MANIFEST ZM-01 · 24 October 2026
How cargo clears and pays in Zambia
Customs systems, border posts, cargo release, clearing agents and how to verify duty payments in Zambia, from official records and dated.
| Border post | Neighbouring country and post | One-stop border post |
|---|---|---|
| Chirundu | Zimbabwe | Yes, launched 5 December 2009 |
| Kazungula | Botswana | Yes, commissioned 10 May 2021 |
| Nakonde | Tanzania, Tunduma in Songwe Region | Yes |
| Kasumbalesa | Democratic Republic of Congo | No, separate procedures apply |
| Mwami | Malawi, Mchinji | Yes per WFP. COMESA said in August 2022 it was earmarked for commissioning that year |
| Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls town | Not stated |
Customs and clearing
- ASYCUDA World in Zambia
How the Zambia Revenue Authority uses ASYCUDA World for customs declarations, payments and transit, and the 2025 stabilisation project with UNCTAD.
- Cargo release in Zambia
When Zambia Revenue Authority customs issues a release order, what blocks release, storage limits and measured release times at border posts.
- Clearing agent licence in Zambia
Who can hold a Zambia Revenue Authority clearing agent licence, the documents, staff qualifications, bond rules and the 2026 regulations.
- Freight and clearing associations in Zambia
The clearing and forwarding associations named in published sources for Zambia, their regional links, training work and role in customs reform.
- How customs clearance works in Zambia
Value thresholds, documents, tax rates, pre-registration and agent rules for importing and exporting goods through Zambia Revenue Authority customs.
- Transit cargo and bonds in Zambia
How goods move in transit through Zambia under a clearing agent's bond, the five-day road limit, seals, cargo tracking and the COMESA guarantee talks.
Border posts
- Chirundu One Stop Border Post
The Zambia and Zimbabwe one-stop border post at Chirundu: its legal basis, agencies, launch in 2009, release time studies and upgrade projects.
- Kasumbalesa border post (Zambia and DRC)
Kasumbalesa border between Zambia and the DR Congo: hours, ZRA role, the concession, truck volumes, documents, congestion and the SADC response.
- Kazungula One Stop Border Post
The Zambia and Botswana one-stop border post and bridge at Kazungula: opening in May 2021, cost, funders, crossing rules and corridor role.
- Nakonde border post (Nakonde and Tunduma)
How the Nakonde and Tunduma one-stop border post between Zambia and Tanzania works: hours, ZRA contacts, truck volumes, documents and OSBP history.
- Other Zambian border posts for cargo and travellers
Hours, agencies, OSBP status and fees at Zambia's smaller border posts: Mwami, Sesheke and Katima Mulilo, Victoria Falls, Kariba, Mokambo and Sakania.
Payments and verification
- Paying customs duties and taxes in Zambia
How import duty, VAT and advance income tax are paid to the Zambia Revenue Authority: e-payment channels, pre-clearance, tax compliance checks and timing.
- Verifying ZRA payments, receipts and invoices
How to check a government payment on ZamPay, verify a ZRA Smart Invoice by QR code, and confirm tax compliance status for imports in Zambia.
- Zambia's government payment gateway (ZamPay and ZamPortal)
How ZamPortal and the ZamPay government payment gateway work: payment methods, steps, receipts, payment checks and what they do not cover.
Agencies and audits
- Auditor General findings on revenue collection in Zambia
What Zambia's Auditor General has reported on tax arrears, unpaid ZRA tax liabilities, transit taxes, bonds and revenue systems, with dates and responses.
- Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) customs
What ZRA customs does at Zambia's borders: the 1993 Act, ASYCUDA World, pre-clearance, e-bonds, coordinated border management and the 2025 system upgrade.