The document introduces the new ASYCUDA++ customs entry processing system implemented in Zimbabwe. It aims to streamline customs operations to improve revenue collection and reduce the administrative burden on traders. Key features include Direct Trader Input which allows traders to submit entry declarations electronically, reducing clearance times. A simplified Form 21 customs declaration form is printed in black and white, lowering costs. Traders will no longer need to wait at customs offices for assessments, improving efficiency.
The document introduces the new ASYCUDA++ customs entry processing system implemented in Zimbabwe. It aims to streamline customs operations to improve revenue collection and reduce the administrative burden on traders. Key features include Direct Trader Input which allows traders to submit entry declarations electronically, reducing clearance times. A simplified Form 21 customs declaration form is printed in black and white, lowering costs. Traders will no longer need to wait at customs offices for assessments, improving efficiency.
Introduction Goods that are imported into or exported from Zimbabwe must be declared to Customs. With the exception of some goods carried as passenger's baggage, goods of a value not exceeding a prescribed amount and certain other categories of private or diplomatic importations the standard form of declaration is made on Form 21- Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Bill of Entry. The legal provisions enacting the use of this form are contained in Part 2 and First Schedule, Part II of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
The new ASYCUDA ++ system has been introduced in Zimbabwe with the objective of streamlining the operation of Customs entry processing. This should result both in more efficient revenue collection and a reduced administrative burden on the trading community. Streamlined processing of entries should also result in reduced clearance times.
At all our computerised ports, the full advanced computer system is already running. Arrangements will be made to notify traders within a locality when computerisation is implemented our non computerised ports.
The Asycuda ++ features that you will observe can be summarised as follows:
The introduction of Direct Trader Input which will give the trade more control over this important area resulting in a reduction in clearance times due to the elimination of validation failures and resultant forms C30 resolution. Traders using remote DTI will be able to obtain information directly from the customs computer relating to their business with customs.
A simplified Form 21 is printed in black and white resulting in substantial cost savings.
The need to have staff attending all day at the customs office will be removed. Presentation of payment with the entry submission will avoid the need to wait for assessment notices and lengthy queues at the cashiers.
The use of the new Customs Release Order will provide extra security to both customs and the trade. This computer-generated document will be the evidence that goods have been cleared from customs control.
In introducing these changes zimra has the interests of legitimate traders in mind at all times.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 2 Officers have been trained on the new procedures prior to their introduction .The asycuda system will have long-term benefits to all stakeholders.
1.0 Direct Trader Input (DTI).
1.1 What is DTI?
Direct Trader Input is the term used in situations where the Agent or importer is responsible for the input of the Customs entry to the customs system. This may be by connection to the Customs system directly or by use of an electronic message. The use of DTI is widespread in the Customs world. It is the normal mechanism by which most entries are received in all developed countries. It removes from Customs what is basically a clerical task and places the responsibility where it properly belongs, with the trade. It is a perfect example of a trade facilitation measure that benefits both Zimra and the trade.
1.2 Benefits
The reasons that DTI has been so widely introduced are two fold.
First from the Zimbabwe Revenue Authoritys (ZIMRA) perspective, it results in the reduction of the cost to ZIMRA sections of processing entries. This cost saving is not only in respect of the direct staff costs for data input personnel and the associated management costs but also the reduced requirement for computer hardware, consumables and office space.
Further savings are made by the removal of the need to deal with data correction actions on entries that fail data capture controls. These savings enable targeted improvements in other more important areas of interest to ZIMRA. The result of these increased resources in these key areas inevitably results in an increased detection rate for irregularities.
From the trade perspective, the ability of the trader to ensure that his entry has been accepted and validated by ZIMRA should mean a reduction in clearance times and the elimination of the administration of validity error resolution with ZIMRA. They have control of an area where delays can otherwise occur. It also enables them to have up to date information on their entries and accounts on line. Since information will be on line, there will not be any F45s arising from wrong rates of duty and exchange rates.
1.3 DTI in ASYCUDA ++
ASYCUDA++ is designed specifically with DTI at its core. Security is controlled completely by the system. The traders do not have direct access to the ZIMRA system. They communicate through a specifically designed program, MODBRK, by the use of electronic messages.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 3 These messages are pre-programmed and so cannot be altered by the trader in anyway. This means in simple terms that only messages requesting acceptance of entries or requests for list of entries or account balances will be accepted and actioned by the system. No other requests will be accepted by the ZIMRA system. The messages are encrypted and so cannot be intercepted by a third party. The system recognises the individual agent or importer by his name and password. The system limits an individual agent or importer to submitting only their own entries and also to obtaining information regarding their own business with ZIMRA. This ensures commercial confidentiality.
1.4 DTI options
There are two options available under ASYCUDA ++ for using DTI in Zimbabwe. Both methods can be used.
1.4.1 Remote DTI
Under this method the approved DTI declarant, using information provided by the importer or exporter prepares the customs declaration at their own premises using a PC. This may be stand alone or part of an in-house network, with a communication link to the ASYCUDA Customs Server. In this context the declarants PC is known as a client machine and receives messages from and transmits messages to the ASYCUDA Customs Server.
The declaration information is input by the declarant and is subjected to interactive validation checks. When the full declaration information has been input a facility exists for it to be checked against control data previously downloaded to the client machine from the customs server.
Any errors detected during the input phase or the local check must be rectified before the next stage is initiated. In the event that any of the errors identified by the checking process cannot be immediately rectified the declaration data may be stored locally on the client machine or on the Customs server under a unique identity for retrieval at a later time.
If the local check is completed without errors the declaration data is then passed to the customs server with a request for registration.
The declaration input data is then automatically checked against control data held in the customs server and if satisfactory will be allocated a Registration number.
The Registration response from the customs server will also provide the printout of the Form 21.
The computer generated Form 21 is to be signed by the declarant and, together with the necessary supporting documents, delivered without delay to the appropriate customs office. Dependent on the nature of the telecommunications infrastructure available, DTI declarants may be able to log-in to any customs server irrespective of their geographic location but the Form 21, and the payment of any revenue due, must be presented to the customs office identified on the Form 21.
The procedure for the Input of declaration data using the Bureau facility is very similar to that described above. A special area for the Bureau is defined in the public area at the individual ZIMRA offices. Within the Bureau Office ASYCUDA client computers with an associated printer are located.
This equipment will be supplied and manned by the Bureau Operator. Declaration data may be input via the keyboard or from diskettes. In either case the computer generated Form 21 must be signed by the declarant and, with the appropriate supporting documentation, delivered immediately to the ZIMRA Entry Reception Office/ Cash Office.
This option allows smaller declarants who do not have their own computers to use DTI. The bureau is connected directly to the Customs network.
2.0 The F21 Declaration Form
The new Form 21 is specifically designed to facilitate input of the information it contains to the Asycuda computer system. Although much of the information is now required in coded form the design also caters for the use of the form in a solely manual environment.
The lodgement at a ZIMRA Office of a declaration signed by the declarant or his/her representative shall indicate that the person concerned is declaring the goods in question for the Customs Procedure applied for and, without prejudice to the possible application of any penal provisions, shall be equivalent to the engagement of responsibility in respect of:
-the accuracy of the information given in the declaration, -the authenticity of the documents attached, and -the observance of the obligations inherent in the entry of the goods in question under the Customs Regime / Procedure concerned.
The form contains, inter-alia, a brief pre-printed declaration as to the accuracy of the information it contains. For computerised ports, a computer-generated printout is the legal document. The action of signing the document, writing your national identification number and presenting it to ZIMRA indicates full acceptance of all responsibilities.
Manual Environment The form may be completed in manuscript using block capitals in blue or black ink or ballpoint pen but must be legible and indelible. The form may also be completed by typewriter or computer printer. There must be no erasures or overwriting on the forms. Any alterations should be made by crossing out the incorrect detail and inserting those required at the side or above the original. Any alterations made this way must be initialled. An authorised registered agent before presentation to ZIMRA must sign the form.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 5 In instances where the form is considered illegible ZIMRA may require a fresh declaration to be completed.
Computerised Environment The declaration information is input by the declarant using DTI and is subjected to interactive validation checks. When the full declaration information has been input and there are no validation errors (C30 errors), the entry is registered by the Customs Server.
A computer-generated printout is produced and it is the legal document, which must be signed, dated and the necessary supporting documents attached for delivery to ZIMRA without delay.
The fields in a computer-generated printout are exactly the same as those on the new F21.
Code 777 will automatically appear on the duty rate column if ever there is a combination duty rate eg. 60% + $100.00/kg or if the duty rate is not ad valorem eg.$650/kg.
The basic F21 contains three distinct sections, viz:
- heading information which is common to the entire consignment and is identifiable by a sequential number identifier within each box from 1 to30,
- one set of item information which provides details pertaining to a particular commodity or procedure code. Each box containing item information is identified from box '31' to '46'.
Individual item information elements are identifiable by a combination of the item consecutive number and the item numeric identifier, eg l:37 represents item number 1 box '37', (the commodity code box in item 1); similarly, 5:36 represents item number 5 box '36', (the preference code box in item 5), etc. and lastly
- the summary total of duties and taxes for item 1 and declaration area identifiable by a numeric identifier between 47 and 51.
The basic form provides for goods of one tariff description or customs procedure to be declared.
A continuation sheet (Form No. F21 continuation page) must be used where the number of tariff descriptions or acceptable procedure codes exceeds one. This form provides for a further three sets of tariff descriptions or procedure codes to be declared but the maximum number of items to any one declaration is 999.
Item information boxes on the continuation forms bear the same identification system as used on the basic form.
The Commissioner General may authorise the private printing of the new form. Private prints of the form must correspond precisely as to size, layout and all particulars thereon with the officially printed copies. Further information on this aspect is available from:
The Commissioner General Box 4360 Harare. Tel: 263 4 752731/790811 Fax: 263 4 773161 E-mail: [email protected]
ZIMRA reserve the right to reject at presentation any forms, which do not comply with these requirements.
2.2 Documents to accompany declarations, assembly of the declaration set:
2.2.1 Supporting documents
ZIMRA will retain a full set of the commercial documents normally accompanying a declaration; these documents include commercial invoices, transport documents such as AWBs, rail advice notes and Bills of Lading, documents supporting a claim to preferential or reduced rates of duty and / or worksheets. Importers, exporters or declarants who wish to retain a set of similar documents for their own or other organisations use must ensure that a duplicate set is available at the time of first presentation of the declaration and these will be returned when ZIMRA processing of the declaration has been completed.
