Destination
Importing Cars From Japan to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is landlocked and routes most Japanese imports through Durban or Beira. Right-hand drive. Duties are calculated on the CIF value.
Port
Durban (South Africa) or Beira (Mozambique), then inland
Age limit
No fixed cap
Drive side
Right-hand drive
Shipping time
40–60 days plus inland transit
Inspection
Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) on arrival
Import rules
Right-hand drive. No formal age limit but ZIMRA duty rates rise with vehicle age and engine size. Vehicles inspected by VID on arrival.
Estimated duties and taxes
Customs Duty (varies by engine size and age), Surtax, VAT (15%). Total tax often 60–110% of CIF.
Indicative figures only. Final amounts are set by your customs authority on the day of clearance.
Shipping to Durban
Typical transit time: 40–60 days plus inland transit. RoRo is the standard option for most cars; container is recommended for higher-value units or multiple vehicles.
Required documents
Bill of Lading, invoice, JEVIC report, deregistration certificate. Originals to your Zimbabwe-based clearing agent.
Popular in this market
Popular Models in Zimbabwe
Toyota Wish
Honda Fit
Toyota Hilux
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Why us
Why Import to Zimbabwe Through Us
- Multiple routing options (Durban or Beira)
- Familiar with ZIMRA classification rules
- Door-to-Harare or door-to-port quotes available
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