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Free import duty calculator
Zimbabwe import duty calculator
Work out the duty, import VAT and fees on goods imported into Zimbabwe. Results use the same engine and tariff data as the LandedFees calculator, with the source of each rate.
Import rules for Zimbabwe
Read from the LandedFees engine for 27 October 2026. Product duty rates depend on the HS code; use the calculator above for yours.
Valuation basis
CIF
Zimbabwe assesses ad valorem duty on the CIF value: the price of the goods plus the cost of international freight and insurance to the point of entry.
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026); LandedFees calculation engine (the same code the calculator on this page runs)
Import VAT
15% VAT
Charged on CIF + duty + excise.
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026); LandedFees calculation engine (the same code the calculator on this page runs)
De minimis
no de minimis
There is no de minimis threshold on file for Zimbabwe. Duty and import taxes apply from the first unit of value.
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026)
Entry fees and surcharges
None on file
The engine applies no ad valorem entry fees or statutory surcharges for Zimbabwe. Broker and carrier charges are not included.
Currency
ZWG
Duties and import taxes are assessed in ZWG.
Source: LandedFees engine country rules (formulas verified against primary sources, June 2026)
Tariff schedule
1 source
- WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS reported MFN (HS-6) - ZW, data as of 31 December 2023, checked 23 October 2026
Duty by HS chapter from China to Zimbabwe
Chapter pages show the rate spread and a sample landed cost for the most traded product groups.
- HS 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders and reproducers
- HS 84Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances
- HS 87Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling-stock
- HS 73Articles of iron or steel
- HS 61Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted
- HS 62Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, not knitted or crocheted
- HS 30Pharmaceutical products
- HS 39Plastics and articles thereof
- HS 90Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring and precision instruments
- HS 76Aluminium and articles thereof
Import duty into Zimbabwe by origin
Zimbabwe import duty FAQ
How is import duty calculated for goods shipped to Zimbabwe?
Duty is the tariff rate for the product's HS code multiplied by the dutiable value. Zimbabwe assesses ad valorem duty on the CIF value: the price of the goods plus the cost of international freight and insurance to the point of entry. Import VAT is then charged at 15% on CIF + duty + excise. Enter your HS code or a product description above to get the exact rate for your goods.
What is the import VAT rate in Zimbabwe?
The standard rate used by the calculator is 15% (VAT), charged on CIF + duty + excise.
Is there a de minimis threshold for imports into Zimbabwe?
There is no de minimis threshold on file for Zimbabwe. Duty and import taxes apply from the first unit of value.
Is shipping cost included in the dutiable value in Zimbabwe?
Yes. Zimbabwe uses CIF valuation, so international freight and insurance are added to the price of the goods before duty is calculated. Enter them in the shipping and insurance fields above.
Are there customs fees on top of duty in Zimbabwe?
The calculator applies no ad valorem entry fees or statutory surcharges for Zimbabwe. Broker, carrier and storage charges are not included.
What currency are duties paid in for Zimbabwe?
Duties and import taxes in Zimbabwe are assessed in ZWG. The calculator above accepts an invoice in USD or ZWG and reports the result in the invoice currency you choose.
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