The number of copies of the declaration form to be submitted to ZIMRA varies as to the customs procedure(s) being used and whether or not the document will be processed using the computerised system.
2.3 Amendments to declaration information
A form 45 is used to advise declarants of errors on entries. This form (Form 45) "Bill of Entry Query Notification / Request to Amend" comprises four parts. Parts A and D are for official use only, Parts B and C are for completion by declarants as necessary.
The form (Part A) is prepared in duplicate by ZIMRA when an error is detected on an entry .The original copy is forwarded to the declarant and is to be completed at Part B as appropriate and then returned to ZIMRA at the place where the entry was first presented. Dependant upon the scope and/or magnitude of the error ZIMRA may require the preparation and lodgement of a "substitute entry" to replace the original. ZIMRA may also require an explanation as to the reason for any error in which case the requirement will be stated in Part B. In such instances Part C on the reverse of the form must be completed with the declarant's explanation for the error.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 7 ZIMRA may also call for payment of a deposit pending fulfilment of Section 44 of the Customs and Excise Act.
Any additional supporting documents requested by ZIMRA must accompany the original copy of the query advice upon its return to zimra.
The declaration contained in Part B of the form must be signed by the person responding to the customs query and must be the importer/exporter or his/her duly appointed agent. In signing this declaration the same conditions and responsibilities pertaining to the signing of the declaration on the relevant Form 21 apply.
3.0 Customs Assigned Numbers (CAN's)
All commercial importers, exporters and their appointed agents must be in possession of a Customs Assigned Number at the time of making a declaration to ZIMRA. The CAN is the means by which the ZIMRA computer system recognises traders registered with ZIMRA.
Arrangements exist whereby any importer, exporter or agent who is not already in possession of CAN may apply for registration. Application forms are available at all offices or alternatively will be forwarded upon request made to:
I.T. Section. Zimbabwe Revenue Authority 2 nd Floor, South, West Wing, Kurima House. 89 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Box 4360 Harare.
Once a CAN has been issued any changes concerning company name, status, address or phone details must be advised to the Computer Office at the address given above. Completion of the CAN number box is mandatory on all declaration types.
4.0 Customs Procedure Codes (CPCs)
New CPCs are now in place to bring Zimbabwe into line with international standards. They have been integrated into ASYCUDA ++.
4.1 Structure
The procedure codes are based on a 4 digit code that can define any of the normal customs procedures that apply anywhere in the world. An extra 3 digits are available for special rebates etc. that only apply in Zimbabwe.
The first group of 4 numbers is called the Extended Procedure. A list of these codes is attached. The Extended procedure is made up of 2 parts. The Requested Procedure and the Previous Procedure.
The Requested Procedure, which comprises the first 2 numbers of the 4 digit extended procedure, represents the customs procedure that is being asked for.
The Previous Procedure, which comprises the 3rd and 4th number of the 4 digits extended procedure, represents any previous customs procedure that the goods concerned have been entered under.
For example, when goods are entered for import into ZIMRA warehouse they would be entered under extended procedure 7100.
Requested Procedure 71 Warehousing Previous Procedure 00 No previous procedure
When those same goods are removed to home use they would use the extended procedure 4071.
Requested Procedure 40 Home use Previous Procedure 71 Previously in warehouse
4.3 Additional Codes
The special national rebates etc. are handled by the next set of 3 numbers. These additional codes follow as near as possible the old CPCs. The opportunity has been taken to simplify and rationalise the existing codes. A list of the new additional codes is attached. It can be seen that they are almost identical to the old CPCs. Their use is simple. If goods were entered for home use by the government they would use the full CPC 4000 403. If goods were re-imported after previous temporary exportation for repair under guarantee they would use the full CPC 6021 602.
4.4 Model (Type) of Declaration
Different boxes have to be completed on the different types of entry to provide the required information. When inputting an entry into ASYCUDA++ then the type of entry must be specified. The Model of Declaration is simply the type of entry.
Entry types are made up of a prefix, which tells whether it is an import, export or excise entry followed by the first number of the extended procedure. For example a home use entry would be input on an IM 4 Model of Declaration.
Each individual entry may have many lines or items each with different CPCs. All the individual CPCs must however start with the same number. It is possible for
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 9 example to use CPCs 4000 401 and 4000 402 on the same IM4 entry but not 4000 401 and 7100 000 as the first numbers in the CPCs are not the same.
Type or Model of Declaration
EX 1 Exportation EX 2 Temporary Export EX 3 Re-export
EXC 2 Excise
IM 4 Entry for home use IM 5 Temporary Importation IM 6 Re-importation IM 7 Entry for warehousing IM 8 R.I.B / R.I.T IM 9 Private Importations
5.0 Payment of customs duties and other charges
5.1 Pre-payment accounting
The prepayment facility is going to be used in both computerised and manual environments. This is a situation whereby declarants will pay first the exact amount of duties and taxes that are reflected on the F21 on presentation of their entries to ZIMRA for processing.
5.2 Prepayment Account Numbers
Each declarant / importer or exporter is given an account number which is his Customs Assigned Number (CAN). Although the CAN is national, the Prepayment Account Number is managed per office of clearance. The account number is written in box 48 of the F21.
Entries which are submitted to Customs without being paid for will not be processed. Customs accept no responsibility for delays in clearance arising from an insufficient balance existing in the account. No entries will be cleared until the account is restored to a credit balance. A statement of the account is produced by the computer (when required) detailing entries cleared against the account number, any credit amounts paid in during the period since production of the previous account statement and the account balance.
On assessment, money in the prepayment account is automatically transferred into the ZIMRA Revenue Account. Assessment notices are not going to be generated. If the amount transferred into revenue is less than the amount paid in the prepayment account, a credit balance will remain in the account. Such monies can be used for future importations. When the declarant / importer requires a refund, a Form 46 must be prepared to reclaim the overpaid amount. The Form 46 must be completed in triplicate and must
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 10 be supported by suitable evidence to substantiate the claim including copies of the original computer produced Registration Advice, Payment Receipt and a Customs Release Order.
5.3 Entry Reception/ Cash Office- This function is the first point at which ZIMRA receive the entry from the agent. Entries will be received at Entry Reception having been registered (that is, in a computerised environment.) In a manual environment, the cashier issues an entry identification number.
Upon first presentation all entries are subjected to the following checks, which are aimed at ensuring that: a) the entry is proper to the location at which it is presented and, b) the form is legible and complies with the requirements for a computer generated Form 21, c) it has been properly completed, e.g. signed and dated. d) the basic supporting documents are attached and e) the correct payment is attached.
The face vet checks will be applied and any errors should be referred to the agent and the documents rejected.
Receipt of the entry at the Entry Reception marks the official receipt of the entry into customs control. Once received at the Cash Office the entry should remain always within customs control and is never subsequently returned to the agent.
The payment will be recorded in ASYCUDA against the prepayment account declared on the form 21.
Payment may be effected by the following methods: -cash, -bank cheque, or -other cheques guaranteed by a special bank guarantee held by the Controller/Co-ordinator at the port of presentation of the entry.
Payment MUST be made on presentation of the entry to ZIMRA. If payment is not received within the due time ZIMRA reserve the right to cancel the entry and require presentation of a new entry.
5.4 Private Importations
For all private importations, the Declaration Cash system is used. This facility is whereby an assessment is done first and an assessment notice/ payment advice is generated for payment to be done at the cash office.
Before the F49 declaration his registered and assessed, the importer should be advised of the amount payable and must have ready cash on himself.
For companies importing goods of a negligible value,(that does not require a Bill of Entry) they are to clear on F49 but can use the prepayment facility.
6.1 Computerised environment The Customs Release Order is going to be the authority to release goods from ZIMRA control. It is a security document printed on security paper (with a customs logo as a watermark) on size A5.The Customs Release Order is also called form 21A (F21A). It is a continuation of the bill of entry F21.
A Customs Release Order is only issued when an entry has been processed through customs and all duties and taxes paid. It is issued in duplicate, the first copy is attached to the declarants set of documents and the second copy onto the ZIMRA set.
If there is no credit balance in the prepayment account, an entry cannot be assessed and a release order cannot be generated.
After an entry has passed through ZIMRA, the declarant / importer or exporter must make sure that he gets a Customs Release Order attached to his set of documents which he collects from ZIMRA.
**NB. At all ports of exit, a release order must be attached to the documents for acquittal otherwise delays will be experienced at ports of exits where Zimbabwe Revenue Officers want to verify whether such documents have passed through the office of clearance.
This measure has been put in place since the declaration input of entries into the customs computers is now controlled by the trade using DTI.
6.2 Manual Environment
A manually completed Customs Release Order is going to be issued for every entry that has been processed. It is going to be issued in triplicate and distributed in the same manner as in a computerised environment. The third copy (fast copy) is for audit purposes.
7.0 Clearance of Household effects
In order to reduce the burden of completing multi-item entries for consignments of household effects, special arrangements apply in relation to the entry of such goods which are for export (Type/Model of declaration EXI), for removal under bond or in transit through Zimbabwe. (Type/Model of declaration IM8)
Provided always that the consignment comprises only bona-: fide household effects a single item entry will be accepted covering all the goods in the consignment. The Commodity Code to be used in such circumstances must be that which attracts the highest rate of duty in relation to the goods within the consignment. The information in (Description of goods) must state the nature of the goods to that Commodity Code and additionally, generally describe the remainder of the
In instances where this arrangement may cause abnormal distortion to trade statistics ZIMRA reserve the right to determine a more representative Commodity Code and require amendment of the entry as necessary.
8.0 Non-availability of the computerised system
Due to unforeseen occurrences it is possible that occasions will arise where the computer system is unavailable; such periods of non-availability are likely to be extremely rare and of relatively short duration.
The procedures to be adopted during periods of non-availability of the computer system are known as 'Fallback' and cover two situations. 'Short Term Fallback' (STF) is the name given to the procedures adopted where the anticipated period of non- availability is not likely to exceed 24 hours. On other occasions the system adopted is known as 'Long Term Fallback' (LTF).
