SFAAZ Rates
Shipping and Forwarding Agent's Association of Zimbabwe (SFAAZ) recommended customs clearing, handling, warehousing, export, finance, and delivery charges.
Official Rate Sheet
We have added the SFAAZ rate information from the official PDF below so you can review it quickly online and still download the full document when needed.
Official Document Details
Organisation
Shipping and Forwarding Agents Association of Zimbabwe
National Secretariat
Address
Block 2, Longcheng Plaza
Samora Machel Avenue, Belvedere
P.O. Box 1294, Harare
Contact
Tel: +263 (0242) 778419
Cell: +263 772 306 837
Email: secretariat@sfaaz.org
Website: www.sfaaz.org
Important Notes
- These rates are effective 12 May 2022 until further notice.
- Conversion to ZWL is at the ZIMRA rate of exchange.
- Please download the official PDF below for filing, sharing, or offline review.
1. Imports
Download PDF1.1 Agency Fees (Consumption + RIBs)
| Category | Basis | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| General goods | 2% of VDP | Minimum USD 100, Maximum USD 3000 |
| Motor vehicles | VDP (USD) 0 - 7 500 | USD 600 |
| Motor vehicles | VDP (USD) 7 501 - 15 000 | USD 800 |
| Motor vehicles | VDP (USD) 15 001+ | USD 1000 |
1.2 Other Charges
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Customs clearance fees | At cost |
| Documentation | USD 30 |
| Communication and petties | USD 30 |
| Document release fees | USD 30 |
1.3 RITs
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Motor vehicles | USD 400 |
| General goods | USD 400 |
| Contract rate | USD 200 |
2. Warehousing
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Entry into bond | USD 200 |
| Entry out of bond | USD 200 |
3. Exports
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Exports | USD 200 |
4. Miscellaneous Charges
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| P/E Special Attendance | USD 50 |
| Road reports | USD 30 |
| Commercial vehicles guarantees (30 days) | USD 100 |
| Commercial vehicles guarantees (12 months) | USD 200 |
| Other specialised services | Negotiable |
| Consultancy | Negotiable |
| Application for licences and certificates (per document) | USD 100 |
| Drawback of duty | 5% of amount claimed (Minimum USD 50) |
| Third party charges | At cost |
5. Finance Charges
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Facility fee | 2% of amount outlaid (Minimum USD 20) |
| Disbursement fee | Bank minimum lending rate plus a minimum 5% premium to cover hidden costs |
6. Handling and Delivery (Within City Limits)
Download PDFHandling and delivery is subject to actual cost incurred plus a 20% mark-up.
| Weight Band | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 - 100 kgs | USD 120.00 |
| 101 - 300 kgs | USD 140.00 |
| 301 - 500 kgs | USD 176.00 |
| 501 - 1000 kgs | USD 264.00 |
| 1001 - 2000 kgs | USD 342.00 |
| 2001 - 3500 kgs | USD 430.00 |
| Over 3501 kgs | At cost plus 10% |
Download the Full SFAAZ PDF
Keep the official rate sheet for record keeping, client sharing, and offline access.
Contact Information
For rate clarification or service support, please contact us:
- Phone: 078 448 9580 / 077 291 7496
- Email: lorencem@transmergeenterprises.com / terencem@transmergeenterprises.com