Import/Export

There are special stipulations on the following commodities when shipping to Zimbabwe. If you plan to ship one of the commodities listed below, be sure to adhere to the following stipulations in order to avoid delays and holds at customs.

Advertising Literature

Shipments of advertising literature require an Open General Import License.

Brochures

Shipments of brochures require an Open General Import License.

Calendars

Shipments of calendars require an Open General Import License.

Catalogs

Shipments of catalogs require an Open General Import License.

Charts

Shipments of charts require an Open General Import License.

Films

Shipments of films require an Open General Import License.

Intercompany Data on CD-Rom/Disk

Data shipments to Zimbabwe require an invoice with the value of the CD-ROM or disk only.

Manuals (Technical)

Shipments of manuals require an Open General Import License.

Pamphlets

Shipments of pamphlets require an Open General Import License.

Publications

Shipments of publications require an Open General Import License.

Slides

Shipments of slides require an Open General Import License.

Tapes (Audio, Video, Magnetic)

Shipments of cultural, technical, training, educational, and advertising tapes require an Open General Import License.

USB Sticks

Data shipments require an invoice with the character of the USB stick (storing intercompany data) and the value of the USB Stick.

In addition to the commodities which UPS prohibits to all countries or territories served (listed here), it is prohibited to ship the following commodities to Zimbabwe.

Personal Effects

Customers must use an authorized UPS / MBE (Mail Boxes Etc) Store or UPS Customer Center to ship personal effects.

The UPS Store, Mail Boxes Etc. or UPS Customer Center will be required to identify personal effect shipments on the shipping label by placing "Personal Effects" in the Reference Field of a UPS "smart" label or in the Special Instructions Field of a UPS waybill. They must also clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' shipment on the Commercial Invoice.

Personal Effects are classified as used items (owned for a minimum of 6 months) intended for the consignee's personal use. Any items intended for any other use, such as wholesale or retail sales, business purposes, or for distribution are not considered personal effects and cannot be shipped on this basis. "Personal Effects" must be clearly stated on the invoice and goods description.

All of the following documents must be scanned into DIS/SIR and originals on the package:

• An inventory list with estimated values with the reason for importation (holidays, move, relocation)
• A confirmation that the goods are older than 6 months and that they are intended for personal use only
• A photocopy of passport or ID card

Any items intended for any other use, such as wholesale or retail sales, business purposes, or for distribution are not considered personal effects and cannot be shipped on this basis.

Excisable goods (for example, perfume, alcoholic drinks, tobacco), medicine and perishable food can not be cleared as personal effects.

Personal effects shipments are not allowed in combination with Return Services.

Products Made in Iran

Products made in Iran are prohibited in our service due to a current embargo.