🇿🇲 Aduanas e impuestos de importación: Zambia
Datos rápidos
Umbral libre de impuestos
$0
Impuestos desde $0
IVA / Impuesto
16%
CIF value + duty. VAT at 16% on most imports. Basic food items and agricultural inputs at 0%.
Tiempo de despacho
3-10 días
tramitación habitual
Tipos arancelarios por categoría
| Categoría | Tipo arancelario | Capítulo HS |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0-25% | 85 |
| Clothing | 25% (protective) | 61-62 |
| Footwear | 25% | 64 |
| Food & Beverages | 0-25% (basic food 0-5%) | 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-15% (capital goods 0-5%) | 84 |
| Cosmetics | 15-25% | 33 |
| Books | 0% | 49 |
| Toys & Games | 15-25% | 95 |
Las tarifas mostradas corresponden a mercancías estándar. El tipo exacto depende del código HS de tu artículo.
Calculadora de aranceles
Proceso de despacho de aduanas
Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA, zra.org.zm) manages customs. ASYCUDA World electronic system. COMESA and SADC member. VAT at 16% on imports. Landlocked, imports via Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Durban (South Africa), Beira (Mozambique), or Walvis Bay (Namibia). Lusaka is the main clearance hub. Nakonde (Tanzania border) and Chirundu (Zimbabwe border, one-stop border post) are key crossing points.
Qué esperar realmente
Landlocked copper exporter. ZRA customs is modernizing with ASYCUDA World, improving transparency. Transit dependency adds 2-4 weeks (Dar es Salaam corridor most used). Multiple transit corridors available (Tanzania, South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia). Chirundu one-stop border post with Zimbabwe is a model for Africa. DHL, FedEx operate in Lusaka and Copperbelt. Postal mail 3-6 weeks. VAT at 16%. Kwacha (ZMW) currency can be volatile. Copper mining sector ensures good industrial logistics. Corruption declining with ZRA reforms.
Documentos necesarios
Factura comercial
Descripción, cantidad, valor, datos del remitente y destinatario
Lista de empaque
Descripción detallada del contenido
Declaración aduanera (CN22/CN23)
Requerida para envíos postales
Guía aérea (AWB)
Generada por el transportista al reservar el envío
Certificado de origen
Puede requerirse para aranceles reducidos
Licencia de exportación/importación
Para productos restringidos
Requisitos de licencia de importación
Required for firearms, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, used vehicles. ZABS (Zambia Bureau of Standards) conformity for regulated products. Pre-shipment inspection for some categories. Used clothing imports restricted.
Certificado de origen
COMESA certificate for regional preferential trade. SADC certificates. AfCFTA certificates. Issued by Zambia Association of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ZACCI). AGOA certificate for US preferential access.
Más información →Artículos prohibidos y restringidos
Prohibidos
- xNarcóticos y drogas ilegales
- xExplosivos y materiales inflamables
- xArmas y municiones
- xProductos falsificados
- xMoneda y documentos falsos
Restringidos (requiere permiso)
- !Medicamentos
- !Alimentos y bebidas
- !Plantas y semillas
- !Electrónica (baterías de litio)
- !Perfumes y cosméticos
Enlaces útiles
Estimación de aranceles
Cargos de importación estimados al enviar mercancías a Zambia:
| Valor del producto | Arancel | IVA/Impuesto | Total a pagar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $13 | $10 | $23 |
| $100 | $25 | $20 | $45 |
| $200 | $50 | $40 | $90 |
| $500 | $125 | $100 | $225 |
| $1000 | $250 | $200 | $450 |
Solo estimaciones. Los aranceles reales dependen de la categoría del producto.
Rutas populares a Zambia
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Zambia?
Zambia has no duty-free threshold. All imported goods are subject to duties regardless of their value.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Zambia?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Zambia is 16%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. VAT at 16% on most imports. Basic food items and agricultural inputs at 0%.
How long does customs clearance take in Zambia?
Typical customs clearance in Zambia takes 3-10 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Zambia?
To import into Zambia, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.
What items are prohibited from import into Zambia?
Zambia prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.