Export clearance checklist

Shows FOB value, buyer and seller. Must match declared value.

Item-by-item breakdown of export shipment.

Issued by carrier after goods are loaded.

Filed by your clearing agent. Legally required for all exports.

Your ZRA tax number. Required for all export transactions.

Proves goods are made in Zambia. Needed for COMESA/SADC/EU preferential tariffs.

Exporter's personal or company identification.

From ZARI — Zambia Agriculture Research Institute. Required by importing country for plant products.

Ministry of Agriculture export permit for controlled crops like maize. Seasonal — check current status.

From Ministry of Mines. Required for all mineral exports.

Forex repatriation declaration. Proceeds must return to Zambia within 90 days.

From ZEMA — Zambia Environmental Management Agency.

Proof of royalty paid to ZRA before export.

Mandatory for all gemstone exports.

Diamonds only. International certificate proving diamond is conflict-free. No diamond can be exported without this.

Independent valuation — prevents under-declaration.

Species-specific permit. Some species banned entirely.

For internationally protected timber species.

Required for sawn timber. Proves timber was processed locally.

From Department of Veterinary Services.

Cattle exports. Required by most importing countries for live animals.

Processed meat/fish. Quality and safety certification.

For honey, beeswax, essential oils.

For products derived from protected plant species.

Proves legal acquisition of scrap metal.

From ZEMA for waste material exports.