9.0 The Manual Procedure System
9.1 Declarant
The declarant manually prepares the Bill of Entry in the prescribed form. The number of copies needed is spelt out in CPCs descriptive notes. (Section 12.0) All supporting documents are to be attached on the F21 before submission to ZIMRA for processing. Prepayment remains mandatory in all manual environments and payment must be done on presentation of the Bill of Entry.
9.2 Entry Reception/Cash Office
The declarant will submit to the officer a signed entry, together with all supporting documents and the exact amount of money. He/she will get a receipt for the amount paid.
9.3 Entry Processing
If the Entry is correct, a manual Customs Release Order is issued and can be collected from the delivery office.
If a declaration has an error a F45 detailing the nature of the error will be issued and this can also be collected from the delivery office.
All queries should be channelled to the Queries Section and not to individual officers.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 13 10.0 Detailed guidance on completion of Form 21 Boxes
Box Description Action Use
Clearance Office
Manifest Number
Registration number and date
Mandatory Enter the name and code for the Customs Office where the entry is to be lodged for processing. e.g. Beitbridge ZWBB
Leave blank
For official use only
1
Declaration Type
Mandatory
The Type or model of declaration is identified in this box, which is in two parts. The first part tells the type of declaration Model Description EX Export entry EXC Excise entry IM Import entry The second part is the General procedure code which is the first digit of the CPC ( See Section 4.4 of this manual for details)
2
Exporter /Consignor
Mandatory
IM For import declarations enter full name and address of the exporter (Supplier) of the goods to Zimbabwe. This is usually the name of the person or organisation from which the Zimbabwean importer purchased the goods. EX For export declarations, the full name and address and the Customs Assigned Number (CAN) must be entered. This is usually the person or organisation that is exporting the goods from Zimbabwe.
3
Forms
Mandatory
Total number of pages in this declaration, including the front page and any insertions of page two, three, etc. If there is only one page it should be 1/1 and if there are two pages it should be 1/2 and 2/2 etc.
Mandatory Enter the total number of packages in the Declaration. For bulk goods, this box must be filled with the number 1.
7
Declarant s Reference Number
Mandatory
Enter your own reference number for the declaration. (Maximum 13 characters) (both alpha and numeric) *The reference number must not be repeated within a calendar year.
8
Importer/ Consignee
Mandatory
IM For imports enter the full name, address and Customs Assigned Number of the importer.
Where the importer is claiming Import Tax relief, enter the Registered Operators number in the appropriate box.
For Transits it is the bondholder.
EX For export declarations the consignee name and address must be entered. This is usually the name of the person or organisation to which the goods are consigned outside Zimbabwe.
9
Prohibited
Not used
10
Country of First Destination / Last consignment
Mandatory
IM and EX Enter the code for the country where the goods are first destined or last consigned (i.e. transit country)
11
Country of Supply
Mandatory
Prohibited
IM Enter the code for the country from which the goods were supplied. This is the code for the country where the goods were loaded for export to Zimbabwe, excluding transit countries. EX
12
Value details
Prohibited
Not used
13
Accounting Fee Details
Optional
Only used when an entry is paying Accounting Fees arising from a F45. Enter a three alpha character code: ACC
If the Entry is being completed by: i) An authorised Agent on behalf of the Importer / Exporter, Enter the Customs Assigned Number and name and address of the agent. ii) Importer/Exporter - Enter Self (CAN is 509999)
15
Country of Export
Mandatory
IM Enter the code for the country from which the goods were exported EX Enter the code for the country to where the goods are destined.(See appendix 11 for country codes)
16
Prohibited
Not used
17
Country of Destination
Prohibited
Mandatory
IM
EX Enter the code for the country to which the particular goods declared are to be finally exported.
18
Flight Details / Vehicle Registration / Train number
Mandatory
Optional
IM Enter the transport that brings the goods into the country: i) Air enter flight number ii) Road- enter vehicle registration number iii) Rail enter train number In addition, enter detention details, e.g. Road Report, Rail Advice Note and Detention Number(s).
In the second box enter a country code that shows the nationality (country of ownership or nationality) of the transport. EX
19
Container Flag
Mandatory
Enter 0 if not containerised and 1 if containerised.
20
Delivery terms
Mandatory
Enter a code describing the terms of delivery specified in the sale contract between the buyer and the seller of the declared goods. The code is the international standard incoterms code, promoted by the International Chamber of Commerce. Delivery terms format is of three characters, e.g. CIF, FOB etc. Also, enter the place referred to by the incoterm. e.g. CIF Bulawayo.
IM Total amount invoiced and currency code of particular goods declared. The first block states the currency code, (e.g. USD, ZAR etc) whereas for the second block represents the invoice amount. EX Total amount and currency code of particular goods declared to be in Zimbabwean dollars as per CD1 form rates. (See Appendix 11 for currency codes)
23
Exchange Rate
Mandatory
Enter the current Customs rate of exchange of the declared currency in box 22.
These boxes are used in the Valuation note segment of the entry to calculate the Defined Value. Freight charges can be split in cases where freight charges are invoiced in more than one currency. Rates of exchange to be shown on worksheet. Deductions: Enter amount of discount on whole invoice not already apportioned to individual items of the invoice.
25
Mode of transport
Mandatory
Enter the code of the means of arrival into, or departure from the country. (See Appendix 2 for mode of transport codes)
26 Prohibited Not used
27 Prohibited Not used
28
Exchange Control Declaration / E.I.S. ref.
Prohibited
Optional
IM
EX Enter the identifying particulars of any supporting Form CD1 and/or Export Incentive Scheme Claim Form.
29
Frontier Office Code
Mandatory
IM Enter the code of the customs office where the goods first entered Zimbabwe. EX - Enter the code of the customs office where the goods will finally leave Zimbabwe. RITs-Enter Port of final exit of the goods. (same as exports) RIBs-Enter port of final clearance of the goods.
IM Enter the code of the place where the goods are located EX Enter the code of the place where the goods are located prior to their being loaded for exportation and where they are available for examination by Customs if so required.
Enter the shipping marks and numbers for this item.
Enter number and code for the type of packages
Enter Container Numbers as appropriate
Enter here the actual description of the goods. The descrip- tion must be the normal trade description expressed in sufficiently precise terms to enable immediate and unam- biguous identification and classification (this does not mean repetition of the description found in the Tariff Handbook alongside the relevant Commodity Code). Where the Commodity Code to be used depends on size, weight or other physical criteria, the description should include that information. In the case of chemicals classified in Chapters 28 and 29 of the Tariff the full chemical name in accordance with the Chemicals Nomenclature Handbook must be used.
32
Item Number
Mandatory
Sequential number of the Item.
33
Commodity Code
Mandatory
Enter the full 8-digit commodity code relevant to the description and classification of the goods as set out in the Tariff Handbook.
34
Country of origin
Mandatory
Enter the country of origin code of goods in this item. (See Appendix 11 for country codes)
35
Gross Weight
Mandatory
Enter the gross weight of the goods declared to the nearest whole number.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 18 36 Preference Optional Enter a preference code, where applicable, to claim a reduced rate of import duty allowable when the goods conform to a description with a regional trade agreement, for preference on certain kinds of goods. (See Appendix 5 for preference codes)
37
CPC
Mandatory
Enter Customs Procedures Code applicable (See Appendix 10 and Section 12 for CPCs).
38
Net Weight
Mandatory
Enter the net weight of the goods declared rounded to the nearest whole number.
39
Prohibited
Not used
40
Preceding Document Reference
Optional
Enter details of any preceding document being acquitted. E.g. RIB, Warehouse Entry, Report Order, etc.
41
Supplementary Units
Mandatory
Prohibited
When a quantity other than net weight is required as per the Tariff Handbook, enter the unit. Up to 2 Supplementary Units may be specified against individual commodity codes.
If no units are specified in the Tariff Handbook.
42
Item Invoice Value
Mandatory
Enter the Item Invoice Value in the currency declared in Box 22.
43
Valuation Method (VM)
Mandatory
Enter the code appropriate to the valuation method used to arrive at the value for customs purposes and, where applicable and appropriate, the reference number of any Valuation Ruling issued by the Commissioner General. (See Appendix 6 for Valuation Codes)
44
Additional Information
Optional
Enter the Licence/Permit/Certificate reference number required as per applicable controls. Indicate Quantity/ Value to be marked off.
45
Prohibited
Not used
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 19 46 Defined Value Mandatory Enter the value of the goods for Customs duty purposes in Zimbabwe Dollars.
47
Duties and Taxes
Mandatory
Enter the Tax Base, Rate, Amount, Mode of Payment code and Total for all appropriate duties and taxes applicable to the item.(See Appendix 8 for details)
48
Account Code
Mandatory
Enter the importers or agents prepayment account. number.
49
Warehouse code and Address / Removal destination
Optional
To be used in future when goods are to be placed into or removed from a bonded warehouse; enter the code number, name and address of the warehouse. In the interim leave blank
Total Duties and Taxes Mandatory Enter the total amount of Duties and Taxes for the whole Entry. If none enter NIL.
Clearance Fee Mandatory Enter the Fees applicable to the Entry. If none enter NIL
Other Optional Enter any other payable charges e.g. fines.
Total payable Mandatory Enter the total payable for the whole entry. If none enter NIL
50 Declaration Mandatory Enter the name of the person making this declaration, the name of the respective firm or company and the capacity in which the declaration is being provided The declaration must be signed by the importer/exporter, or by an employee who has been duly authorised in the case of a firm or company, or by an authorised agent. The authorised signatory must enter his/her National I.D. No.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 20 11.0 Appendix 1 Customs Office Codes (Boxes 1 and 29 on the bill of entry)
ZWAGS Air Ground Services (Harare Airport)
ZWBA Bulawayo Airport
ZWBB Beitbridge Custom House
ZWBR Buffalo Range (Frontier Office only)
ZWBW Bulawayo Custom House (Clearance Office only)
ZWCZ Chiredzi Customs House
ZWCH Chirundu Custom House
ZWFB Forbes Border Post
ZWGW Gweru Custom House (Clearance office only)-
ZWHA Harare Airport
ZWHQ Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Headquarters (code allocated for administrative purposes only, not a valid code for use on Bills of Entry).
