{"id":116462,"date":"2026-04-17T21:16:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/zimra-tightens-screws-on-imports"},"modified":"2026-04-17T23:54:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T21:54:21","slug":"zimra-tightens-screws-on-imports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/zimra-tightens-screws-on-imports","title":{"rendered":"Zimra tightens screws on imports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>HARARE, Apr.14 (NewsDay Live) &#8211; The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has moved to tighten border processes to curb abuse of import regulations, improve efficiency and promote fair trade.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, Zimra said it was strengthening enforcement at ports of entry, with particular focus on the declaration of goods and classification of consignments.<\/p>\n<p>According to Zimra, the personal travellers\u2019 rebate remains pegged at US$200 per person per calendar month, subject to prescribed conditions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPersonal goods exceeding this USD200 limit are charged duty on the excess value,\u201d Zimra said.<\/p>\n<p>The tax collector also said it was tightening restrictions on goods brought into the country disguised as personal items when they are, in fact, meant for resale.<\/p>\n<p>Bulk goods intended for resale or those imported in commercial quantities would now be strictly classified as commercial consignments.<\/p>\n<p>However, the authority noted that consignments valued at less than US$1 000 could still be cleared at Zimra counters without necessarily engaging clearing agents, encouraging the use of agents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEngaging clearing agents allows for pre-clearance, which significantly reduces delays at border posts,\u201d the authority said.<\/p>\n<p>Under the tightened system, passengers will continue to receive priority clearance, while commercial cargo will be processed separately through designated channels managed by clearing agents.<\/p>\n<p>The latest move comes amid growing concern over revenue leakages and the misuse of travellers\u2019 rebates by informal traders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. 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