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Importation of ICT equipment is duty-free
04 Oct 2012 at 04:50hrs | Views
Did you know that computers, cellphones and other selected information and communication products and gadgets can be imported duty free?
Customs duty on the importation of products listed in the table below was scrapped in order to promote the development of the information and communication technology sector.
How to clear the goods
Commercials imports have to be cleared on a Bill of Entry Form 21 through a registered clearing agent. If the goods are less than US$1 000 they can be cleared on a Form 49 with or without the use of the services of a clearing agent. Non-merchandise goods imported by private individuals (private imports) attract import duty at a flat rate of 40 percent, except in situations where one elects for the use of the appropriate Customs tariff prior to clearance. Private imports can be cleared on a document used for private clearance (Form 49) without the use of a clearing agent.
Which documents need to be attached to the declaration on clearance?
Invoice from the supplier
Consignment note/freight statement (where applicable)
Export documents from the country of export (where applicable)
Permits/licences from the relevant issuing authorities, for instance Potraz (where applicable)
Any other relevant documents that may be requested by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
Please Note:
The above list is not exhaustive. Customs duty rates for other products not listed can be obtained upon request from your nearest Zimra office, or can be obtained from the Zimra website.
Goods have to be properly declared and entered for clearance at the point of entry.
VAT is still payable at 15 percent.
Disclaimer:
This article was compiled by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority for information purposes only. Zimra shall not accept responsibility for loss or damage arising from use of material in this article and no liability will attach to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority.
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Call us (Head Office): 04-758891/5; 790813; 790814; 781345; 751624; 752731
Customs duty on the importation of products listed in the table below was scrapped in order to promote the development of the information and communication technology sector.
How to clear the goods
Commercials imports have to be cleared on a Bill of Entry Form 21 through a registered clearing agent. If the goods are less than US$1 000 they can be cleared on a Form 49 with or without the use of the services of a clearing agent. Non-merchandise goods imported by private individuals (private imports) attract import duty at a flat rate of 40 percent, except in situations where one elects for the use of the appropriate Customs tariff prior to clearance. Private imports can be cleared on a document used for private clearance (Form 49) without the use of a clearing agent.
Which documents need to be attached to the declaration on clearance?
Invoice from the supplier
Consignment note/freight statement (where applicable)
Export documents from the country of export (where applicable)
Permits/licences from the relevant issuing authorities, for instance Potraz (where applicable)
Any other relevant documents that may be requested by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
The above list is not exhaustive. Customs duty rates for other products not listed can be obtained upon request from your nearest Zimra office, or can be obtained from the Zimra website.
Goods have to be properly declared and entered for clearance at the point of entry.
VAT is still payable at 15 percent.
Disclaimer:
This article was compiled by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority for information purposes only. Zimra shall not accept responsibility for loss or damage arising from use of material in this article and no liability will attach to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority.
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To contact Zimra:Visit our website: www. zimra.co.zw, Follow us on Twitter: @Zimra_11, Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ Zimra.11, Send us an e-mail: pr@zimra.co.zw
Call us (Head Office): 04-758891/5; 790813; 790814; 781345; 751624; 752731
Source - Zimra