ZWHR Harare Custom House
ZWKB Kariba Border Post
ZWKW Kwekwe Custom House
ZWKN Kanyemba Border Post
ZWKZ Kazungula Border Post
ZWMG Maitengwe Border Post
ZWMK Mukumbura Border Post
ZWMN Masvingo Custom House (Clearance office only)
Note: The following codes are for use ONLY in conjunction with Excise Procedure Code (IM2). They are ONLY to be shown as Frontier Office Codes (Box 29 on the Bill of Entry as directed in the notes to the relevant Customs Procedure Code.
Declarants must identify from the list the appropriate code for the office where the declaration is due to be presented for clearance.
BWEX Bulawayo Excise
CHEX Chirundu Excise
CZEX Chiredzi Excise
GWEX Gweru Excise
HREX Harare Excise
KWEX Kwekwe Excise
MSEX Masvingo Excise
MTEX Mutare Excise
VFEX Victoria Falls Excise .
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 23 Appendix 2 Mode of Transport Codes (Box 25 on entry)
Transaction Value of Identical Goods: 1 st Alternative 2
Transaction Value of Similar Goods: 2 nd Alternative 3
The Deductive Value: 3 rd Alternative 4
The Computed Value: 4th Alternative 5
Fallback: Final Alternative 6
Commissioner Generals Value Ruling 7*
*This code is only applicable where the Commissioner General has issued a Value Ruling a copy of which must be attached to the Bill of entry presented to ZIMRA.
314 Secretary for Local Government, Rural and Urban Development certificate
315 Certificate issued by the Commissioner General
317 Declaration by the Export Processing Zone Executive Officer
318 Rebate letter from Commissioner General
400 Inward Processing Relief declaration.
500 Aircraft Assemblers Declaration
502 Declaration by the Responsible Officer for Rebates.
510 Declaration by the former President.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 29 Appendix 8 Duty Tax Types (Box 47 of the Bill of Entry)
(A) Tax Codes
01 Customs duty prime
02 Value Added Tax (VAT)
03 Surtax
(B) Tax Base
*This is the (VDP) Value for Duty Purposes (as in box 46) in relation to: 01 Customs Duty and 03 Surtax *It is also the (VTP) Value for Tax Purposes in relation to: 02 VAT
(C) Rate
*To be displayed will be the ad valorem rate of duty or Value Added Tax *In cases where there is a combination rate in the Customs Duty column eg 60% + $100.00/kg enter code 777
(D) Amount
Enter the amount of duty to be paid to two decimal places
(E) M.P (Method of Payment)
Enter code 1 if duty is to be collected Enter code 0 if no duty is to be collected
In a computerised environment box 47 will be electronically completed by the Computer system but it is advisable to complete it and double-check it against a computer-generated printout.
1000 Direct permanent export 1040 Direct permanent export after entry for home use 1052 Direct permanent export after temporary importation for inward processing 1071 Direct permanent export for excisable goods ex- warehouse.
2000 Entry for Excisable goods
2100 Temporary exports for outward processing 2171 Temporary exports for outward processing of goods ex-warehouse 2200 Temporary exports for return in an unaltered state 2271 Temporary exports for return in an unaltered state of goods ex-warehouse
3040 Re-export after entry for home use 3051 Re-export after temporary import 3052 Re-export after customs inward processing procedure 3071 Re-export after warehousing
4000 Entry for home use (general) 4051 Entry for home use after temporary import and return in an unaltered state 4052 Entry for home use after temporary import for inward processing 4071 Entry for home use ex-warehouse 4080 Entry for consumption ex-Removal in Bond 4081 Entry for consumption ex-Removal in Transit
5100 Temporary import for return in unaltered state 5200 Temporary import for customs inward processing procedure 5271 Temporary import for customs inward processing procedure ex - warehouse 5280 Entry for inward processing ex-Removal in Bond
6010 Re-importation after outright exportation 6021 Re-import after temporary export for outward processing procedure 6022 Re-import after temporary export for return of goods in an unaltered state
7100 Direct entry for customs warehousing procedure 7171 Re-warehousing of goods at the same or another port 7180 Entry for customs warehousing procedure after removal in bond 7181 Entry for customs warehousing procedure after removal in transit
8000 Removal of goods in bond 8071 Removal of goods in bond ex-warehouse
8100 Removal in transit 8180 Removal of goods in transit ex-RIB
105 Exportation of goods by the Government of Zimbabwe 1000, 1040, 1052, 1071, 2100, 2171, 2200, 2271, 3040, 3051, 3052, 3071
120 Exportation of goods - Industrial drawback is claimed
1040 125 Exportation of compensating products manufactured under IPR combined with materials on which industrial drawback will be claimed.
1040 170
Exportation of compensating products manufactured under I.P.R
1052 175 Exportation of goods ex Export Processing Zone 1052
180
Export of excisable goods
1000
201
Entry of opaque beer produced by Local Authorities
2000
301 Re-export after entry for home use where same state drawback of duty will be claimed
3040
320
Re-exportation of goods where Industrial drawback of duty is claimed.
3052 401 Goods for resale - Direct home use
4000, 4051,4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
402 Goods for use in manufacture - Direct home use
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
403 Goods for use by the Government
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
404 Goods for use by foreign embassies, High Commissions and other diplomatic missions 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 32 405 Donated hospital requisites including motor vehicles
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081,
406 Donated school requisites including motor vehicles
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
407 Component parts and materials for use in the manufacture of aircraft - conditional entry Commissioner requirements 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081 410 Goods for occupational therapy or training of the blind
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080,4081
411 Importation of goods by registered miners
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
412 Importation of specified goods for the mining industry and goods for the prospecting and search for mineral deposits
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
413 Importation of specified goods for the mining industry which are for specific use by registered miners
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071 , 4080,4081 414 Importation of goods of a capital nature for use in the prospecting and search for mineral deposits 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
415 i) Importation of goods for use in petroleum exploration or production ii) Importation of goods pursuant to a special mining lease.
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081 416 Component parts and materials for use in the manufacture of electrical goods - conditional entry Commissioner requirements
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080,4081 417 Importation of goods by farmers and agricultural co-operatives
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081 418 Importation of kerosene for use as fuel in jet aircraft and importation of fuel, lubricants, and consumable supplies for certain aircraft
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
420 Importation of aircraft stores and equipment for aircraft engaged in international air navigation, etc. 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
421 Importation of spare parts for repair or servicing of foreign owned aircraft
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 33 422 Importation of goods for free distribution by International Organisations
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081 423 Importation of goods by a foreign organisation under an aid or technical co-operation agreement
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081 424 Importation of goods by road safety associations or organisations
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080,4081 425 Importation of goods by religious, charitable or welfare organisations in Zimbabwe
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081 426 Automatic motor vehicles of 8703 and/or with special controls for use by a disabled person, and any other goods for use by a blind or disabled person under authority of a certificate issued by the Commissioner.
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081 427 Importation of goods for religious purposes
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
428 Importation of cups, medals and other trophies awarded outside Zimbabwe
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081 429 Importation of goods for incorporation in the construction of an approved project
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080,4081 430 Importation of goods for public museums
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
431 Importation of goods for preparation and packing of fresh fruit for export 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
432 Importation of samples for destructive testing
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
433 Importation of goods imported by blood transfusion service organisations
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081 434 Importation of seeds of all kinds in bulk for planting
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
435 Importation of substances prepared for medical or veterinary research 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
436 Importation of diamond drilling tools placed between a machine and the hole being drilled 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
437 Importation of containers e.g carboys, cylinders, etc. used on a returnable basis 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 34 438 Importation of capital equipment for use in export processing zones
4000, 4051, 4071, 4080, 4081
439
Importation of capital equipment for use in export processing zones
4000, 4051, 4071, 4080, 4081
440 Importation of specified goods for the manufacture of tyres under rebate.
4000, 4051, 4071, 4080, 4081 441
Importation of wines and /or spirits under rebate 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
443 Importation of bicycle kits for use in the assembly of bicycles.
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
444 Importation of donated goods by Local Authorities
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
445 Importation of certain goods by a former President 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
446 Importation of goods for use by the President of Zimbabwe and/or his spouse
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081 447 Importation of motor vehicle component parts by a registered assembler 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
449 Importations of goods for specific mine development operations
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081 450
Reserve Bank relief on capital goods and spares 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081 452
Reserve Bank relief on raw materials for manufacture 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081 453
Rebate of Duty on parts and accessories for public transport vehicles
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081 454
Rebate of Duty on parts of certain railway locomotives of NRZ 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
455
Rebate of Duty on parts of certain railway locomotives of other operators 4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
Suspension of duty on goods imported by Air Zimbabwe.
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
464 Suspension of duty on spares imported by ZISCO Steel.
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
465 Rebate of duty on motor vehicles imported by serving members of parliament of Zimbabwe.
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
466 VAT exemption on approved capital equipment imported into the country.
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
467 Suspension of duty on ZIMRA scanners.
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
468 Surtax on light passenger motor vehicles of chapter 8703.
4000, 4051, 4052, 4071, 4080, 4081
502 Temporary importation of goods for an approved project
5100 503 Temporary importation of aircraft, tools, spare parts and equipment for use in search, rescue, investigation, repair or salvage of lost or damaged aircraft
5100, 5200 504 Temporary importation for repair and return
5200, 5271, 5280
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 36 601 Re-importation after outright exportation where drawback of duty was claimed
6010 602
Re-importation following temporary exportation for repair of goods where no duty is payable.
6021 604
Re-importation following temporary exportation for repairs - customs duty and surtax not payable 6021
606 Re-importation following exportation of goods, other than those attracting an ad-valorem rate of duty, where a cost of repair is raised. 6021 701 Warehousing of light passenger motor vehicles of chapter 8703 where surtax is payable.
7100 801 Removal in bond of light passenger motor vehicles of chapter 8703 where surtax is payable.
