Customs declaration requirements for Zambia
Customs Declare produces the completed Bill of Entry (Customs Declaration Form CE 20) for consignments over USD 2,000; simplified Form CE 6 for consignments of USD 2,000 or below; filed via ASYCUDA World for Zambia’s own customs authority, in English, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Confirmed against the authority’s own published source- Form
- Bill of Entry (Customs Declaration Form CE 20) for consignments over USD 2,000; simplified Form CE 6 for consignments of USD 2,000 or below; filed via ASYCUDA World
- Issuing authority
- Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), Customs Services Division
- Primary language
- English
- Accepted languages
- English
- Required supporting documents
- Import permit, phytosanitary certificate, veterinary certificate, police certificate firearms
- Last verified
- Aug 26, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import licensing required
Import of goods into Zambia requires a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) under the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) Import Quality Monitoring Scheme, presented to the Zambia Revenue Authority at customs clearance. A 2026 upgrade specifically added electronic and electrical products as a mandatory regulated category.
Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS)
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 16%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- Available under an applicable trade agreement
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Zambia
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Zambia require?
Zambia’s import declaration is the Bill of Entry (Customs Declaration Form CE 20) for consignments over USD 2,000; simplified Form CE 6 for consignments of USD 2,000 or below; filed via ASYCUDA World, issued by Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA), Customs Services Division.
Which languages does Zambia accept on a customs declaration?
English
What supporting documents are required to import into Zambia?
Import permit, phytosanitary certificate, veterinary certificate, police certificate firearms
What is the VAT rate on imports into Zambia?
The default VAT rate on record for Zambia is 16%.