Import Cars to Zambia from Japan

Everything you need to import a used car from Japan to Zambia — the age rule, shipping options, taxes and the vehicles currently available at a fixed One Price. No fixed age limit — other compliance rules may still apply.

Zambia Import Regulations

Shipping & Logistics

Steering: Zambia drives on the left; right-hand drive (RHD) is the standard. For a left-hand drive car, confirm registration with your clearing agent before ordering.
Ports: Landlocked: usually via Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), then by road through the Tunduma/Nakonde border to Lusaka; also via Durban (South Africa), Maputo (Mozambique) or Walvis Bay (Namibia).
Inspection: Mandatory ZCSA roadworthiness inspection before shipping, done in Japan by a ZCSA-appointed company: JEVIC, EAA or Auto Terminal Japan.

Customs & Costs

Clearance: Customs clearance from ZRA. Interpol certificate and road tax.
Registration: Conducted through RTSA (Road Transport and Safety Agency).

Age & Import Restrictions (CRITICAL)

Age Limit: No age ban. Since 2025 ZRA charges a specific (fixed) duty on used vehicles: one amount in kwacha by body type, engine capacity and age group (2 to 5 years, over 5 years) that already includes customs duty, excise, VAT and fees; the carbon emission surtax is added separately. Vehicles over 5 years pay a lower fixed amount than 2 to 5-year-old ones. Vehicles under 2 years and used hybrids are assessed differently, so check with your clearing agent.

Disclaimer

The import regulations, taxes, and age restrictions provided below are gathered from public internet sources for general guidance only. We do not bear any legal responsibility for the accuracy of this information. It is your sole responsibility to verify how to clear customs, homologate, and register the vehicle in your country. We are only responsible for shipping the vehicle to your requested port.

Frequently asked questions

Zambia has no fixed age limit for importing used vehicles from Japan, though other compliance and homologation rules may apply — see the regulations above.

Yes. Every order includes Japanese export de-registration, the English export certificate, marine insurance and shipping from Japan to Zambia by RORO or container. Our export team prepares the documents your customs broker needs.

Each vehicle ships with the original Japanese auction sheet, our own inspection report with photos, and the export certificate. Mileage and condition are stated as recorded at the Japanese auction.