Appendix 11 Country and Currency Codes (Boxes 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 22 and 34 on entry)
Country name 2 Alpha code Currency name 3 Chr.code (*See note below) Afghanistan AF * ZZZ Albania AL * ZZZ Algeria DZ * ZZZ American Samoa AS * ZZZ Andora AD * ZZZ Angola AO * ZZZ Anguilla AI * ZZZ Antarctica AQ * ZZZ Antigua and Barbuda AG * ZZZ Argentina AR * ZZZ Armenia AM * ZZZ Aruba AW * ZZZ Australia AU Australian Dollar AUD Austria AT Austrian Schilling ATS Azerbaijan AZ * ZZZ Bahamas BS * ZZZ Bahrain BH * ZZZ Bangladesh BD * ZZZ Barbados BB * ZZZ Belarus BY * ZZZ Belgium BE Belgian Franc BEF Belize BZ * ZZZ Benin BJ CFA Franc XOF Bermuda BM * ZZZ Bhutan BT * ZZZ Bolivia BO * ZZZ Bosnia & Herzegovina BA * ZZZ Botswana BW Pula BWP Bouvet Island B V * ZZZ Brazil BR Cruzeiro BRN British Indian Ocean Territory I0 US Dollar USD British Virgin Islands VG US Dollar USD Brunei Darussalam BN * ZZZ Bulgaria BG * ZZZ Burkina Faso BF CFA Franc XOF Burma BU * ZZZ
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 38 Burundi BI Burundi Franc BIF
Country name 2 Alpha code Currency name 3 Chr.code (*see note below) Cameron CM * ZZZ Canada CA Canadian Dollar CAD Cape Verde CV * ZZZ Cayman Islands KY * ZZZ Central African Republic CF * ZZZ Chad TD * ZZZ Chile CL * ZZZ China CN Remninbi Yuan CNY Christmas Island CX * ZZZ Cocos (Keeling) Islands CC * ZZZ Colombia CO * ZZZ Comoros KM * ZZZ Congo CG * ZZZ Cook Islands CK * ZZZ Costa Rica CR * ZZZ Cote d'Ivoire CI CFA Franc XOF Croatia HR * ZZZ Cuba CU Peso CUP Cyprus CY Cypriot Pound CYP Czechoslovakia CS * ZZZ Czech Republic CZ * ZZZ Democratic Yemen YD * ZZZ Denmark DK Kroner DKK Djibout DJ * ZZZ Dominica DM * ZZZ Dominican Republic DO * ZZZ East Timor TP * ZZZ Ecuador EC * ZZZ Egypt EG Egyptian Pound EGP El Salvador SV * ZZZ Equatorial Guinea GQ * ZZZ Estonia EE * ZZZ Ethiopia ET Birr ETB Falkland Islands (Malvinas) FK * ZZZ Foroe Islands FO * ZZZ Fiji FJ * ZZZ Finland FI Markka FIM France FR Franc FRF French Guiana GF French Franc FRF French Polynesia PF * ZZZ French Southern (Territories) TF French Franc FRF
Country name 2 Alpha code Currency name 3 Chr. code (*see note below)
Germany DE Deutschmark DEM Ghana GH Cedi GHC Gibraltar GI * ZZZ Greece GR Drachma GRD Greenland GL * ZZZ Grenada GD * ZZZ Guadeloupe GP French Franc FRF Guam GU US Dollar USD Guatemala GT * ZZZ Guinea GN * ZZZ Guinea-Bissau GW * ZZZ Guyana GY * ZZZ Haiti HT * ZZZ Heard & McDonald Islands HM Australian Dollar AUD Honduras HN * ZZZ Hong Kong HK Hong Kong Dollar HKD Hungary HU * ZZZ Iceland IS * ZZZ India IN Indian Rupee INR Indonesia ID * ZZZ Iran (Islamic Republic of) IR * ZZZ Iraq IQ * ZZZ Ireland IE Punt IEP Israel Shekel IL ILS Italy IT Lira ITL Jamaica JM * ZZZ Japan JP Yen JPY Jordan JO * ZZZ Kampuchea, (Democratic KH * ZZZ Peoples Republic) Kazakhstan KZ * ZZZ Kenya KE Kenyan Shilling KES Kiribati KI Australian Dollar AUD Kuwait KW * ZZZ Kyrgyzstan KG * ZZZ Lao People's Democratic LA * ZZZ Republic Latvia LV * ZZZ Lebanon LB * ZZZ
Country name 2 Alpha code Currency name 3 Chr. code (* see note below)
Lesotho LS Maluti LSL Liberia LR * ZZZ Libian Arab Jamahiriya LY * ZZZ Liechtenstein LI * ZZZ Lithuania LT * ZZZ Luxembourg LU * ZZZ Macau MO * ZZZ Madagascar MG * ZZZ Malawi MW Kwacha MWK Malaysia MY Ringgit MYR Maldives MY * ZZZ Mali ML CFA Franc XOF Malta MT * ZZZ Marshall Islands MH US Dollar USD Martinique MQ French Franc FRF Mauritania MR * ZZZ Mauritius MU Mauritian Rupee MUR Mexico MX * ZZZ Micronesia FM US Dollar USD Moldova, (Republic of) MD * ZZZ Monaco MC French Franc FRF Mongolia MN * ZZZ Montserrat MS * ZZZ Morocco MA * ZZZ Mozambique MZ Metical MZM Namibia NA Namibian Dollar NAD Nauru NR Australian Dollar AUD Nepal NP * ZZZ Netherlands NL Guilder NLG Netherlands Antilles AN * ZZZ Neutral Zone NT * ZZZ New Caledonia NC * ZZZ New Zealand NZ New Zealand Dollar NZD Nicaragua NI * ZZZ Niger NE CFA Franc XOF Nigeria NG Naira NGN Niue NU New Zealand Dollar NZD Norfolk Islands NF Australian Dollar AUD North Korea. KP North Korean Won KPW Northern Mariana Islands MP US Dollar USD
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 41 Norway NO Kroner NOK Oman OM * ZZZ
Country name 2 Alpha code Currency name 3 Chr. code (*see note below)
Pakistan PK Pakistan Rupee PKR Palau PW US Dollar USD Panama PA * ZZZ Papua New Guinea PG * ZZZ Paraguay PY * ZZZ Peru PE * ZZZ Philippines PH * ZZZ Pitcairn PN New Zealand Dollar NZD Poland PL * ZZZ Portugal PT Escudo PTE Puerto Rico PR US Dollar USD Qatar QA * ZZZ Reunion RE French Franc FRF Romania RO * ZZZ Russian Federation RU Russian Rouble RUR Rwanda RW Rwandan Franc RWF Saint Kitts and Nevis KN * ZZZ Saint Lucia LC * ZZZ Saint Vincent & the Grenadines VC * ZZZ Samoa WS * ZZZ San Marino SM Italian Lira ITL Sao Tome and Principe ST * ZZZ Saudi Arabia SA Riyal SAR Senegal SN CFA Franc XOF Seychelles SC * ZZZ Sierra Leone SL * ZZZ Singapore SG Singapore Dollar SGD Slovakia SK * ZZZ Slovenia ST * ZZZ Solomon Islands SH * ZZZ Somalia SO * ZZZ South Korea KR South Korean Won KRW South Africa ZA Rand ZAR Spain ES Peseta ESP Sri Lanka LK * ZZZ St Pierre Miquelon PM French Franc FRF St. Helena SH * ZZZ Sudan SD * ZZZ Suriname SR * ZZZ Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands SJ Norwegian Kroner NOK
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 42 Swaziland SZ Lilongeni SZL Sweden SE Swedish Kroner SEK Switzerland CH Swiss Franc CHF
Country name 2 Alpha code Currency name 3 Chr. code (*see note below)
Syrian Arab Republic SY * ZZZ Taiwan TW Taiwanese Dollar TWD Tajikistan T J * ZZZ Tanzania TZ Shilling TZS Thailand TH Baht THB Togo TG CFA Franc XOF Tokelau TK New Zealand Dollar NZD Tonga TO * ZZZ Trinidad and Tobago TT * ZZZ Tunisia TN * ZZZ Turkey TR * ZZZ Turkmenistan TM * ZZZ Turks and Caicos Islands TC US Dollar USD Tuvalu TV Australian Dollar AUD Uganda UG Ugandan Shilling UGS Ukraine UA * ZZZ United Arab Emirates AE Dirham AED United Kingdom GB Pound Sterling GBP United States Minor Outer Isles UM US Dollar USD United States of America US US Dollar USD Uruguay UY * ZZZ Uzbekistan UZ * ZZZ Vanuatu VU * ZZZ Vatican City State (Holy See) VA Italian Lira ITL Venezuela VE * ZZZ Vietnam VM * ZZZ Virgin Islands VI US Dollar USD Wallis & Futuna Islands WF * ZZZ Western Sahara EH Spanish Pesetas ESP Yugoslavia YU * ZZZ Zaire ZR * ZZZ Zambia ZM Kwacha ZMK Zimbabwe ZW Zimbabwean Dollar ZWD
Notes: 1. In relation to the currencies and their related codes in the above table the occurrence of an * followed by the three character "ZZZ" code indicates that the computer system does NOT hold the relevant rate of exchange for the currency unit used by that country. Where invoices, freight accounts, AWB's etc in such currencies the local customs office must be consulted as to the appropriate rate of exchange to use for the purposes of calculating the equivalent amount in national currency {Zimbabwe dollars). Any such conversions must be shown on a worksheet attached to the Bill of Entry.
2. In addition to the countries and their related currencies as shown above certain other currency codes identifying regional or economic groupings are in existence and have an exchange rate which is held in the computer system, these are as follows:
Grouping/Currency unit Code
European Community Currency Unit {ECU). XEU
CFA Franc {under the authority of BCEAO XOF Banque centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest).
Preferential Trade Area for the Eastern PT A and Southern African States {UAPTA).
12.0 Detailed descriptive notes on Customs Procedure Codes
** Additional Code 000 is a general code that can be combined with all extended procedure codes. - The use of this code in IM4 regime denotes that one is not claiming relief from duties payable i.e. Customs Duty; Import Tax and Surtax are payable. - On Re-imports (IM6), Extended Procedures 6010 and 6022 mean that no duties are payable with the exception of other fees and fines that might be levied. eg 6022 000. - The use of 6021 000 will mean that there is no relief from all duties payable.
** Extended Procedure 4081 will only be used on the authority of the Port Controller where the bill of entry is to be lodged.
120 Description: Exportation of goods on which industrial drawback is to be claimed.
This procedure caters for the exportation of goods on which industrial drawback is claimed when such goods are manufactured in Zimbabwe from duty paid materials originally imported into Zimbabwe. Upon exportation the goods must not have undergone any use within Zimbabwe.
