Shipping from Dubai to ZimbabweShipping from Dubai to Zimbabwe, by air and sea.
Airlift Logistics, a freight forwarder in Dubai Airport Free Zone, arranges shipping from Dubai to Zimbabwe for businesses. Zimbabwe is landlocked, so we ship sea freight from Jebel Ali to Beira in Mozambique or Durban in South Africa with road transit, and fly air cargo from DXB to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare. We check ZIMRA and CBCA conformity requirements before the cargo leaves.
Business cargo only. Airlift Logistics ships commercial goods for importers, exporters, traders and manufacturers, with a commercial invoice and a registered consignee. We do not handle personal boxes, household effects or door-to-door parcels.
Dubai to Zimbabwe at a glance
Zimbabwe is landlocked. Containers land at Beira or Durban and travel by road; urgent cargo flies to Harare.
- Air
- DXB to Harare (HRE)
- Sea
- Via Beira or Durban plus road
- Customs
- ZIMRA
- Pre-shipment
- CBCA for regulated goods
Airports and seaports in Zimbabwe we ship to
The Beira corridor enters at Forbes near Mutare; the Durban corridor enters at Beitbridge.
| Gateway | Type | Code | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | HRE | Harare, the main air gateway | |
| Seaport (Mozambique) | MZBEW | Shortest corridor to Harare | |
| Seaport (South Africa) | ZADUR | Southern corridor via Beitbridge | |
| Land borders | Road | Main crossings from South Africa and Mozambique |
Air, sea to Zimbabwe
| Mode | Route | Typical timing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXB to HRE | About 1 to 2 days, plus clearance | Parts, electronics, urgent goods | |
| Sea and road via Beira | Jebel Ali to Beira, then truck to Harare | Several weeks door to door | Containers of stock |
| Sea and road via Durban | Jebel Ali to Durban, then truck via Beitbridge | Several weeks door to door | Alternative corridor |
Airlines flying direct from Dubai to Zimbabwe
- Emirates SkyCargo
Beitbridge can be congested; we compare corridors for each booking. Work out the billed weight with our chargeable weight calculator or the CBM calculator.
Customs in Zimbabwe: what the importer needs
Zimbabwean importers clear goods with ZIMRA through a licensed clearing agent; regulated goods need a CBCA certificate.
| Item | In Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| Customs authority | Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) |
| Declaration | Electronic declaration on ASYCUDA World |
| Importer registration | Business Partner Number (BPN) with ZIMRA |
| Duty and tax | Duty by tariff, plus VAT at the standard rate and other levies |
| Trade agreement | No UAE-Zimbabwe trade agreement in force that we can confirm |
Zimbabwe's tax rates have changed recently; the agent confirms the current figures.
Approvals to check before booking
Zimbabwe's pre-shipment conformity programme is the key step for many products.
- 01
Regulated products need a Consignment Based Conformity Assessment certificate before shipment.
- 02
Medicines
Medicines need MCAZ approval.
- 03
Food and plants
Food and agricultural goods need permits.
- 04
Cargo moves under bond through Mozambique or South Africa.
- 05
Matching documents
Transit and import papers must match.
- 06
Certificate of origin
Supports the origin declared.
Documents for shipping to Zimbabwe
Send these with your booking. The CBCA certificate must be issued before shipment.
| Document | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Customs value, parties and HS codes |
| Packing list | Pieces, weights and marks for inspection |
| Transport contract and cargo release | |
| Exit clearance from the UAE, filed by us | |
| Pre-shipment conformity for regulated goods | |
| Transit documents | For the chosen corridor |
Restricted or banned in Zimbabwe
- Regulated goods without CBCA
- Medicines without approval
- Counterfeit goods
- Weapons without a permit
- Narcotics
Check whether your product falls under CBCA before ordering.
What UAE businesses ship to Zimbabwe
Dubai is an important source of goods for Zimbabwean businesses.
- 01
Machinery and parts
Mining and agricultural equipment.
- 02
Electronics
Phones and appliances.
- 03
Consumer goods
Trading stock in containers.
Dubai to Zimbabwe shipping questions, answered
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See all shipping questionsGet a quote for this laneIt is Zimbabwe's pre-shipment conformity certificate. Under the Consignment Based Conformity Assessment programme, regulated products are inspected before they leave Dubai and certified by an appointed agency. Goods arriving without it can face penalties and delays. Arrange the inspection before the container is loaded.
- Check if your product is regulated.
- Keep the certificate with the cargo.
Beira is usually shorter for Harare. The Beira corridor runs from Mozambique through the Forbes border near Mutare. Durban, with the Beitbridge crossing, suits Bulawayo and the south, or when Beira is congested. We compare both corridors for time and cost.
- Air to Harare is fastest.
- Border queues vary.
No, transit cargo does not pay Mozambican duty. It moves from Beira under a customs transit bond and is cleared only in Zimbabwe. ZIMRA then charges duty, VAT and levies. Transit papers must match the cargo, or the truck can be held at the border.
- Bonds are released on arrival.
- Seals must stay intact.
The importer needs a Business Partner Number with ZIMRA. A licensed clearing agent files the declaration on ASYCUDA World. Regulated goods need a CBCA certificate, and medicines need MCAZ approval. These should all be arranged before the goods leave Dubai.
- Tax rates have changed recently.
- We supply matching export papers.