COVID essential goods can be imported without an import licence. In an effort to ensure availability of products required in fighting the COVID -19 pandemic, the Government promulgated Statutory Instrument number 90 of 2020 on 17 April 2020. This instrument provides for the importation of COVID essential goods without an import licence. The schedule below shows that goods that are on Open General Import Licence and do not have restrictions on importation.
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION |
TARIFF CODE |
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1. Goggles protective, Wraparound, Soft Frame, Indirect Vent. |
9004.90 |
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2. Alcohol– based Hand Washing Rub, Gel bottle |
2207.10 |
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3. Alcohol- based Hand Sanitizer |
3808.94 |
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4. Tyvek Suit, Gown, AAMI level 3, Non- sterile, S=Disp. Size M |
6210.10 |
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5. Latex Glove Examination, Nitrile, pf, size M |
3926.20 |
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6. Mask Surgical, type IIR, level 2, s.u. non sterile, earloop, size M |
6307.90/ 9020.00 |
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7. Respirator, mask, FFP2/N95, type IIR, s.u. , unvalved, Noseclip |
9019.20 |
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8. Face Shield, Clear Plastic, Disp. |
3926.20 |
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9. Thermometer, Infrared, No Contact, Handheld |
9025.19/ 9022.19 |
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10. Heavy Duty Gloves |
3926.20/ 4015.11/ 4015.19/ 6116.10/ 6216.00 |
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11. Knapsack Sprayer, Manual Pump, |
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12. Gumboots |
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13. Aprons, Plastics Disposable |
6210.10 |
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6506.00 |
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14. Theatre Caps |
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15. Liquid Soap |
3401.3000 |
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16. Tapped Buckets (Veronica Bucket) , Elbow / Wrist Controlled tap |
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17. Bin Liners |
3920, 3921, 3923 |
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18. Sodium Hypochlorite solution |
3004.2000 |
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19. Methylated Spirit |
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20. Plastic Bins, |
3920, 3921, 3923 |
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21. Ethanol |
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22. Paracetamol Tablets, Oral Liquid Preparations and Sterile Dosage Forms |
3004.2000 |
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23. Ceftriaxone Injection |
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24. Azithromycin Tablets and Suspensions |
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25. Chloroquine or Hydroxychloroquine |
3004.5090 |
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26. Lopinavir/ Rotinavir |
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27. Interferon Alpha 2b |
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28. Remdesivir |
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29. Vitamin C Tablets |
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30. Amoxylin |
3004.1000 |
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31. Chlorine |
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32. Caustic Soda |
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33. Agriculture Lime |
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34. Whitewash |
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35. Bacille Calmette Guerim (BCG) |
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36. Vaccine Injection and Oral |
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37. Human Blood, Blood Fractions Products |
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38. Disinfectants containing Organic Acids - Surfactants - Sodium Hypochlorite |
Exportation of products
Please note that the aforementioned Statutory Instrument also regulates exportation of the Pharmaceutical, Medicinal and Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) products listed in the schedule above. Please be guided that an export permit from the Ministry of Health and Child Care through the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) is required on exportation of medicines/ drugs specified in the schedule above.
In addition, an export licence is required on exportation of pharmaceutical, medicinal and PPEs products listed in schedule above .The licence is issued by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Please note that goods without the necessary export permits and export licences will be detained at the exit points pending production of such. All exporters are therefore urged to acquire export permits and licences to avoid inconveniences at the time of clearance and exportation.
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Disclaimer
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