Legislation: Section 99 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001 Customs and Excise (Industrial Drawbacks) Regulations 1991.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 3 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents:
Duties Payable: Nil.
Special Provisions: The goods must be exported within two years of the date upon which duty on importation was paid. Any claim to drawback must be lodged within thirty days of the date of exportation of the goods.
125 Description: Exportation of compensating products manufactured under the Customs and Excise (Inward Processing)(Rebate) Regulations combined with materials on which industrial drawback is to be claimed.
This procedure caters for the exportation of compensating products manufactured under Inward Processing Rebate when combined with duty paid stocks on which industrial Drawback will he claimed. Upon exportation the goods must not have undergone any use within Zimbabwe.
Legislation: Section 79 of the Customs and Excise (General)(Regulations), 2001.
Section 99 of the Customs and Excise (General)(Regulations), 2001.
Section 4 of the Customs and Excise (Industrial Drawback) Regulations, 1991.
The Customs and Excise (Inward Processing)(Rebate) Regulations, 1997.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 4 Manual environment 6
Supporting Documents:
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: This Additional Code is a combination of codes 120 and 170. The conditions applying to each of these must be fulfilled.
170 Description: Exportation of compensating products manufactured under the Customs and Excise (Inward Processing) (Rebate) Regulations.
Legislation: Section 79 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regula- tions, 2001.
The Customs and Excise (Inward Processing) (Rebate) Regulations, 1997.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 3 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: The compensating products must be exported within twelve months of the date of the grant of rebate or within such longer period as the Commissioner may allow.
175 Description: Exportation of compensating products manufactured in an Export Processing Zone under the Customs and Excise (Inward Processing) (Rebate) Regulations.
Legislation: Section 79 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regula- tions, 2001. The Customs and Excise (Inward Processing) (Rebate) Regulations, 1997. Section 57 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regula- tions, 2001
Number of copies required: Computer environment 3 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: The compensating products must be exported within twelve months of the date of the grant of rebate or within such longer period as the Commissioner may allow.
This procedure covers the removal of excisable goods manufactured in Zimbabwe.
Legislation: Section 79 (5) of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations. 2001.
Section 128 of the Customs and Excise Act Chapter 23:02
Number of copies required: Computer environment 4 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: For the purposes of this procedure, the premises of a licensed manufacturer of excisable goods shall be deemed to be a bonded warehouse.
201 Description: Entry for opaque beer produced by Local Authorities
Legislation: Customs and Excise (Suspension) Regulations, 1997 S.I. 39 of 1997 Section 6B
Section 237 of the Customs and Excise Act, Chapter 23:02
Number of copies required: Computerised environment 3 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Duty is wholly suspended on opaque beer that is classified under heading 22.03 of the Excise Tariff and is produced and sold in Zimbabwe by a Local Authority
301 Description: Re-exportation after entry for home use where (Same State) drawback of duty will be claimed
Legislation: Section 99 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 3 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: Original Import Bill of Entry together with the original invoices relative to the goods.
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: A drawback of the whole of the Customs duty shall be granted upon imported goods which are not used in Zimbabwe and are exported within two years from the date on which duty was paid thereon.
320 Description: Re-exportation of goods where Industrial Drawback of duty will be claimed
This procedure only caters for the re-exportation of goods after inward processing procedure using duty paid materials originally imported into Zimbabwe on which drawback of duty will be claimed.
Legislation: Section 99 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations 2001.
Customs and Excise (Industrial Drawbacks) Regulations 1991.
Number of copies required: Computer Environment 3 Manual Environment 5
Supporting documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: The materials on which drawback of duty is being claimed must be exported within two years of the date upon which duty on importation was paid.
Any claim to drawback must be lodged within thirty days of the date of exportation of the goods.
The goods imported for inward processing must be re- exported within twelve months of the date of importation
401 Description: Importation for home use of goods for resale.
Legislation:
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Customs duty and Value Added Tax.
Special Provisions: VAT is payable on the use of this procedure and will be claimed as input tax on sale of goods.
For registered operators, a VAT registration number should be quoted on box 44 of the B/E
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E, which placed the goods into the warehouse, must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
402 Description: Importation for home use of goods for use solely in a process of manufacture.
Legislation:
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A Manufacturers certificate in the prescribed form. Document Code 300.
Duties Payable: Customs duty, Value Added Tax and Surtax.
Special Provisions: The manufacturer must be registered with the Ministry of Industry and International Trade.
VAT is payable on the use of this procedure and will be claimed as input tax on sale of goods.
For registered operators, a VAT registration number should be quoted on box 44 of the B/E
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
403 Description: Importation for home use of goods for the exclusive use of the Government of Zimbabwe.
A rebate of all taxes will be granted for goods imported for use solely by the Government of Zimbabwe.
Legislation: Customs and Excise Act, Part III of the Tariff.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 1(v) of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Government Duty Free certificate, Document Code 100.
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: A Duty Free certificate from the relevant Ministry should be produced including the necessary requisitions, where necessary.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
404 Description: Importation for home use of goods for use by foreign embassies, High Commissions and other diplomatic missions.
A rebate of all taxes will be granted on goods imported for use at or by a diplomatic mission and certified to be for official purposes.
Legislation: Section 102 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 1(ii) of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents:
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Prior authority from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
405 Description: Donated hospital requisites, including motor vehicles as may be approved and certified by the Secretary for Health to be for use in any hospital.
Legislation: Customs and Excise Act, Part III of the Tariff.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 1(v) of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A certificate issued by the Secretary for Health. Document Code 307.
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Requisites must not be disposed of so as to come into the possession of, or into consumption by any person not entitled by law to import the article(s) free of duty.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
406 Description: Donated school requisites, including motor vehicles as may be approved by the Secretary for Education to be for use in any school.
Legislation: Customs and Excise Act, Part III of the Tariff.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 1(v) of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A certificate issued by the Secretary for Education. Document Code 101.
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Requisites must not be disposed of so as to come into the possession of, or into consumption by any person not entitled by law to import the article(s) free of duty.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
410 Description: Goods for occupational therapy or the occupational training of the blind.
A rebate of duty will be granted in respect of materials imported by a public body, association or an institution recognised by the Minister -
(a) for use in the occupational therapy for the treatment of patients suffering from any disease, deformity or physical incapacity; or
(b) for use in the occupational training of the blind.
Legislation: Section 116 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Declaration by the Responsible Officer Document Code 502
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
411 Description: Importation of goods (general) for registered miners.
The procedure covers the importation by a person who is the holder of a registered mining location as defined in the Mines and Minerals Act, of goods for mining purposes.
Legislation:
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Customs duty and Value Added Tax.
Special Provisions: The registered number of the mining location must also be entered in the Description of goods box 31 of the Bill of Entry.
VAT is payable on the use of this procedure and will be claimed as input tax on sale of goods.
For registered operators, a VAT registration number should be quoted on box 44 of the B/E
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
412 Description: i) Specified goods for the mining industry.
A rebate of duty will be granted on the following articles when imported by a person engaged in the mining industry- (a) eucalyptus, pine and other oils for use in the extraction of gold and other minerals by the floatation process; (b) chemical substances other than spirits, methylated spirits, fuel oils, lubricants and nitrate of lead, for use in any process for the concentration or refining of ore, or for assay or research purposes.
ii) Goods for the prospecting and search for mineral deposits.
A rebate of duty will be granted on goods which: (a) are imported by a person who has entered into a contract with the Government, which is approved by the Minister, for the prospecting and search for mineral deposits; and (b) the Minister is satisfied are to be used in the prospecting and search for mineral deposits in the performance of such a contract.
Legislation: i) Section 113 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001
ii) Section 129 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: i) A certificate issued by the Secretary for Finance. Document code 301
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
413 Description: Specified goods for the mining industry which are for specific use by registered miners.
A rebate of duty and a suspension of Value Added Tax will be granted on goods which, by virtue of their description, qualify for clearance under both: (a) a rebate of duty provided for in Section 113 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001, and (b) an exemption of VAT is provided for in 1 st
Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Legislation: Section 113 of the Customs & Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
414 Description: Importation of goods of a capital nature for use in the prospecting and search for mineral deposits -direct home use.
Legislation: Section 129 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A certificate issued by the Commissioner General. Document Code 315.
The certificate issued by the Commissioner General may be dispensed with if the goods are of a type listed in the Second Schedule, Item 23 (Section 3(b)) of the Sales Tax (Exemption) Regulations, 1992.
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Authority from the Commissioner General is required on use of this procedure.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
415 Description: i. Goods for use in petroleum exploration or production;
A rebate of duty will he granted on goods which are imported by a contractor solely and exclusively for use in the exploration for or production of petroleum and which the Secretary for Mines has certified are imported in terms of a contract;
ii. Importation of goods imported in terms of an agreement entered into pursuant to a special mining lease.
A rebate of duty will be granted on goods imported in terms of an agreement entered into pursuant to a special mining lease and which the Minister of Mines has certified are imported under such contract.
Legislation: i. Section 134 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003. .
ii. Section 138 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A certificate issued by the Secretary for Mines. Document Code 303.
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 67 416 Description: Component parts and materials for use in the manufacturing of electrical goods in such form and under such conditions as the Commissioner General may approve.
Legislation: Customs and Excise (Electrical Manufacturers Rebate) Regulations. SI 378 of 1999
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A manufacturers certificate in the prescribed form. Document Code 300
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: The assembler must be registered with the Commissioner General for the purposes of the rebate.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
417 Description: Importation of goods by farmers and agricultural co- operatives
The exemption covers importations by farmers and co- operatives.
Legislation: Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Farmers Licence
Duties Payable: Customs duty and Value Added Tax
Special Provisions: The following particulars must be shown in Box, 44 of the Bill of Entry together with the normal requirements for that box. (a) In the case of a licensed farmer, the number of his current licence or his permanent registered licence number. (b) in the case of an agricultural co- operative the number of the certificate.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
418 Description: i) Importation of kerosene intended for use as fuel in jet aircraft.
(Use of this Additional code is equivalent to the provision of a certificate by the person claiming the suspension to the effect that the kerosene is intended for use in jet aircraft.)
ii) Importation of fuel, lubricants and consumable supplies for certain aircraft.
