Max.10 Years Old
Durban (South Africa)
RoRo (24-34 Days)
Monthly (RoRo)
Hoegh(Fourway Maritimes)
No Inspection Required
Used cars imported to Zimbabwe are shipped to the maritime port of Durban in South Africa, Walvis Bay in Namibia or Dar-Es-Salaam in Tanzania.
Maximum 10 Years old used vehicles can be imported to Zimbabwe. Commercial transportation vehicles such as tractors, haulage trucks, earth-moving equipment, and other specialized vehicles used in mining and construction work will be exempt from the age restrictions. Importation of Japanese used cars that are 10 years old and more will require import license from the Industry and Commerce ministry. The commercial vehicles and other specialised vehicles used in agriculture and mining does not require the import license.
Importation of Right Hand Drive vehicle is allowed in Zimbabwe. Exception is provided in case of ambulance and fire engine.
No mandatory inspection on used vehicles imported in Zimbabwe.
| Engines CC / Vehicles | Taxes / Rates |
|---|---|
| For all non-commercial vehicles | 60% – 80% |
| For light passenger vehicles, station wagons | 25% – 40% |
| For vehicles with engine smaller than 1500cc | 40% |
| Buses or mini-buses. | 0 – 60% |
| Surtax of the Value for duty purposes (VDP) on vehicle that are more than five years old. | 25% |
| VAT | 15% |
