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| Vehicle Type | Age Condition | Duty Rate | Example: R 300,000 car |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUV | Under 5 years old | 61% | R 183,000 |
| SUV | 5 years or older | 96% | R 288,000 |
| Double Cab | All ages (flat rate) | 74% | R 222,000 |
| King Cab / Club Cab / Extra Cab | All ages (flat rate) | 74% | R 222,000 |
| Single Cab | All ages (flat rate) | 63% | R 189,000 |
| Sedan | Under 5 years old | 61% | R 183,000 |
| Sedan | 5 years or older | 96% | R 288,000 |
| Hatchback | Under 5 years old | 61% | R 183,000 |
| Hatchback | 5 years or older | 96% | 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.
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.
| Vehicle Type | Up to 1,000cc | 1,001–1,500cc | 1,501–2,500cc | 2,501–3,000cc | Over 3,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | K 34,688 | K 44,318 | K 53,948 | K 58,763 | K 73,208 |
| Hatchback | K 29,873 | K 39,503 | K 49,133 | K 53,948 | K 63,578 |
| Station Wagon | K 34,688 | K 44,316 | K 53,948 | K 58,763 | K 73,208 |
| SUV / Crossover | K 43,011 | K 49,853 | K 68,393 | K 78,023 | K 92,468 |
| Vehicle Type | Up to 1,000cc | 1,001–1,500cc | 1,501–2,500cc | 2,501–3,000cc | Over 3,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | K 22,243 | K 26,095 | K 29,947 | K 36,688 | K 41,503 |
| Hatchback | K 22,243 | K 26,095 | K 29,947 | K 36,688 | K 41,503 |
| Station Wagon | K 22,243 | K 26,095 | K 31,873 | K 36,688 | K 41,503 |
| SUV / Crossover | K 28,200 | K 32,305 | K 43,429 | K 52,674 | K 60,763 |
| Vehicle Type | Age Band | ZRA Duty (ZMW) |
|---|---|---|
| Single Cab Pickup (1.5–3t GVW) | 2–5 years | K 58,763 |
| Single Cab Pickup (1.5–3t GVW) | Over 5 years | K 36,688 |
| Double Cab Pickup (≤3t GVW) | 2–5 years | K 68,393 |
| Double Cab Pickup (≤3t GVW) | Over 5 years | K 55,948 |
| Panel Van (1–1.5t GVW) | 2–5 years | K 34,688 |
| Panel Van (1–1.5t GVW) | Over 5 years | K 22,243 |
| Engine Capacity | Carbon Surtax (ZMW) |
|---|---|
| 0 – 1,500 cc | K 84 |
| 1,501 – 2,000 cc | K 168 |
| 2,001 – 3,000 cc | K 240 |
| Over 3,000 cc | K 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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