A rebate of duty will be granted in respect of fuel, lubricants and other consumable technical supplies: (a) taken on board any aircraft used in the operation of a commercial air service; or (b) contained in the tanks or other receptacles of any aircraft arriving in Zimbabwe; or (c) taken on board any aircraft at its last place of departure in Zimbabwe.
Legislation: i) Section 6 of the Customs and Excise (Suspension) Regulations, 1997.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
ii) Section 108 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 3 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 70 420 Description: Importation of aircraft stores and equipment for aircraft engaged in international air navigation or search, rescue, etc.
A rebate of duty will be granted in respect of stores, aircraft equipment, ground equipment and spare parts imported or supplied for use in or for the maintenance of aircraft engaged in international air navigation except aircraft registered within Zimbabwe.
Legislation: Section 110(1)(a) of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003. .
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
422 Description: Importation of goods for free distribution by International Organisations.
A rebate of duty will be granted on such goods as the Minister may approve when such goods are imported by any international or regional organisation, body or agency which has been designated by the Minister as a relief organisation, body or agency.
Legislation: Section 103 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
423 Description: Importation of goods by a foreign organisation under an aid or technical co-operation agreement.
A rebate of duty will be granted on such goods as the Minister, or a person authorised by the Minister may approve.
Legislation: Section 122 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003. .
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Authority for clearance under this rebate should be obtained from the Commissioner General.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
424 Description: Importation of materials and equipment by road safety associations or organisations.
A rebate of duty will be granted on such materials as the Minister may approve when such materials and equipment are imported by any road safety association or organisation approved by the Minister to be used solely for the purpose of promoting safety.
Legislation: Section 123 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Any Road Safety Association or Organisation wishing to use this procedure must seek authority from the Commissioner.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
425 Description: Importation of goods by religious, charitable or welfare organisations in Zimbabwe.
A rebate of duty will be granted on such goods as the Minister may approve which have been donated to or imported by or for any association or organisation approved by the Minister which is involved in religious, charitable or welfare work in Zimbabwe.
Legislation: Section 124 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 3(a) of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A rebate letter from the Commissioner General Document Code 318
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Any organisation wishing to use this procedure must get authority from the Commissioner General
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
426 Description: Importation of motor vehicles and other goods for use by the blind and disabled.
A suspension of duty will be granted on:
(a) a motor vehicle of heading 87: 03 having either special controls or is of automatic transmission or both for use by a disabled person;
(b) any other goods for use by a blind or disabled person.
Legislation: Customs and Excise (Suspension) Regulations, 2003 S.1.3266 of 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: A letter issued by the Commissioner General approving the importation. Document Code 318.
Duties Payable: Value Added Tax
Special Provisions: The importation of vehicles for disabled persons under this Additional code is strictly confined to importations by registered commercial motor vehicle dealers on behalf of the disabled persons.
Motor vehicles cleared on this procedure have a five year restriction before disposal.
Any direct importations by physically handicapped persons should be cleared on Form 49 bringing import tax to account.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
427 Description: Importation of goods for Religious Purposes.
A rebate of duty will be granted on the following goods for use by a religious organisation approved by the Commissioner General: (a) organs and blowers thereof, harmonious and band instruments; (b) church decorations, alters, fonts, lecterns, pulpits, vestments and other appointments not being furniture. (c) illuminated windows; and (d) bibles, prayer books, hymn books, pictures, pamphlets, posters, charts, statues of a religious nature, crucifix, rosaries, medals, church stationery, communion plates, church vessels, incense and other religious articles as approved by the Commissioner General.
Legislation: Section 127 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 3(b) as read with Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A rebate letter from the Commissioner General Document Code 318
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: The Responsible Officer must apply to the Commissioner General for the use of this procedure.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
428 Description: Importation of cups, medals and other trophies awarded outside Zimbabwe.
A rebate of duty will be granted on the following goods: (a) cups, medals and other trophies or awards presented outside Zimbabwe to any person and imported by him or on his behalf (i) as prizes at public exhibitions or shows, at public examination in any educational institution, or for skill or sport in public competition or competition in any educational institution; (ii) as prizes for skill or sport in competition among members of air, military, naval or police forces; or (iii) for bravery or humanity, for excellence in art, industry, invention, manufactures, learning or science or for honourable or meritorious public service. (b) Cups medals and other trophies or awards imported for presentation to commemorate such significant or ceremonial events or occasions as the Minister may approve.
Legislation: Section 128 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: The articles shall on importation or release from Customs bear engraved or otherwise indelibly marked on them the purpose for which they were presented.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
429 Description: Importation of goods for incorporation in the construction of approved projects.
A rebate of duty will be granted on goods which are certified by the responsible Ministry and the Commissioner General to be components or materials for incorporation in the construction of such projects as may be approved by the Minister. The components or materials shall form a permanent part of the finished project.
Legislation: Section 141 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Authority from the responsible Ministry and Commissioner General is required for the use of this procedure.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
430 Description: Importation of goods for public museums.
A rebate of duty will be granted on: (a) show cases and fittings for public museums; (b) appliances and apparatus imported for the preparation of specimens and exhibits.
Legislation: Section 131 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A declaration signed by the Responsible Officer Document Code 502
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
431 Description: Importation of materials to be used in the preparation and packaging of fresh fruit for export.
A rebate of duty will be granted on such materials as the Minister may approve when such materials are imported by a person or organisation approved by the Minister.
Legislation: Section 132 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A declaration signed by the Responsible Officer Document Code 502
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Approval from the Commissioner General is needed for the use of this procedure.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
432 Description: Importation of samples imported for destructive testing.
A rebate of duty will be granted on samples imported in such quantities as may be approved, and under such conditions the Commissioner General may fix.
Legislation: Section 133 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A declaration signed by the Responsible Officer Document Code 502
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
433 Description: Importation of goods being equipment and accessories imported by blood transfusion service organisations.
A rebate of duty will be granted on motor vehicles, equipment or other accessories imported by organisations approved by the Minister under such conditions as the Minister may determine.
Legislation: Section 135 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Certificate from the Secretary for Health. Document Code 307.
Declaration signed by the Responsible Officer of the organisation. Document Code 502
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: An application to the Commissioner General for recognition is needed for the use of this procedure.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
435 Description: Importation of substances prepared for medical research or veterinary research.
The procedure covers substances as may be certified by the Secretary for Health to have been specially prepared for the medical or veterinary laboratory investigation of disease or medical or veterinary research.
Legislation:
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A certificate issued by the Secretary for Health. Document Code 307.
Duties Payable: Customs duty and Value Added Tax.
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
436 Description: Importation of goods being tools used in diamond drilling which, in actual drilling, are placed between the diamond drill machine and the face of the hole being drilled.
Legislation:
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Customs duty and Value Added Tax.
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
437 Description: Importation of goods being carboys, cylinders and other specialized containers as may be approved by the Commissioner for use on a returnable basis for the transport of goods.
Legislation: Section 5 of the Customs and Excise (Suspension) Regulations, 1997.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003. .
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
438 Description: Importation of goods being balls, cones, pellets, rods and other grinding media for use in ball-mills, tube-- mills or rod-mills.
Legislation: .
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Customs duty and Value Added Tax.
Special Provisions: VAT is payable on the use of this procedure and will be claimed as input tax on sale of goods.
For registered operators, a VAT registration number should be quoted on box 44 of the B/E
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
439 Description: Importation of capital equipment for use in an export processing zone which is not situated in an industrial park, and which is appointed in terms of section 20 of the Export Processing Zones Act [Chapter 14:07].
Legislation: Section 142 (1) of the Customs and Excise (General) regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Declaration by the Chief Executive Officer responsible for the Export Processing Zone that the goods imported will be solely for use in the export processing zone. Document Code 317.
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: A valid investment licence issued in terms of Section 26 of the Export Processing Zone Act [Chapter 14:07]
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
440 Description: Importation of specified goods for the manufacture of tyres under rebate.
A rebate of duty shall be granted on materials referred to in the Second Schedule of the Tyre Manufacture Rebate Regulations (SI 265 of 2001) imported or taken out of bond by a manufacturer for use in the manufacture of tyres.
Legislation: Customs and Excise (Tyre Manufacturer) (Rebate) Regulations 2001. S.I. 265 of 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting documents: A Manufacturers Certificate in the prescribed form. Document Code 300.
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: The use of this procedure is strictly restricted to a Tyre Manufacturer approved by the Commissioner.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 3 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Surtax
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
443 Description: Importation of bicycle kits for use in the assembly of bicycles
The rebate of duty applies only on bicycle kits in completely knocked down form, imported or taken out of bond by an assembler for use in the assembly of bicycles.
Legislation: Customs and Excise (Bicycle Assembly) (Rebate) Regulations (SI 313 of 2000)
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 3 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: -
Duties payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Any person who wishes to use this procedure shall apply to the Commissioner General for registration as an assembler.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
444 Description: Importation of goods donated to Local Authorities.
A rebate of duty will be granted on such goods as the Secretary for Local Government, Rural and Urban De- velopment may approve and which have been donated to and imported by or for the use of any Local Authority.
Legislation: Section 137 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003. .
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A declaration by the Responsible Officer Document Code 502.
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: A certificate to the effect that the goods are for the use only by the relevant body issued by the Secretary for Local Government, Rural and Urban Development is required.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 93 445 Description: Importation of certain goods for use by a former President
A rebate of duty is granted on: (a) a motor vehicle; and (b) personal and household effects imported, taken out of bond, or acquired from duty paid stocks by a former President.
Legislation: Section 139 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 arw Item 1(iv) of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer Environment 2 Manual Environment 4
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: The former President shall give an undertaking to the effect that the goods will not be sold or otherwise disposed of in Zimbabwe without prior permission of the Commissioner General.
447 Description: Importation of motor vehicle components by an assembler registered in terms of Section 5 of the Customs and Excise (Motor Vehicles Assembly) (Rebate) Regulations, 1999
A rebate of duty will be granted in respect of component parts imported by an assembler for use in the assembly of motor vehicles of 87.01, 87.02, 87.03, 87.04, 87.05, or 87.11.
