Importing vehicle (ex-South Africa): Required Documents

The procedure for the Importation of vehicles from South Africa vehicles has changed in Zimbabwe with the advent of the preclearance system by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA). A number of people have been duped by some people who try to make the whole process as complicated as possible.

Here are a few things you need to know:

• You can actually check the estimate duty here on our website using our calculator www.zimdutycalculator.co.zw
• Vehicles are now being precleared, meaning assessment should be done before the vehicle arrives
• Duty can be paid from anywhere within Zimbabwe where there are ZIMRA offices
• You need to do an export bill of entry at South Africa side
• Proof of payment helps In the case where the ZIMRA wants to uplift values
• You need a SARPCCO certificate for motor clearances, SARPCCO stands for Southern Africa Regional Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization.
• You need an ITAC certificate authorizing you to export the vehicle to Zimbabwe. ITAC stands for International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa

Documents needed are:

• Tax Invoice
• Copy of Passport or ID
• Completed Form 47
• Completed ZIMRA Motor Vehicle Valuation Sheet
• Export bill of Entry SAD 500
• South Africa Vehicle Registration book
• SARPCCO certificate
• ITAC Certificate
• Proof of Payment (optional)
• Licence from Ministry of industry and trade if vehicles is more than 10 years old for selected vehicles see our post on second hand vehicles

Once all the above documents are there, scan all of them and send email to

BeitbridgePrivateImports@zimra.co.zw

Failure to preclear attracts a fine of ZWR 120 000.00

To use our car duty calculator, please click the following link www.zimdutycalculator.co.zw