MetEx House, 496a Great West Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW5 0TE  ·  Shipping since 1998
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🇿🇲 Moving to Zambia • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to Zambia
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

Air freight to Zambia in 7–11 working days, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers. Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). Clear quote before collection. 28 years experience.

How it works

Shipping personal effects to Zambia when you move

Planning your move to Zambia? We ship luggage, send suitcases and move boxes of belongings door-to-door (subject to your destination) from across the UK to Zambia. Our relocation service handles collection, customs and delivery of your personal effects, so moving your things to Zambia is simple and stress-free.

Moving to Zambia from the UK — air freight for personal effects, sea freight or removals for furniture. Here is how luggage shipping works for this route.

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Door collection across the UK. M25 Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00.
Air freight to Zambia. Lusaka LUN via cargo. Transit: 7–11 working days.
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Customs: Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). Personal effects duty-free for Zambian nationals returning and foreigners with work permit. ZRA requires detailed packing list.
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Sender must equal receiver. The fundamental personal effects rule. Any mismatch triggers commercial duties.
What to know

Restrictions and key points for Zambia

Standard restrictions. ZRA clearance can be slow. No alcohol beyond personal quantities. Call 0800 096 38 39 before packing if uncertain about any item.

ItemShip?Notes
Clothes, shoes, personal items✓ YesUp to 30kg per bag
Laptop/tablet (battery removed)✓ YesRemove lithium battery — carry in cabin
Books, kitchenware, household goods✓ YesWeigh before booking
Furniture, appliances✗ NoUse our sea freight service to Zambia
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to Zambia choose Excess Luggage Co.

Lusaka — established route for UK mining, energy and NGO professionals. Established 1998, MetEx House — 2 miles from Heathrow.. Confirmed pricing. Community discussions and expat networks cite us for documentation support and confirmed pricing.

25+
Years
2mi
From Heathrow
FAQs

Moving to Zambia — questions answered

What documentation does ZRA require?
Itemised packing list, passport, residency documentation, Air Waybill. Allow 2–3 weeks for clearance.
How long does shipping to Zambia take?+
7–11 working days transit. Allow additional clearance time. Call 0800 096 38 39.
What is the maximum weight per bag?+
30kg per item — no overweight surcharges up to this limit. Better than most airlines which cap at 23kg.
How far in advance should I book?+
Minimum 10 working days for Zambia. 14 working days recommended to allow for customs clearance. See our booking guide.
What if customs holds my shipment?+
Call us on 0800 096 38 39 with your Air Waybill reference immediately. Almost always a documentation issue. See our customs holds guide.
Is there a bag limit?+
No bag limit. The same quoted rate per bag regardless of quantity.

Ready to ship to Zambia?

Your quote holds as long as your bags are what you told us, subject to airline rates at time of booking. Est. 1998.

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📋 Official Customs Authority — Zambia

For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the Zambia Revenue Authority — the official customs authority for Zambia. Always verify current requirements before shipping.

UK Collection

We collect from your door anywhere in the UK

Door collection Monday to Friday from any UK address. Select your nearest city for local collection times and details:

LondonManchesterBirminghamLeedsGlasgowEdinburghLiverpoolBristolSheffieldNewcastleNottinghamLeicesterBradfordCardiffCoventrySouthamptonPortsmouthOxfordCambridgeReading/SloughBrightonLutonMilton KeynesDerbyStokeWolverhamptonSwanseaAberdeenDundeeMiddlesbroughExeterPlymouthYorkBelfastHounslowHeathrow

✍ Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00

Moving to Zambia • Excess Luggage Co. • Est. 1998
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