Importation of New and used Clothing in Zimbabwe

Did you know that new and second hand clothing attract different rates of duty?

Second hand clothing whether it’s in bales or in smaller quantities are treated the same for customs duty purposes. If you import new clothing for commercial purposes, they are charged charged a combination rate. The combination rate is in 2 parts,

1. They charge you duty per kilogram
2. They charge you percentage of the value of goods

If you import second hand clothing, only duty per kilogram is charged

Duty on Second hand clothing

Second hand clothing attract a duty rate of RTGS$5 per kg only

Duty on New Clothing

New clothing attract a duty rate of 40% plus RTGS$3 per kg only