Import Regulations For Used Cars From Japan To Zambia

Importing Used Car from Japan to Zambia

Shipping

Used cars imported to Zambia are shipped to the maritime port of Durban or Dar-Es-Salaam. JapanTradeCar will organize the export from Japan up to the port of Durban or Dar-Es-Salaam. Due to very low shipping rates to South Africa, Durban is currently the recommended port of delivery. If you buy your car from JapanTradeCar.com, we will arrange export and shipping from Japan.

Age Restriction

When importing used vehicle to Zambia age of the vehicle does not matter.

Road Worthiness Inspection (JEVIC Inspection)

Used vehicles imported to Zambia must under go a "Road Worthiness Inspection". Road Worthiness Inspection in case of all imports of used cars from Japan to Zambia must be performed by JEVIC.

JEVIC is a strict vehicle safety inspection test.  It ensures that the vehicle being sent has such things as genuine mileage, has no damage to the chassis, all lights are working, no major rust, has tyres that are safe enough to drive with, has good working brakes and the constant velocity joints are not worn out.

JEVIC is mandatory in all countries that require JEVIC

Import Taxation in Zambia

Import Taxation in Zambia is relatively complex that is why we can not provide an exact formula. Please use the Motor Vehicle Tax Calculator to get an estimate on taxation costs. Please Note! Your vehicle might be reevaluated by the Revenue Authority.

Further Reading

Home Page of Zambian Revenue Authority
JEVIC

Cheat Sheet

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