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CUSTOM CLEARANCE

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Our Process

We provide import and export clearing service to all our valued customers at all Border posts at
all times.

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  • On receipt of scanned documents or original documents from Client Rickvor will sign for the Documents and advise Client of any applicable statutory requirements documents e.g. permits, licenses etc. that might apply.

  • Arrival at the other side of the Border, to enable release of Truck.on Truck Rickvor handover notification manifest together with cleared documents to Client. Client will advise will  Rickvor

  • Work process flow will be agreed between Rickvor and the Client which summarize the Modus operandi for clearing RITS and IMPORTS.

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Commercial Importations

These are goods imported for commercial purposes by any individual or organization. Clearance of such importations is done by a Bill of Entry which is processed in the ASYCUDA system.

 

Because of the complexities of the valuation system and the Harmonized System of classification of goods, which can result in costly fines and delays if not carried out correctly. We at RICKVOR Freight Services become your personal expert, provide you with professional advice and cost effective solutions, giving your business a competitive edge.

 

The following documents are required when clearing commercial importations:

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  • Suppliers’ invoices

  • Tax Clearance Certificate (ITF 263)

  • Export or Transit Bill of Entry from the country of export (where applicable)

  • Lading Value Declaration Forms.

  • Consignment notes, for instance Rail Advice Notes or Air Way Bill (AWB) or Bill of Freight statements

  • Cargo manifests

  • Insurance Statement

  • Certificates of Origin where preference is claimed

  • Port charges invoices (where applicable)

  • Original Permits, Licenses (for controlled goods not on OGIL)

  • Duty Free Certificates (for government importations),  Rebate Letters (for goods imported under rebate of duty)

  • Value Rulings (for importers issued with advance Value Rulings)

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Calculation of Duty

Duty is calculated on the basis of Cost, Insurance and Freight (CIF) value of the imported goods up to the point of entry into Zimbabwe. Insurance and Freight inside Zimbabwe is excluded from the Value for Duty Purposes (VDP). The CIF value of the imported goods is an aggregate of the cost of goods, insurance, freight and any other charges incurred outside Zimbabwe.

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Importation into bonded warehouse

Goods can be imported into a licensed bonded warehouse and can be kept there for a period of up to two years before payment of duty. The facility is meant for importers who want to make bulk purchases and enjoy quantity discounts and cheaper transport costs for bulk shipments.

 

The importer also has two years to sell his goods direct from that warehouse and will only take out small quantities as per customer requirements. This helps the importer in that cash is not tied-up on goods not yet marketable.

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Removal of Goods

Removal of Goods in Bond


This is removal of goods in bond for final clearance at an inland port. A clearing agent who has a bond with ZIMRA or an importer who does in-house clearing and has a bond with ZIMRA can move goods from an entry point (border post) and do the final clearance inland. Goods moved under Removal In Bond are expected to be entered for consumption within 10 days.

 

Removal of Goods in Transit


This is removal of goods destined to other countries through Zimbabwe. Security for duty at stake for those goods will be through Rickvor Freight Services which has a bond with ZIMRA. Goods removed in transit are expected to make exit within three days.

 

The bill of entry will be acquitted in the system as proof that the goods have made exit. If the bill of entry remains outstanding in the system, the goods are taken to have been consumed in the country and duties waived at time of importation will be called for or the bond on those goods will be called-up.

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Exports


No duties are payable on export but clearance fees will be due and payable. A Bill of Entry (Form 21) is lodged through the ASYCUDA World system same as for imports with the following supporting documents attached electronically to the entry:

 

  • Exchange Control CD1 forms which are obtained from commercial banks

  • Suppliers’ invoices

  • Consignment notes

  • Copies of Export Permits | Licenses (where applicable)


Temporary Importations

 

  • These can be cleared as follows:

  • By payment of a temporary deposit which is refundable on export.

  • By an ATIP (Application for Temporary Importation Privileges) which is guaranteed by a bank or insurance.

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Customs Clearance Certificate

 

  • Police clearance

  • Proof of residence (utility bills)

  • National Identity Document

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Clearance papers required:

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  • Bill of Entry

  • Form 49 Receipt

  • Release Order

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