Get Your CBCA Certificate for Your Vehicle in Just 4 Steps

Importing a vehicle into Zimbabwe requires compliance with the Consignment-Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) program, administered by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Zimbabwe. The CBCA program ensures that imported goods meet national safety and quality standards and helps prevent the entry of substandard or hazardous products. 

Cotecna is authorized by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to issue CBCA Certificates and can assist with vehicle import CBCA certificates from across the globe from turkey, Germany, the United Kingdom, China, Japan and many more. 

Step 1: Understand the CBCA Program 

Regulated Vehicles covered under the CBCA program include: 

• Tractors (HS Code 87.01)  
• Motor vehicles for transporting 10 or more persons (HS Code 87.02)  
• Passenger cars and vehicles designed for transporting persons (HS Code 87.03)  
• Motor vehicles for transporting goods (HS Code 87.04)  
• Trailers, Semi-trailers(Notably advise if the unit is in CKD (parts form) or built up) 

For full regulatory details, refer to Statutory Instrument (SI) 35 of 2024. 

All CBCA Certificates for Vehicles will be One hundred and forty United states dollars. 

Step 2: Prepare the Required Documents and send them to Cotecna 

For Used Vehicles 

Before booking an inspection, the following documents must be submitted: 

1. Completed Cotecna RFC form  
2. Invoice or agreement of sale  
3. Vehicle registration or deregistration certificate  
4. Police clearance (SARPCO) for vehicles registered in Southern Africa  
5. Roadworthiness report or MOT certificate (for vehicles from the UK)  
6. Passport copy of the applicant (for returning residents)  
7. ITAC certificate (if the vehicle is in South Africa) 
8. Export Certificate(For Japanese Vehicles)  

For New Vehicles 

To obtain a CBCA certificate for new vehicles, the following documentation is required: 

1. Manufacturer’s Vehicle Certificate  
   • Must include manufacturer/brand name, factory vehicle number, CCC certificate number, and other relevant details  
   • If in a language other than English (e.g., Chinese), it must be translated into English 
2. Completed Cotecna RFC form  
3. Invoice or agreement of sale  

Note: Translation to English  

1. • All documents mzust be translated and saved in PDF format 

Step 3: Vehicle Inspection by Cotecna 

Cotecna, will conduct a physical inspection on used vehicles and a remote inspection on new vehicles to verify: 

• Roadworthiness  
• Odometer accuracy  
• Emission and safety compliance  
• Conformity to Zimbabwean standards 

Note: Vehicles older than 10 years are generally not permitted unless exempted (e.g., returning residents). 

Step 4: Receive Your CBCA Certificate 

Once inspection and document verification are complete: 

• Cotecna will issue the CBCA Certificate if the vehicle meets the set standards, if the vehicle fails to meet the requirements Cotecna will advise on corrective actions to amend these issues and issue a non-conformity certificate until all requirements are amended. 

Why Choose Cotecna? 

• Approved by Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce  
• Global inspection network  
• Expertise in vehicle conformity assessment  
• Efficient and reliable certification process  
• Support for both new and used vehicles 

For more information or to begin your application contact Cotecna Zimbabwe or download our free Zimbabwe CBCA exporter guide.

About Cotecna

For over 50 years, we have been supporting agriculture, food and pharma, minerals and metals, and consumer products supply chains all over the world. We provide testing, inspection, and certification services to help our clients navigate evolving regulations, ensure product compliance, and support their sustainability journey.