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Estimate your total landed cost from South Africa to Zimbabwe or Zambia. Includes government duty and CarBridge agent fees. Live exchange rates updated automatically.

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Purchase Price
CarBridge Agent Fee8% of purchase price
ZIMRA Duty
Total Landing Cost
Purchase Price (SA)
CarBridge Agent Fee8% of purchase price
ZRA Duty
Carbon Emission SurtaxZRA additional levy
Total Landing Cost
ZIMRA Duty Reference Rates
Vehicle Type Age Condition Duty Rate Example: R 300,000 car
SUVUnder 5 years old61%R 183,000
SUV5 years or older96%R 288,000
Double CabAll ages (flat rate)74%R 222,000
King Cab / Club Cab / Extra CabAll ages (flat rate)74%R 222,000
Single CabAll ages (flat rate)63%R 189,000
SedanUnder 5 years old61%R 183,000
Sedan5 years or older96%R 288,000
HatchbackUnder 5 years old61%R 183,000
Hatchback5 years or older96%R 288,000

Import Age Restriction — Zimbabwe does not permit the importation of vehicles older than 10 years. Only vehicles manufactured in 2016 or later are eligible for import.

Rates sourced from ZIMRA schedules. CarBridge agent fee of 8% applies to all vehicle types. All figures are estimates; actual duty may vary.

ZRA Specific Duty Schedule — Used Motor Vehicles (July 2022)

Fixed amounts in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW). Rates include customs duty, excise duty, VAT, motor vehicle fee, ASYCUDA processing fee, and motor vehicle surtax. Carbon emission surtax is additional.

Motor Cars — 2 to 5 Years Old (Part A)
Vehicle TypeUp to 1,000cc1,001–1,500cc1,501–2,500cc2,501–3,000ccOver 3,000cc
SedanK 34,688K 44,318K 53,948K 58,763K 73,208
HatchbackK 29,873K 39,503K 49,133K 53,948K 63,578
Station WagonK 34,688K 44,316K 53,948K 58,763K 73,208
SUV / CrossoverK 43,011K 49,853K 68,393K 78,023K 92,468
Motor Cars — Over 5 Years Old (Part B)
Vehicle TypeUp to 1,000cc1,001–1,500cc1,501–2,500cc2,501–3,000ccOver 3,000cc
SedanK 22,243K 26,095K 29,947K 36,688K 41,503
HatchbackK 22,243K 26,095K 29,947K 36,688K 41,503
Station WagonK 22,243K 26,095K 31,873K 36,688K 41,503
SUV / CrossoverK 28,200K 32,305K 43,429K 52,674K 60,763
Light Commercial Vehicles (Typical GVW Brackets)
Vehicle TypeAge BandZRA Duty (ZMW)
Single Cab Pickup (1.5–3t GVW)2–5 yearsK 58,763
Single Cab Pickup (1.5–3t GVW)Over 5 yearsK 36,688
Double Cab Pickup (≤3t GVW)2–5 yearsK 68,393
Double Cab Pickup (≤3t GVW)Over 5 yearsK 55,948
Panel Van (1–1.5t GVW)2–5 yearsK 34,688
Panel Van (1–1.5t GVW)Over 5 yearsK 22,243
Carbon Emission Surtax (Additional — All Ages)
Engine CapacityCarbon Surtax (ZMW)
0 – 1,500 ccK 84
1,501 – 2,000 ccK 168
2,001 – 3,000 ccK 240
Over 3,000 ccK 330

ZRA Source — Rates are from the ZRA Used Motor Vehicle Specific Duty Schedule (July 2022). Rates are subject to change. Commercial vehicle duty amounts shown use typical GVW brackets for Hilux/Ranger class vehicles. ZMW/USD rate is fetched live; a fallback of K 26/USD is used if unavailable.

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