Public Notice 35 of 2026 Confirmation of Customs Clearance Details for Motor Vehicles Before Purchase
ZIMRA advises anyone buying a second-hand vehicle to email the sale agreement, registration book, both IDs, a photo and any clearance papers to their nearest ZIMRA office to check its customs clearance before paying.
ZIMRA is asking people buying second-hand motor vehicles to confirm the vehicle's customs clearance details before paying the seller, to verify compliance with revenue laws.
The buyer should scan and send: the agreement of sale with the cell numbers of both seller and buyer, the vehicle registration book, the buyer's and seller's national ID or passport, a picture of the vehicle, and customs clearance documents if available.
The documents go by email to the nearest ZIMRA office: Beitbridge (BBPrivateImportsSupervisors@zimra.co.zw), Bulawayo (bulawayoportprivateimports@zimra.co.zw), Gweru (GweruCustoms@zimra.co.zw), Harare (greaterharareenforcement@zimra.co.zw), Kadoma (KadomaCustoms@zimra.co.zw), Kwekwe (KwekweCustoms@zimra.co.zw), Masvingo (customsmasvingo@zimra.co.zw or masvingoenforcement@zimra.co.zw) and Mutare (MutareCustomsandExcise@zimra.co.zw).
The notice is advice to buyers. It does not say what happens if a vehicle turns out not to be properly cleared. It was issued on 15 June 2026.
What changed
- Buyers are advised to verify a used vehicle's customs clearance with ZIMRA before paying.
- ZIMRA lists the documents to send and email addresses for eight offices.
Who this affects
- Buyers of second-hand motor vehicles
- Sellers of used vehicles
Plain-language summary — not legal advice. Always read the full instrument.