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Import from China to Zimbabwe
MAG Global Link is your sourcing agent on the ground in China. We find and check suppliers, buy and inspect your goods, and coordinate shipping to your door in Zimbabwe.
- Sea route
- Beira or Durban, then by road
- Border posts
- Forbes (Mutare), Beitbridge
- Air freight
- Harare (Robert Gabriel Mugabe Intl)
- Customs
- ZIMRA
A buying agent in China for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has no sea port, so goods from China land in Mozambique or South Africa first and finish the journey by truck. Every extra border is another place for delays or mistakes, so it pays to get the supplier and the paperwork right from the start.
We handle the China side for you. We verify the supplier, check samples, inspect your order before it leaves and prepare clean documents for the trip through Beira or Durban. You get updates on WhatsApp all the way to Harare, Bulawayo or wherever you are.
Product and supplier sourcing
We find, compare and verify suppliers so you get the right product at the right price.
Procurement and quality checks
We negotiate, pay suppliers securely, approve samples with you and inspect your order before it leaves.
Consolidation
Buying from several suppliers? We collect everything in one place and ship it together.
Shipping coordination to Zimbabwe
Sea or air freight, export documents and tracking, with updates on WhatsApp until your goods arrive.
How goods get from China to Zimbabwe
The usual route, step by step. We confirm the best option for your order and town when we quote.
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Supplier in China
We find and verify the supplier, agree the price, approve samples with you, pay securely and inspect your order when it is ready.
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Export from China
Goods are packed for a long road leg, consolidated if they come from several suppliers, and shipped with export documents.
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Beira or Durban
Sea freight usually lands at Beira in Mozambique, the shorter route to eastern Zimbabwe, or at Durban in South Africa. From there it moves inland in transit.
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Border and ZIMRA clearance
Goods enter at Forbes near Mutare on the Beira route, or Beitbridge on the Durban route, and are cleared with ZIMRA at the border or an inland port.
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Delivered to you
Your goods continue by road to Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, Gweru or your town. Air freight lands in Harare.
What buyers in Zimbabwe source with us
The six categories we work in, and many more on request.
Premium-quality hair
Bundles, wigs, closures and frontals for salons and resellers
Clothing
Wholesale clothing and school uniforms for shops and market traders
Electronics and gadgets
Phones, accessories, audio and smart devices
Furniture and homeware
Furniture for homes, lodges, schools and offices, flat-packed where possible to save space
Machinery
Agricultural, construction and production equipment, plus spare parts
Beauty supplies
Skincare, cosmetics, salon tools and packaging for shops and salons
Looking for something else, like solar equipment, building materials or vehicle parts? Send us a photo or a link and we'll tell you what we can find.
Before you import into Zimbabwe
A few things worth checking before you place an order. Rules change, so always confirm the details for your product.
Check whether your goods need a CBCA certificate
Some regulated products shipped to Zimbabwe need a Consignment Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) certificate, issued after an inspection before the goods leave the exporting country. Tell us what you are buying and we will help you check before anything ships.
Plan for transit through a neighbour
Goods coming through Mozambique or South Africa travel in transit under bond. Accurate invoices and packing lists keep them moving at each border.
Work out your full landed cost
Add freight, transit costs, ZIMRA duty and VAT, clearing fees and the road trip inland to the product price before you set your selling price.
Combine small orders
Several small parcels each pay their own transport and clearing fees. Combining purchases into one consignment is usually cheaper and easier to clear.
Questions from Zimbabwe
Can you buy from 1688, Alibaba or Taobao for me and ship to Zimbabwe?
Yes. Send us the product link or a photo. We check the seller, pay them, inspect your goods and arrange shipping to Zimbabwe.
Many 1688 and Taobao sellers only deal with buyers inside China, so having someone on the ground makes this much easier.
Which route is better for Zimbabwe, Beira or Durban?
Beira is closer to Mutare and Harare, while Durban has more sailings and connects through Beitbridge. The better route depends on where you are, what you are shipping and current costs, so we compare options when we quote.
How long does shipping from China to Zimbabwe take?
Sea freight plus the road leg from Beira or Durban usually takes several weeks, depending on sailings and border clearance. Air freight to Harare is much faster for small, urgent items. We confirm current times with your quote.
What is CBCA and does my order need it?
CBCA is Zimbabwe's Consignment Based Conformity Assessment programme for certain regulated products. If your goods fall under it, they must be inspected and certified before they ship. Ask us before you order and we will help you check.
Can you check a supplier before I pay?
Yes. Verifying the supplier is the first thing we do. We confirm the company is real, compare prices with other factories, and approve samples with you before you pay for the full order.
Do you deliver to Bulawayo and other towns?
We coordinate shipping to your door in Zimbabwe, including Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare and Gweru. Tell us your town when you ask for a quote.
Ready to import from China to Zimbabwe?
Send us a photo, a link or a list. We'll come back with options and a quote.
Importing to another country?
We also coordinate shipping from China to these countries.