Zimbabwe Import Restrictions

by countryaah · Published June 2, 2019 · Updated November 3, 2019

In order to enter Zimbabwe, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of Zimbabwe government, preferably, license must be obtained prior to passage through the customs, preventing the goods from being retained. On this page, you will see what kinds of items are prohibited from entering the Zimbabwe, and which items need special documentation before exporting to Zimbabwe.

Import regulations

Senders should determine import restrictions from Zimbabwe authorities before posting:

Anti-parasite products, agriculture
Alcoholic beverages
Animals, animal products and skins
Cereals
Coffee, tea
Drugs; prescription and non-prescription
Electronic equipment
Foodstuffs
Industrial equipment
Laser disc
Leather goods
Mineral oil
Machine games – toys
Measuring instruments
Personal effects
Pharmaceutical products
Parasites and insect killers
Plants and parts of plants
Samples, textile
Seeds
Shoes
Sports equipment
Tobacco
Televisions, television receivers
Venereal diseases, advertisements for treatment of
War material

Special documentation requirements

Zimbabwe has no current requirements for special documentation.

Please ensure that all ECI and EPI – Parcel items addressed to P.O. boxes include a telephone number, mobile number or an e-mail address (if available) for efficient delivery and better quality of service.

Prohibitions

In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI International Courier Regulations, Zimbabwe prohibits: