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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Inventory (listing serial
numbers of electrical appliances)
- Immigrants or returning
residents after an absence of two years or more
also require:
- Declaration of Undertaking
(Form C38)
- Passport
- Residence or Work
Permit
- Returning residents
after an absence of less than two year also
require:
- Immigrant's Declaration
Form
- Proof of original
export
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST
BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Immigrants and returning
residents (after absence of two years of more)
may be allowed to import used household goods
and personal effects duty-free
- All goods must have
been in customer's possession prior to arrival
- Goods imported must
not be sold or disposed of within 12 months
of date of entry
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- Alcoholic beverages
and tobacco products
- Persons visiting
Zimbabwe and Zimbabwean residents returning
to their country, of at least 18 years,
may import a maximum of 5 liters of alcoholic
drink, of which no more than 2 liters can
be spirits.
- New items
- Precious metal
- Antiques and works of
art
- Office equipment including
computers, typewriters, fax machines, etc.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Weapons and ammunition
(application to import must be made to the Secretary
of Home Affairs)
- Drugs
- Pornographic material
- Citrus fruits, plants
and seeds subject to an Import License
- Forged documents and
counterfeit money
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Immigrants or returning
residents after an absence of two years or more:
- Each family member
over age 18 can import a motor vehicle duty
and tax-free if owned by individual member
for six months
- If less than six months,
all relevant documents will have to be produced
to Customs, including import license
- A returning resident
absent for less than two years will not usually
be allowed duty-free importation
- Autos may not be sold
or disposed of within 12 months of importation
- Not more than two vehicles
per family
- Documents required:
- Form C38 (MV)
- Immigrants Declaration
- Passport
- Residence Permit
- Import License if
ownership of vehicle prior to importation
is less than six months
- There are no restrictions
but front seat safety belts are required by
law. The duty on autos is 60%, the tax is 15%,
and the surtax is 35%. Duty rates are subject
to change at anytime without notice.
PETS
- Subject to import control
- Application to import
should be made with the Director of Veterinary
Services
USEFUL INFORMATION
Strict currency exchange control regulations
apply in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi. No exports
can be made without the approval of the local Reserve
Bank. This body approves (or rejects) all applications
for foreign currency to spend on shipping and destination
services prior to dispatch.
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is
a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household
goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for
general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such
regulations are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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