The Ministry of Industry and Commerce have set guidelines to be followed for one to be exempted from the production of a licence for importing cars which are more than 10 years old following the promulgation of Statutory Instrument 89 of 2021.
The guidelines are as follows:
- The motor vehicle for which the application is made must have been paid for on or before the 2nd of April 2021, and verifiable proof of payment showing the date of payment should be attached. The submitted proof of payment should cover the full value of the vehicle.
- The importer should fully comply with all Reserve Bank Exchange Control Regulations.
- Vehicles paid for in cash of a value above US$2000.00, or its equivalent in other acceptable foreign currencies, should be accompanied by an authorization letter from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe to export foreign currency in excess of US$2,000.00, or its equivalent
- Any other required supporting documents for the vehicle must be submitted in support of the application, e.g. export clearances from country of export, purchase invoice, consignment notes, police clearances, deregistration certificates, freight statements, etc.
- This reprieve will apply from the 22nd of April 2021 to the 31st of May 2021, exclusive, i.e. for vehicles imported on or before the 2nd of April 2021, that meet all requirements
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