Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-582  

NTB Type

2.6. Additional taxes and other charges  

Complaint

Customs charging duty on STR goods which are exempted from paying duty under the Comesa Simplified Trade Regime  

Status note

On 30 July 2013, Zimbabwe Focal point confirmed ZIMRA report that Zimbabwe does not charge customs duty on goods that qualify under STR if the goods have been properly declared as per the requirement. It should however be taken into cognizance that Import Value Added Tax (VAT) at a rate of 15% is payable. Also where the importer does not have a Tax Clearance Certificate (ITF 263) Presumptive Tax at a rate of 10% of the Value of the goods being imported is payable. Clearance under STR is limited to a consignment of us$1000. If the consignment exceeds the US$1000 duty is paid on the excess
List of goods which qualify under STR are displayed at the respective Border Posts. Furthermore TIDOs are placed at the respective Border Posts to assist persons importing such goods understand the clearance procedures.  

Progress update note

On 15 April 2013, Zimbabwe Focal point reported that the matter had been referred to Zimbabwe Revenue Authority for their attention.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Zimbabwe: Kariba (Border post)  

Reporting Country or Region

Zimbabwe  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2013-03-18  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2013-07-30  

Product Description

All products

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Total value

US$2 000.00  

Date reported

2013-04-19 12:07  

Modified

2013-08-02 15:18