Customs Clearing
Accurate declarations and fast releases for imports, exports and transit cargo.
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ZIMRA-licensed Clearing Agent
Border clearance.
Made simple.
Licensed customs clearing and freight forwarding by sea, road, rail and air, from offices in Beitbridge, Harare and Mutare.
- Registered
- Since 2010
- Service points
- 9
- Licensed agent
- ZIMRA
ZIMRA-licensed Clearing Agent Section 216A, Customs and Excise Act (Chapter 23:02)
- Offices: Beitbridge, Harare and Mutare
- 3
- Years of leadership experience in customs
- 20+
What we do
Everything your cargo needs to cross the border
One licensed team for customs clearing, freight forwarding, warehousing and transit, by sea, road, rail and air.
Freight Forwarding
Sea, road, rail and air freight coordinated from pick-up to delivery.
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Secure storage, with or without duty paid, while you plan your next move.
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Practical advice on customs procedure, documentation and compliance.
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Move uncleared goods under bond from the border to an inland station or warehouse.
Learn more about Removal In BondTransit Cargo Facilitation
Smooth passage for cargo crossing Zimbabwe on its way to another country.
Learn more about Transit Cargo FacilitationBorder Attendance & Transit Monitoring
Our people on the ground at the border, working with your drivers.
Learn more about Border Attendance & Transit MonitoringNot sure what you need?
Tell us about the shipment and we will advise.
By sea, road, rail and air
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Sea
Sea freight coordinated from port to delivery
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Road
Cross-border loads through Zimbabwe’s border posts
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Rail
Rail consignments and their paperwork
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Air
Air cargo cleared at Harare Airport
How it works
The journey of a shipment
From the ship to your door: what happens at each stage, and what we do for you.
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1. Sea freight
Send us your documents
While your cargo is at sea, share the commercial invoice, packing list and transport document by email, WhatsApp or the quote form.
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2. Port of entry, such as Beira or Durban
We check and pre-clear
We review the paperwork, confirm classification and value, advise on any permits and prepare the customs entry before your cargo arrives.
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3. Road freight
On the road to the border
We coordinate the onward transport and keep you informed while your cargo travels.
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4. Customs clearance, such as Beitbridge
We clear at the border
Our team lodges the entry with ZIMRA, attends any inspection and follows up until your goods are released.
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5. Your door
Your cargo is delivered
We coordinate onward transport or warehousing and keep you informed until the goods reach their destination.
Not sure which documents you need? Use our import and export documents checklist.
Open the checklistBorder coverage
Nine service points. Three offices. One team.
We clear cargo at Zimbabwe’s major border posts, at Harare Airport and at Kurima House, with an office close to each.
- 1 Beitbridge · Beitbridge office
- 2 Harare Kurima House · Harare office
- 3 Harare Airport · Harare office
- 4 Forbes · Mutare office
- 5 Plumtree · Beitbridge office
- 6 Nyamapanda · Harare office
- 7 Chirundu · Harare office
- 8 Victoria Falls · Beitbridge office
- 9 Kazungula · Beitbridge office
Why Seaworld
A clearing agent that stays close to your shipment
Our aim is simple: your goods delivered safely and on time, every time, at a reasonable fee.
From pick-up to delivery, you know where your cargo is.
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Licensed and accountable
We are licensed by ZIMRA as a Clearing Agent under Section 216A of the Customs and Excise Act (Chapter 23:02), and have been registered since 2010.
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Customs knowledge from the inside
Our founder spent 10 years as a ZIMRA customs officer before starting Seaworld. We know how entries are assessed and what gets them queried.
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People at the border
With offices in Beitbridge, Harare and Mutare and a dedicated border attendance team, someone who knows your consignment is always close to it.
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You are kept informed
Our representatives stay close to your shipment from pick-up to delivery and tell you where it stands, without you having to chase.
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Every mode, one team
Sea, road, rail and air freight, plus warehousing and transit, handled by a single team that sees the whole journey.
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Fair, clear fees
Safe, on-time delivery at a reasonable fee, on cash or account terms.
Our clients
Trusted by importers and exporters across Zimbabwe
From seed houses and fresh produce exporters to mining and engineering firms.
- Overfreight Investments
- Liftcrest Investments
- Implow Incorporated
- Ashalom Investments
- Substantia Investments
- Makata Bananas
- Biomedical Research Institute
- African Pepper Company
- Europe Africa Seed Initiative
- Matanuska Distribution
- Ezekal Enterprises
- Hidden Valley Horticulture
- Greenwood Mining
- Klein Karoo Seed Marketing Zimbabwe
- Agrivifarm Produce
- Mvule Investments
- + 12 more
Questions
Common questions, straight answers
How long does customs clearance take?
It depends on the goods, the border post, how complete the documents are and whether ZIMRA selects the consignment for examination. The single biggest factor within your control is paperwork: when we receive complete, accurate documents before the cargo arrives, we can prepare and pre-clear the entry in advance. Send us your documents and we will give you a realistic estimate for your shipment.
Which documents do I need to import goods into Zimbabwe?
At a minimum you will need a commercial invoice, a packing list and the transport document (a bill of lading, air waybill, rail consignment note or road manifest). Depending on the goods you may also need import permits or licences, a certificate of origin and proof of payment. Use our documents checklist as a starting point and confirm the final list with us for your specific cargo.
What is a bonded warehouse?
A bonded warehouse is a storage facility licensed by customs where imported goods can be kept without paying duty until they are cleared for local use or re-exported. Duty becomes payable only when the goods leave the bond for the local market.
Can you handle cargo that is only passing through Zimbabwe?
Yes. Transit cargo facilitation is one of our core services. We lodge the transit entry at the border where the cargo enters, monitor it across the country and acquit the entry at the border where it exits.
Ready to move your cargo?
Tell us what you are shipping and where. We will come back with a clear quote and the list of documents we need.