Legislation: The Customs and Excise (Motor Vehicles Assembly) (Rebate) Regulations 1999. Statutory Instrument 13 of 1999
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 3 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: A manufacturers certificate in the prescribed form. Document Code 300.
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: The assembler must be registered with the Commissioner General for the purposes of the rebate.
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 96 449 Description: Goods imported for specific mine development operations.
A rebate of duty will be granted on specified goods of a capital nature, which are imported by a holder of a mining licence, and exclusively for use in the mining development operations within a specified mining area and which the Secretary for Mines has certified in consultation with the Commissioner- General.
Legislation: Section 144 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A certificate issued by the Secretary for Mines. Document Code 303.
A letter issued by the Commissioner General approving the importation. Document Code 318.
Duties Payable: Value Added Tax
Special Provisions: Authority from the Commissioner General is required on use of this procedure
VAT is payable on the use of this procedure and will be claimed as input tax on sale of goods.
For registered operators, a VAT registration number should be quoted on box 44 of the B/E
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Rebate letter from Commissioner General Document Code 318
Duties Payable: Value Added Tax
Special Provisions: Authority from the Commissioner General is required on use of this procedure
VAT is payable on the use of this procedure.
For registered operators, a VAT registration number should be quoted on box 44 of the B/E
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Rebate letter from Commissioner General Document Code 318
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Authority from the Commissioner General is required on use of this procedure
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 99 454 Description: Rebate of duty on parts of certain railway locomotives of NRZ
Legislation:
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Authority from the Commissioner General is required on use of this procedure
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 100 455 Description: Rebate of duty on parts of certain railway locomotives of other operators.
Legislation: Item 6, Part 2, 1 st Schedule of the VAT (General) Regulations, 2003. (S.I.273/2003)
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Authority from the Commissioner General is required on use of this procedure
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
456 Description: Rebate of duty on Diplomatic Importations
The use of this procedure is restricted to personal importations only and is subject to approval by the Commissioner-General
Legislation: Section 102 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001 Item 6, Part 2, 1 st Schedule of the VAT (General) Regulations, 2003. (S.I.273/2003)
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions:
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
A rebate of duty may be granted on used personal and household effects including one motor vehicle or motor cycle, imported by persons residing in Zimbabwe who have inherited the goods upon the death of a person as a result of a bequest made by that person or as a result of the intestacy of that person
Legislation: Section 130 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001 Item 6, Part 2, 1 st Schedule of the VAT (General) Regulations, 2003. (S.I.273/2003)
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions:
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
A rebate of duty may be granted in respect of personal and household effects and other goods if such goods were in physical existence and fully paid for by the immigrant before the time of his arrival. Use of this procedure can be done after authorization by the Commissioner General
Legislation: Section 105 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001 Item 6, Part 2, 1 st Schedule of the VAT (General) Regulations, 2003. (S.I.273/2003)
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions:
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Permitted Extended Procedures: 9000
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 104 460 Description: Rebate of duty on arts organisations equipment
A rebate of duty will be granted on rebateable goods (as defined in the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations,) subject to other conditions the Commissioner General may fix.
Legislation: Section 144F of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001 (Amendment No.8) S.I.136 of 2003 Item 6, Part 2, 1 st Schedule of the VAT (General) Regulations, 2003. (S.I.273/2003)
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Authority from the Commissioner General is required on use of this procedure
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
A rebate of duty will be granted on any refuse collection or road maintenance vehicle to be used by or on behalf of any local authority where the Secretary for Local Government has certified in consultation with the Commissioner- General.
Legislation: Section 144G of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001
Item 6, Part 2, 1 st Schedule of the VAT (General) Regulations, 2003. (S.I.273/2003) Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: A certificate issued by the Secretary for Local Government. Document Code 314.
A letter issued by the Commissioner General approving the importation. Document Code 318.
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Authority from the Commissioner General is required on use of this procedure
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
An exemption of VAT will be granted on specified goods in the 2 nd Schedule, Part I, of the VAT (General) Regulations, 2003
Legislation: 2 nd Schedule, Part I, of the VAT (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Duties Payable: Customs Duty and Surtax
Special Provisions: Authority from the Commissioner General is required on use of this procedure
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 107 463 Description: Suspension of duty on goods imported by Air Zimbabwe.
A rebate of duty will be granted on specified goods and spares imported by Air Zimbabwe
Legislation: Customs and Excise (Suspension)(Amendment) Regulations, 2004, (No.2) S.I. 36 of 2004.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Duties Payable: Value Added Tax
Special Provisions: Only Air Zimbabwe can make use of this procedure
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 108 464 Description: Suspension of duty on spares imported by ZISCO Steel.
A suspension of duty will be granted on specified goods and spares imported by Zisco Steel
Legislation: Customs and Excise (Suspension)(Amendment) Regulations, 2004. (S.I. 202 /2004)
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Only Zisco Steel can make use of this procedure
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 109 465 Description: Rebate of duty on motor vehicles imported by serving members of parliament of Zimbabwe.
A rebate of duty will be granted on bonafide motor vehicles imported by members of parliament
Legislation: Section 143 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Duties Payable: Value Added Tax
Special Provisions: Only Air Zimbabwe can make use of this procedure
In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 111 467 Description: Suspension of duty on ZIMRA scanners.
Duty shall be wholly suspended on scanners imported by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
Legislation: Customs and Excise Suspension (Amendment) Regulations, 2003 VAT (General) Regulations, 2003, First Schedule Part 2, Item6
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Duties Payable: NIL Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 112 468 Description: Surtax on light passenger motor vehicles of chapter 8703.
Surtax shall be charged on light passenger motor vehicles of 8703 which are more than 5years from date of manufacture.
Legislation: Customs and Excise (Surtax Tariff) Notice, 2004 S.I of 2004
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Duties Payable: Customs Duty, Value Added Tax and Surtax
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
502 Description: Temporary importation of goods for an approved project.
A rebate of duty will be granted on such goods as the Minister may approve when such goods are temporarily imported into Zimbabwe by contractors or other persons for completion of such projects as may have been approved by the Minister. This shall apply to goods not intended for consumption in Zimbabwe.
Legislation: Section 140 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 1(q) of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 3 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Authority from the responsible Ministry and the Commissioner General is needed for use of this procedure.
All goods cleared under this rebate should be re-exported at the expiry of the date specified.
Permitted Extended Procedures: 5100.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 114 503 Description: Temporary importation of all aircraft, tools, spare parts and equipment imported for use in the search, rescue, investigation, repair or salvage of lost or damaged aircraft.
A rebate of duty will be granted on the above mentioned goods if they are to be exported within one month of the conclusion of the search, rescue, investigation, repair or salvage.
Legislation: Section 110 (1)(b) of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 1(n) of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 3 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: Goods to be exported within one month of the conclusion of the search, rescue, investigation, repair or salvage.
Permitted Extended Procedures: 5100, 5200.
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 115 504 Description: Temporary importation for repair and return.
The Commissioner may permit the Temporary Importation of goods without payment of duty on importation for purposes of being repaired.
Legislation: Section 124 of the Customs and Excise Act [Cap: 23:02]
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 3 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: A security in the form of a cash deposit or guarantee must be lodged.
Permitted Extended Procedures: 5200, 5271, 5280
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 116 601 Description: Re-importation after outright exportation of goods on which Industrial Drawback has been claimed.
Legislation: Section 125 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001.
1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 5 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 3 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: See special provisions below.
Duties Payable: See special provisions below.
Special Provisions: Evidence must be produced at the time of re-importation to show that the goods were previously exported and that they were not subjected to a process of manufacture outside Zimbabwe.
Drawback of duty (if already claimed) will be collected under a Special Warrant prepared by Customs prior to assessment of the Bill of Entry.
602 Description: Re-importation following temporary exportation for repair where no Customs duty, Import tax and Surtax is payable. This procedure covers: a) re-importations on which a rebate of duty is granted on goods re-imported after having been temporarily exported for repair under warranty or guarantee, b) re-importations of goods for use by the Govern- ment of Zimbabwe following repair, (previously imported under Additional code 403), c) re-importations of goods for use by foreign embassies, High Commissions and other diplomatic missions following repair, (previously imported under Additional code 404), d) re-importations of goods previously cleared un- der a rebate of Customs duty, Import tax and Surtax following repair, (previously imported under Additional codes 415, 420, 423, 425, 427, 429 or 433), e) re-importations of goods donated to local authori- ties following repair (previously imported under Additional codes 444).
Legislation: Section 125 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regu- lations, 2001. 1 st Schedule, Part II, Item 1(b) arw Item 6 of the Value Added Tax (General) Regulations, 2003.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 3 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: b) Government Duty Free certificate. Document Code 100.
d) For goods previously imported under CPC 415, a certificate issued by the Secretary for Mines. Document Code 303.
e) Document Code 314.
Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: c) Prior authority from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required.
606 Description: Re-importation following temporary exportation of goods, other than those attracting an ad-valorem rate of duty, where a cost of repair is raised.
Legislation: Section 125 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regu- lations, 2001.
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 5
Supporting Documents: -
Duties Payable: Customs duty, Import Tax and Surtax.
Special Provisions: VAT is payable on the use of this procedure and will be claimed as input tax on sale of goods.
For registered operators, a VAT registration number should be quoted on box 44 of the B/E
Permitted Extended Procedures: 6021
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Asycuda++ Trade Manual 2005 (version 1) 120 701 Description: Warehousing of light passenger motor vehicles of chapter 8703 where surtax is payable.
Surtax shall be calculated on the warehousing of light passenger motor vehicles of 8703 which are more than 5years from date of manufacture.
Legislation: Customs and Excise (Surtax Tariff) Notice, 2004 S.I of 2004
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Duties Payable: Nil
Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.
801 Description: Removal in bond of light passenger motor vehicles of chapter 8703 where surtax is payable
Surtax shall be calculated (and added to the penal sum)on the removal in bond of light passenger motor vehicles of 8703 which are more than 5years from date of manufacture.
Legislation: Customs and Excise (Surtax Tariff) Notice, 2004 S.I of 2004
Number of copies required: Computer environment 2 Manual environment 4
Supporting Documents: Duties Payable: Nil Special Provisions: In the case of ex-warehouse procedures the identifying particulars of the B/E which placed the goods into warehouse must be shown in Box 31 of the Form 21.