Destination
Importing Cars From Japan to Zambia
Zambia is landlocked. Most imports route through Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and are trucked to Lusaka. Right-hand drive market. Surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.
Port
Dar es Salaam (then trucked to Lusaka)
Age limit
No fixed cap (older units attract surtax)
Drive side
Right-hand drive
Shipping time
35–55 days to Dar, plus inland
Inspection
JEVIC recommended
Import rules
Right-hand drive. Vehicles older than 5 years attract a 25% surtax on CIF in addition to standard duties. JEVIC pre-shipment inspection recommended for confidence.
Estimated duties and taxes
Customs duty, excise duty, VAT, plus Surtax (vehicles >5 years). Total tax burden typically 70–100% of CIF for older vehicles.
Indicative figures only. Final amounts are set by your customs authority on the day of clearance.
Shipping to Dar es Salaam
Typical transit time: 35–55 days to Dar, plus inland. RoRo is the standard option for most cars; container is recommended for higher-value units or multiple vehicles.
Required documents
Bill of Lading (or transit document), invoice, JEVIC certificate, deregistration. Coordinated with your ZRA-registered clearing agent.
Popular in this market
Popular Models in Zambia
Toyota Hilux
Toyota Premio
Toyota Mark X
Land Cruiser Prado
Why us
Why Import to Zambia Through Us
- Routine shipments through Dar es Salaam
- Coordinated inland trucking to Lusaka
- Quote available door-to-Lusaka
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