kombis are generally regarded as minibuses for the transportation of people from one area to another. They are the most popular means of public transportation in Zimbabwe.
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Most kombis pirating the roads in Zimbabwe are imported in the following forms:
- as panel vans which are later converted to commuter minibuses
- as commuter minibuses for the general people
- as minibuses for the physical challenged
- as ambulances for emergencies
- as (believe or not) hearses
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Panel Vans
These are typically light vehicles principally designed for the transportation of goods. They typically have a seating capacity of 4 – 6 passengers including the driver. They come in various sizes depending on loading capacity or payload. Most Panel Vans made from European countries do not have rear side windows and have 2 doors opening at the back. In Japan most panel vans have rear side windows and have 1 door at the back. An example of a European panel van is the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van with no rear side windows and 2 doors at the back. An example of a Japanese panel van is the famous Toyota Hiace panel Van, popularly known in South Africa as the Toyota Quantum panel van. The payloads for these vans range from 450kg to over 2500kg.
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General Commuter minibus Vans
These are typically light commercial vehicles principally designed for the transportation of people. They have a seating capacity that range from 15 to 20 seats. They have rear window seats. Examples include the Toyota Hiace/Quantum minibus, which typically is a van similar to a panel van by shape but with more seats and less loading space.
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Minibus Vans for the physically challenged
These are light commercial vehicles designed for the physically handicapped. Their interior size is big enough to accommodate a wheelchair entry, such as a wheelchair ramp or powered lift.
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Ambulance Vans
These are vans which can transport medical patients to treatment and in some instances will also provide out-of-hospital medical care to the patient. Ambulances are used to respond to medical emergencies by the emergency medical services. For this purpose, they are generally equipped with flashing warning lights and sirens. They can rapidly transport paramedics and other responders to the scene, carry equipment for administering emergency care and transport patients to hospital or other definitive care.
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Hearse vans
A hearse is a vehicle used to carry the dead in a coffin/casket.
RATES OF DUTY
| Vehicle Type | Duty | Vat | Surtax |
| Panel Van (payload less than 800kg) | 25% | 15% | |
| Panel Van (payload 800kg to 2500kg) | 40% | 15% | |
| Panel Van (payload greater than 2500kg) | 10% | 15% | |
| Commuter Van (less than 15 Seater) | 40% | 15% | 25% |
| Commuter Van (between 15 and 20 Seater) | 15% | 15% | |
| Commuter Van (more than 20 Seater) | 40% | 15% | |
| Minibus Van for physically challenged | 40% | 15% | 25% |
| Ambulance Van | 5% | 15% | |
| Hearse Van | 5% | 15% |
For the calculation of duty, you can use our FREE DUTY CALCULATOR.
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4 replies on “Importation of Kombis in Zimbabwe”
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Good day,
Please could you assist me on DUTY percentage for a Hiace / Quantum and are the Duties payable in USD or RTGS
Panel Van
Crew Cab
6 to 9 Seater
10 to 16 Seater
I look forward to hearing from you