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Our step by step guide will help you to understand how the car import process works, from the UK all the way to collection in Lusaka; including car sourcing, VAT free exports, shipping, transport, costs, vehicle regulations and calculating duties in Zambia.<br>
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How the car import process works: UK - Zambia • Car sourcing • UK VAT free sales • Shipping • Transport • Costs • Vehicle regulations • Calculating Duties
Buying new and used cars from the UK • VAT qualifying cars = 20% saving • Find your perfect car • Negotiate the best value • We cover the VAT so you don’t have to
Car Import Services • From Japan or the UK • CIF to Walvis Bay • Door to door to Lusaka
Shipping Options Roll on – Roll off Container
How Much Does Shipping Cost? Prices are correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change.
CIF Service • Includes: • Car sourcing, purchase & inspections • Delivered to Walvis Bay or Durban • Excludes: • Export, clearing, customs & registration • Collection
Door to door: UK to Harare • Includes: • Car sourcing, purchase & inspections • Export, clearing, customs & registration • Collection in Lusaka
Payment Process • Deposit of £1,000 to secure your car • Our CIF service is paid for in the UK, before your car is delivered to the UK port. • Pay clearing agents separately for and clearing services they provide.
Vehicle Regulations And Requirements Zambia Age: No age limit and no restriction on makes or models eligible for import. Left Hand Drive: Only Right hand drive vehicles may be imported. Pre-Export Inspections: A Jevic inspection is required, which we can assist with prior to export from the UK.
How is Import Duty Calculated? Import duty is calculated off the CIF invoice. Rates applied are:
Carbon Emission Surtax Rates Import duty is calculated off the CIF invoice. Rates applied are:
How is Import Duty Calculated? For a 2018 car with a CIF value of 450,000 ZMW and an engine size of 1,500cc CIF Value = 450,000 ZMW Customs Duty is 25% = 112,500 ZMW
How is Import Duty Calculated? For a 2018 car with a CIF value of 450,000 ZMW and an engine size of 1,500cc CIF Value = 450,000 ZMW Customs Duty is 25% = 112,500 ZMW Excise Duty is 20% = 90,000 ZMW VAT is 16% of CIF + Excise Duty + Customs = 274,500 ZMW
How is Import Duty Calculated? For a 2018 car with a CIF value of 450,000 ZMW and an engine size of 1,500cc CIF Value = 450,000 ZMW Customs Duty is 25% = 112,500 ZMW Excise Duty is 20% = 90,000 ZMW VAT is 16% of CIF + Excise Duty + Customers = 274,500 ZMW Total amount of Duty Payable is Customs Duty + Excise Duty + VAT + Carbon Emission Surtax 112,500 + 90,000 + 72,000 + 50,000 = 324,500 ZMW So, the total customs duty for this car is 324,500 ZMW
Documents Needed to Import Your Car into Zambia • CIF Invoice as proof of purchase for the vehicle. • Bill of Lading (Original Copy) • Freight statement • Documents that are related to the acquisition, purchase, shipment or importation of the used vehicle • Certificate of Title and Registration (Original Copy) • Driver's License • International Insurance Policy • Non-Sale Certificate • Valuation Certificate • Letter of Transfer
How Long Does it Take to Import a car to Zambia? It usually takes 35 days to import a car to Zambia.
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