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🇿🇼 Moving to Zimbabwe • Luggage Shipping • Est. 1998

Moving to Zimbabwe
Shipping Your Belongings from the UK

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

How it works

Shipping personal effects to Zimbabwe when you move

Relocating to Zimbabwe means getting your belongings there safely. We ship luggage, send suitcases and move boxes of personal effects to Zimbabwe door-to-door (subject to your destination) from anywhere in the UK. From a suitcase to a household’s worth of boxes, our service to Zimbabwe covers collection, customs clearance and delivery for your move.

Moving to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe. Harare HRE via cargo. Transit: 7–11 working days.
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Customs: ZIMRA (Zimbabwe Revenue Authority). ZIMRA duty relief for Zimbabweans returning. Used personal effects owned and used abroad qualify. Detailed packing list required.
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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 Zimbabwe

Standard restrictions. ZIMRA can be complex. Accurate declared values essential. 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 Zimbabwe
Lithium batteries, aerosols, perfumes✗ NoProhibited — no exceptions
28 years experience

Why customers moving to Zimbabwe choose Excess Luggage Co.

Harare — established route for the significant UK-Zimbabwean diaspora. 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 Zimbabwe — questions answered

What is the ZIMRA duty exemption for Zimbabweans returning?
ZIMRA grants duty relief for Zimbabwean nationals returning after extended time abroad. Used personal effects qualify. Valid Zimbabwean passport and itemised packing list required.
How long does shipping to Zimbabwe take?+
7–11 working days transit. ZIMRA adds 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 Zimbabwe. 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 Zimbabwe?

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 — Zimbabwe

For official customs requirements, import duties and restricted items guidance, visit the ZIMRA Zimbabwe — the official customs authority for Zimbabwe. 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 Zimbabwe • Excess Luggage Co. • Est. 1998
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