Zambia Import Policy | Prime Wheel Enterprises

Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Zambia

Used vehicles in Zambia are shipped through Dar-Es-Salaam or Durban.

No age restriction on age of used vehicles imported in Zambia.

Only right-hand drive vehicles are allowed to be imported in Zambia. Exception is provided in case of ambulance and fire engine.

All Japanese used vehicles imported to Zambia must be JEVIC (Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center) certified for roadworthiness.

Collected on behalf of the VAT Division and taxed on imported goods that attract VAT.
VAT is charged on the Taxable Value i.e. Customs Value + Customs Duty (+Excise Duty, where applicable) at the rate of 16percent.

This is charged on all motor vehicles being imported as well as those visiting and transiting.
It is an annual charge for those vehicles already in the country based on the engine capacity of the vehicle as shown below

Engine Capacity in Cubic Centimeters	Surtax Rate
1500cc and below	50,000
Between 1501cc and 2000cc	100,000
Between 2001cc and 3000cc	150,000
3001cc and above	200,000