ROADWORTHINESS INSPECTIONS – ZIMBABWE
| This contracted assignment with the Zimbabwe Ministry of Industry and Commerce involves the conducting of pre- export road worthiness inspection of used motor vehicles (and Used vehicle spare parts) from Japan, UK, Singapore, UAE and other Global origins, destined for use within the Republic of Zimbabwe.
This enables only roadworthy and environmentally friendly vehicles to enter the country, thereby ensuring that Zimbabwe does not become a dumping ground for poor quality used vehicles. Right-hand and Left-hand drive vehicles are allowed into Zimbabwe (except for left-hand drive buses). There is currently a 10 year age restriction for used vehicles imported into Zimbabwe. Commercial vehicles with a gross weight capacity over 5,000 kg have no age restriction. A pre-shipment roadworthiness inspection is required for all used vehicle and used vehicle spare part imports. |
Zimbabwe Inspection Requirements and Country Regulations |
Required documents for applications (one of the following)
- Vehicle inspection certificate (shakensho) copy OK
- Temporary cancellation registration certificate (ichiji masho) copy OK
- Export certificate (massho) copy OK
Timing of CoC issuance
- Can be downloaded within 3 working days after inspection passed
- (This applies to Clients who have registered for e-Cert Portal access)
- Otherwise e-Certificates will be emailed to Exporter
Expiration Date of the Certificate
- Valid for 90 days from the date of inspection pass
- Based on arrival date into Zimbabwe
Period during which re-inspection is free
- Within 30 (calendar) days from the date of the first inspection.
- (Please note these are not business days)
- (e.g. vehicle fails inspection on 5/01/2023 should be re-inspected by 4/02/2023)
Availability of on arrival inspection
- Available (however not recommended)
- Inspection fee of $140.00 plus a penalty based on CIF value applies
- If vehicle does not pass the on-arrival inspection, must be removed at Importers cost
Export regulations
- Vehicles no more than 10 years old from manufacture (based on arrival date) and less than 5000 kg
- Vehicles 5000 kg and over have no age limit
- Odometer tampering is not allowed
- Right and Lefthand drive OK (buses only righthand)
Cost of Inspection
- Japan – US$140.00 (converted to Japanese Yen)
- Singapore – US$200.00 (converted to Singapore Dollars)
- South Africa – US$200.00 (converted to Rand)
- UAE – US$140.00 (Converted to Dirham)
- UK – US$200.00 (Converted to British Pounds)