HOWO trucks for Zambia: prices and import guide
Zambia is landlocked; trucks come via Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) or Durban (South Africa). Zambia drives on the left, requires ZABS conformity, and RTSA registration.
Updated
- Drive side
- Right-hand drive
- Entry route
- Dar es Salaam or Durban
- Conformity
- ZABS
- Common models
- Tractors, dumps
HOWO truck price for Zambia
The truck price in China is the same for every market. For Zambia we quote right-hand drive, shipped via Dar es Salaam or Durban. Your landed cost adds sea freight, import duty, taxes and clearing in Zambia.
| Condition | Price range, USD per truck, EXW Jining, China |
|---|---|
| Standard refurbished | USD 16,000 – 20,000 |
| High-standard refurbished | USD 20,000 – 24,000 |
| Brand new | USD 32,000 – 36,000 |
| Condition | Price range, USD per truck, EXW Jining, China |
|---|---|
| Standard refurbished | USD 16,000 – 20,000 |
| High-standard refurbished | USD 20,000 – 24,000 |
| Brand new | USD 29,000 – 33,000 |
Guide prices, updated October 2026. Your written quotation confirms the exact price for the specification, drive side and quantity. Sea freight is not included: shipping rates change week to week, so we quote freight to your port when the truck is ready to ship.
What each refurbishment level includes · Used HOWO trucks for Zambia
Import taxes in Zambia
Budget for these charges on top of the truck price and freight:
- VAT 16% on imported goods
Customs duty depends on the truck's HS code. Check the Zambia Revenue Authority tariff or ask your clearing agent for the current rate.
Checked October 2026. Source: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries, Zambia (reviewed July 2026). Official rates: Zambia Revenue Authority. Tax rules change; your clearing agent confirms the final amount.
What to get right before you order
- 01Right-hand drive is required — confirm RHD on the order.
- 02The Dar es Salaam corridor is usually shorter and cheaper than Durban for northern Zambia.
- 03ZABS conformity applies to many imported vehicles; arrange before shipment.
- 04ZRA duty plus VAT applies; RTSA registers the truck after clearance.
Straight answers
Is right-hand drive required?
Yes — Zambia drives on the left.
Which corridor is best?
Dar es Salaam for northern/central Zambia; Durban can suit southern routes.
What conformity applies?
ZABS requirements for imported vehicles; confirm your model.
Also shipping to Southern Africa
Shipping to Zambia
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