It is one thing to shipping cars to Zimbabwe,via Namibia. It is the most popular route at the moment. Popularity of Walvis Bay to Plumtree route is its relatively cheaper cost, depending how you look at it. 

However, there is a myth  that using a particular Border post will have an effect on the actual duty paid. There is nothing further away from the truth than this.Customs Duty payment  for importing cars into Zimbabwe is the same. Payment and processing of duty by Zimbabwe Revenue Authority is the same. What most people seem to be misled about is the process of clearing cars at Plumtree Border Post in Zimbabwe. Below is a list of what is needed.

Documentation required to import a car into Zimbabwe:
The following documents are required to be produced on importation:-

Once you have this information and documents, you are ready clear your car. Clearing can be done in person or through

a Freight Agent. The choice is yours. If you choose to do it yourself, please be aware that you must have plenty of time, as Plumtree Border post staff are not some of the fastest in processing car clearance. Average waiting time at Plumtree ranges from one day to 4 days. Some of the delays are really caused by people not bringing correct paperwork. Please be advised that money (bribery) will not cause your car to be processed any faster. The fastest way to clear your car is to appoint an agent who knows the ropes of the trade at Plumtree Border post.

Below is the Clearing that we have constantly used without any problems: Our Authorised  Clearing Agent in Plumtree is:

We advise that you must be aware of briefcase companies plying Plumtree Border Post. They will bombard you with misleading information that leads you to believe that the car clearance process is impossible to do. No, No No!!!. Just be careful not to be a statistic of these conman. Use tried and tested agents. If you have any questions, please contact our customer services department which is always there to help you at NO COST.

Now that the dust has settled. It has now been clarified that the intended ban is no more. From the beginning the idea was not well thought. How on earth were the powers in Zimbabwe ever thinking of banning cars less than 5 years? How many of us in UK are driving cars that are less than five years? It was absurd to say the least. 
Now that the dust has settled, what next? Banning left hand drive cars in Zimbabwe is a good idea but statistically how many are there to warrant the effort they are putting to ban them? Our LEADERS should be debating on how to improve the economy and creating jobs and an investment friendly environment. They should just put a levy on any left hand drive cars. They also should leave the market forces to determine whether it is worth having a left hand drive car or not. For instance, insurance companies are known to charge a bit more for cars which are left handed. 
The way forward is now to ship cars to Zimbabwe using professional, honest and committed companies. This is where Savannah Freight Services-UK get in. We are a shipping company that is dedicated to serving Zimbabwe. If you want peace of mind with your cargo and car shipping to Zimbabwe, please phone our dedicated team on 442070960264 or visit our website.

Thanks

Savannah Freight Services-UK
 

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Its an ever changing scenario. Please read the link below for the latest position on banning car imports into Zimbabwe. If this article is to be believed, then THAT IS THE END of the story. Cars below 5 years will be effectively banned from entering Zimbabwe, from October 31, 2011.

The situation may change but as you know, there is never a straight way of do the obvious thinks in Zimbabwe.

Keep checking and we will be updating you. If you have any questions about shipping cars to Zimbabwe, please phone us on 442070960264.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT ABLE TO GIVE PARTICULAR VEHICLE SHIPPING COST PRICE THROUGH THE BLOG. USE OUR CONTACT FORM OR OUR QUOTE REQUEST FORM ON OUR WEBSITE 

Importation of motor vehicles into Zimbabwe is very straight forward. However; information on how to do this is not always easily available. Here at Savannah Freight Services-UK we will provide you with the required information. We are a UK based freight Forwarding company that is dedicated to serving the needs of Zimbabwe. Shipping cars to Zimbabwe is our business. Shipping trucks to Zimbabwe is what we know best.

