External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views contained therein. A small number of goods may be imported into Zambia duty-free. Duty on productive machinery for agriculture and mining is zero percent. Import licenses have been abolished. Ivory imports are banned.
Banks are responsible for documenting payment.
Most imports over 5,000 U.S. dollars must undergo pre-shipment inspection by SGS, and should have the accompanying documentation. Goods leaving the bonded facility need to be declared to the ZRA and Customs Office. There are no prohibited imports of otherwise legal goods. Standards legislation is outdated and not enforced. Several companies have undertaken to become certified to ISO 9000.