The Green and Red Route system is designed to simplify and speed up the handling of travellers at entry points such as border posts and airports.
Under this system, the vast majority of travellers who are not carrying dutiable or restricted goods are able to pass unhindered through Customs controls.
Where the Green/Red Route system is not in operation, travellers are urged to report directly to a ZIMRA Officer and declare all the goods in their possession. However, plans are under way to have this system operational at all ports of entry.
Green Route
The Green Route is a route used by travellers who are not carrying any dutiable or restricted goods.
Dutiable goods refer to goods which are not covered by the rebates or duty free concessions allowed to travellers or to tourists in terms of sections 104 and 114 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations, 2001 published in Statutory Instrument 154 of 2001.
The selection of a Green Route by a traveller is deemed to be a declaration to the effect that one is not carrying any dutiable or restricted goods. One is normally not required to complete any declaration form when using this route.
Red Route
If goods in the possession of a traveller or tourist do not qualify under the rebates stated above, then the traveller elects the Red Route.
This route is used by travellers who are carrying dutiable or restricted goods. In this route, the traveller completes the declaration form (Form Number 47) and duty payable will be assessed by a Zimra officer.
A traveller who is not sure or who is in doubt of which route to follow, should also use the Red Route and ask a Zimra officer for assistance.
Physical Inspections
Please note that physical examination of the goods may be carried out by the ZIMRA Officers to confirm the declaration.
However, such spot checks will vary according to circumstances.
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