The following documents are required to be produced on importation:-

The valuation of motor vehicle as with the other goods is in accordance to Part X of the Customs and Excise Act [Chapter 23.02]. ZIMRA reserves the right to accept declared values or in some cases, reject the declared values when the declared values do not reflect a bona-fide open market value. This is usually the case with used motor vehicles when ZIMRA will assess the values of the imported cars. The assessment of values is in accordance with Section 112 of the Customs and Excise Act.(NB: The valuation of goods including motor vehicles is in accordance with the World Trade Organization (WTO) Valuation Agreement).In valuing used motor vehicles, ZIMRA shall consider, but is not limited to the following;

•  The open market value of similar or identical vehicles sold on the same market at the same commercial level to unrelated parties

•  The values already accepted for similar/identical vehicles

•  The current condition of the vehicle being imported.In determining the value of the imported vehicles, ZIMRA will use any and all information at its disposal.Vehicles that are acquired by other means other than purchase (such as gifts) are also subject to valuation in order to determine their values.The valuation process undertaken by ZIMRA is intended to ensure that there is no under- or over-valuation of goods.  If a client is not satisfied with the value established through this valuation process, he/she may appeal and seek for a value ruling through the office of the Station Manager or the respective Regional Manager.

The value to be used as a basis for the calculation of duty and tax shall include all charges and expenses incurred and incidental to the purchase of the vehicle and its transportation up to the place of importation. 

The table below is a guide of the duty generally charged at the  Port of Entry. It is derived from the legislation. Please note that the information provided here is for guidance only and MUST NOT be used as a substitute to the Zimbabwe Government's official publication. You must contact a professional freight forwarder or ZIMRA officials  at any Port of Entry in Zimbabwe for latest and accurate information.

Description	Tariff Heading/Chapter	Customs Duty	VAT	Surtax
All double Cabs	8704	40%	15%	0%
Single Cabs up to 500kg	8704	25%	15%	0%
Single Cabs 800kg-1400kg	8704	20%	15%	0%
Mini-buses and buses (excluding panel vans and modified panel vans)	87021011 /  87029011 Carrying capacity at least 26 passengers	0%	15%	0%
Mini-buses and buses (excluding panel vans and modified panel vans)	87021019 /  87029019/20  passengers but less than 25 passengers	25%	15%	0%
Mini-buses and buses (excluding panel vans and modified panel vans)	87021090 / 87029090	40%	15%	0%
Vehicles with petrol or diesel engine lessthan 1500cc	87032190/ 87032290/87033190	25%	15%	Nil if less than five years old
Vehicles with petrol or diesel engine lessthan 1500cc	87032190/ 87032290/87033190	25%	15%	25%  if more than 5 years old
Vehicles with petrol or diesel engine greater than 1500cc	87032319/ 87032399 87032490/ 87033219 87033299/87033390	40%	15%	25%  if more than 5 years old
Other not elsewhere specified passenger carrying vehicles	87039090	40%	15%	Nil if less than 5 years old
Other not elsewhere specified passenger carrying vehicles	87039090	40%	15%	25%  if more than 5 years old
Light Lorries (e.g. T35) Over five tonnes but less than 20 tonnes	87042290 87043290/87049090	10%	15%	0%

Please Note: 25 % Surtax is charged on passenger motor vehicles of heading 8703 only if they are more than five years old.

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This is that time of the year when people are making last minute frantic efforts to ship their cars to Zimbabwe. With t

he deadline of October 31, 2011 fast approaching, most people are not really clear with what is happening in Zimbabwe.

Sending  vehicles to Zimbabwe has become a bit complicated as most customers do not know what to do. Let me clarify

a bit. 

Shipping to Zimbabwe will become difficulty for people after 31 oCTOBER, 2011.The Government of Zimbabwe through  its TRANSPORT Minister Nicholas Goche, on 1 July 2011; announced an extension on the proposed ban of second hand cars into Zimbabwe.The original deadline was announced in September 2010. The idea was to ban the importation of second hand cars that are more than 5 years. The ban was originally set to be 31 March 2011. It was then extended to 31May 2011. But as consultations are still underway, the minister of Transport extended the deadline by a further 3 months to 31 October 2011. Mr Goche was quoted on 1st July;2011 saying:"I want to advise all concerned that no one will be barred from importing vehicles which are more than five-years-old until the consultative process is completed,”He went of further to say:"Therefore, the effective date restricting the importation of second-hand vehicles into the country remains October 31, by which date the consultative process would have been completed to which my office will give further direction.”