ZIMBABWE – USED CAR IMPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS

Import tax rates for used Japanese vehicles are determined by the vehicle’s engine capacity. The applicable tax rates vary based on the vehicle type:

1. For non-commercial vehicles, tax rates range from 60% to 80%.
2. Light passenger vehicles and station wagons are subject to tax rates between 25% and 40%.
3. Vehicles with an engine capacity of less than 1500cc will face a 40% tax rate.
4. Buses or mini-buses may incur a tax rate ranging from 0% to 60%.
5. A 25% surtax of the Value of Duty Purposes (VDP) is applicable to vehicles that are 5 years old.
6. Additionally, a 15% VAT (Value Added Tax) is charged.

These tax rates are based on the engine capacity and type of vehicle, and they influence the overall cost of importing used Japanese vehicles.