Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Zambia
To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Zambia: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import VAT is 16%. There is no free trade agreement with China, so the general duty rate for each tariff code applies. Check whether your product needs a local certificate before it ships. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 230/400 V, 50 Hz.
- Duty basis
- CIF
- Import tax
- VAT 16%
- Trade agreement with China
- None
- Conformity
- Check local requirements
- Grid
- 230/400 V, 50 Hz
What we handle for buyers in Zambia
- Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
- Tariff code and landed cost estimate before you order
- Documents and labels Zambia requires for your product
- Electrical configuration for 230/400 V, 50 Hz on machines
- Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
- Export crating, shipping and documents to Zambia
Does Zambia have a free trade agreement with China?
No. Goods from China pay the general duty rate for their tariff code. We confirm the code and estimate the landed cost before you order.
What voltage and frequency do machines need in Zambia?
The grid in Zambia is 230/400 V at 50 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.
Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Zambia?
It depends on the product. We check the local requirements for your tariff code and ask the factory for the documents before shipping.
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