Prohibited Goods

The importation of the following goods into Zimbabwe is strictly prohibited:

• Narcotic and habit forming drugs in any form

• Lockable knives

• Counterfeit goods

• Penitentiary or prison-made goods

• Skin lightening creams containing hydroquinone and mercury

• Pornographic material

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Restricted Goods

Importation of certain goods is restricted and these can only be imported subject to production of relevant permits/authority.

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Examples of such goods include:

• Arms and ammunition

• Plants and their products

• Explosives and fireworks

• Poison and other toxic substances

• Wildlife and wildlife products

• Pesticides

• Animals and animal products

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