabwe
Importing a vehicle into Zimbabwe requires ZIMRA clearance and compliance with duty rates that vary by vehicle type.
EV Incentive Available
Full electric vehicles (BEVs) attract only 25% customs duty in Zimbabwe — significantly lower than the 80–120% for ICE vehicles. Use the calculator to see your exact savings.
Required Documents
- Original Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Title & Registration
- Purchase Invoice
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Vehicle Evaluation Report
- ZIM146 Form
- ID & Tax Clearance Certificate
Delivery & Timeline
Vehicles are dispatched from Durban port via licensed car carrier trucks. Estimated delivery timelines:
- Documentation prep: 2–5 days
- Overland transport: 2–6 days
- Customs clearance: 3–14 days
Total: approximately 1–3 weeks from payment to delivery.
Duty Calculator
Use our Import Cost Calculator to get a full breakdown of customs duties, VAT, excise taxes, and transport costs for Zimbabwe.
Calculate Import CostsCountry Snapshot — Costs & Key Facts
Customs Duty
60% (<1500cc) / 80% (>1500cc)
VAT
14.5%
Excise / Surtax
20% (<1500cc) / 40% (>1500cc) (surtax)
Land Transport
USD 350–550
Currency
ZiG / USD
- Full EVs pay only 25% customs duty — major saving.
- Vehicles must be ≤ 10 years old (SI 54/2024).
- Returning residents may qualify for duty suspension.
Guides for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Vehicle Import Duty 2025 — ZIMRA Rates, SI 54/2024 & SI 59/2026
Complete guide to Zimbabwe vehicle import duties: customs duty by engine size, excise rates, VAT, the 10-year age limit, and the latest Statutory Instrument changes.
Returning Resident to Zimbabwe? How to Import Your Vehicle Duty-Free in 2025
Zimbabwean nationals returning from abroad can import one vehicle with suspended duty. Learn the requirements, time limits, and documentation needed.
Landing Cost Used Car Zimbabwe — Complete Breakdown of Import Taxes
What is the real landed cost of a used car in Zimbabwe? We break down CIF, customs duty, excise, VAT, and transport to give you the full picture.
How to Calculate Duty on Imported Cars in Zimbabwe — Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the exact formula for calculating Zimbabwe vehicle import duty. Customs duty, excise surtax, VAT, and interim levy — with a worked example.
Zimbabwe Vehicle Duty Calculator — Instantly Estimate Your Import Tax
Calculating Zimbabwe import duty manually is complex. Use our online calculator for an instant, accurate estimate of customs duty, excise, and VAT.
ZIMRA Car Import Zimbabwe — Complete Guide to Customs Clearance
A comprehensive guide to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) vehicle import process. Duty assessment, age limits, returning resident rules, and clearance.
