Customs on the way to Zambia

1. How is customs duty calculated in Zambia?
2. What can I bring into Zambia?
3. How is customs duty calculated?
4. What are the procedures for import?
5. How much is import duty on cars in Zambia?
6. How much does it cost to clear a vehicle in Zambia?
7. Can you wear shorts in Zambia?
8. What is illegal in Zambia?
9. What is the best currency to take to Zambia?
10. How much are customs fees?
11. How much does customs clearance cost?
12. How do I avoid customs charges?

How is customs duty calculated in Zambia?

Duty = duty % x product price

Excise Duty is a percentage of the sum of VDP and the applicable customs Duty. The Import value added tax (VAT) is a percentage of the sum of VDP, Customs duty and excise duty.

What can I bring into Zambia?

The most practical items to pack for your Zambia safari are:

• Clothes in khaki, green, beige and neutral colours.
• Long-sleeved shirts that offer protection from the sun and mosquitoes.
• T-shirts.
• Shorts or a light skirt.
• Jeans or safari trousers for evenings and cooler days.

How is customs duty calculated?

How Is Custom Duty Calculated?

1. The first duty levied is basic customs duty. ...
2. 10 per cent social welfare surcharge is levied on the value of goods.
3. IGST is levied, which is a combination of factors such as BCD, social welfare surcharge and the entire value.
4. Levy of GST Compensation cess.

What are the procedures for import?

Import procedures

• Obtain IEC. ...
• Ensure legal compliance under different trade laws. ...
• Procure import licenses. ...
• File Bill of Entry and other documents to complete customs clearing formalities. ...
• Determine import duty rate for clearance of goods.

How much is import duty on cars in Zambia?

Importation of motor vehicles attracts customs duty at 25%, an excise duty of 20%-30% (depending on engine size) and on top of this, a value added tax (VAT) at 16%. This results in inflation in the cost of motor vehicles in Zambia of between 75% and 90%.

How much does it cost to clear a vehicle in Zambia?

The clearing agents arrange customs clearance and inland transportation. Customs clearance and inland transportation from Dar es Salaam to Lusaka costs approximately $1,200 – 1,500 per vehicle and takes approximately 12 days.

Can you wear shorts in Zambia?

For men shorts (not too short) are fine in the bush, but long trousers are more socially acceptable in the towns and rural villages. (you will rarely see a respectable black Zambian man wearing shorts outside a safari camp.) For women a knee-length skirt or culottes are ideal.

What is illegal in Zambia?

The possession of drugs, including recreational drugs such as marijuana, is illegal in Zambia. Drug use and trafficking are also offenses and punishments can be severe. The possession of more than 0.5 gram of an illegal substance can constitute drug trafficking in Zambia.

What is the best currency to take to Zambia?

The best currencies to take to Zambia (in order of preference) are US dollars, UK pounds, South African rands and Euros; the currencies of most neighbouring countries are worthless in Zambia, except at the relevant borders. The exception is Botswanan pula, which can also be exchanged in Lusaka.

How much are customs fees?

The current handling fees for import parcels is £12.00 for parcels where the contents value is below £900 (equivalent to €1000). High value goods over the threshold provided by HMRC and the UK Government (currently €1000 / £900), the handling fee is £25.00.

How much does customs clearance cost?

The standard rate for Customs Clearance is around $50 for clearance with China's Customs and $100-$120 for clearance with CBP. It cannot be anticipated on the freight quote, but CBP may (at their discretion) conduct an examination, accruing costs for you (refer ISF Filing, above).

How do I avoid customs charges?

The easiest way to reduce your taxes on gifts you are shipping to the UK is to stick to purchasing and sending goods subject to little or no charge. The UK government provides a list of products and their associated VAT rate.