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DHL Express to Zambia — prices, delivery times, limits

How to ship a parcel to Zambia via DHL Express. Indicative express band for the country (68 € / 2 kg, 112 € / 5 kg, 188 € / 10 kg), typical transit time: 4–7 days (DHL/FedEx Express), weight limit 70 kg, customs rules and best alternatives.

schedule Typical delivery time to this country in business days (standard service, or express for an express carrier). Not a guaranteed lead time of a specific carrier. Excludes weekends and public holidays.
scale Maximum gross weight for DHL Express — item plus packaging. Exceeding the limit will delay or surcharge the shipment.
payments Indicative band for the country for a 2 kg parcel (express), not the DHL Express price list. Actual cost depends on dimensions, insurance and the carrier's current rates.
rule The country applies no duty-free threshold: duty is charged on the declared value of the goods, whatever the amount.

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DHL Express to Zambia — prices, delivery times, limits

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DHL Express to Zambia — typical transit time: 4–7 days (DHL/FedEx Express), indicative express band for the country for a parcel up to 5 kg 112 €, up to 10 kg 188 € — not the carrier's price list. Carrier weight limit is 70 kg. The country is outside the EU: VAT applies from 0 €, customs duty from the first euro.

Destination
Zambia
Carrier
DHL Express
Typical transit time
4–7 days (DHL/FedEx Express)
Price 2 kg (country band)
68 €
Price 5 kg (country band)
112 €
Price 10 kg (country band)
188 €
Max. weight
70 kg
EU
No — customs apply

Country band · express

Indicative prices for Zambia

Weight Price Typical transit time
2 kg 68 € 4–7 days (DHL/FedEx Express)
5 kg 112 € 4–7 days (DHL/FedEx Express)
10 kg 188 € 4–7 days (DHL/FedEx Express)

Indicative band for the country, not an individual carrier price list. Actual cost depends on the carrier's current rates, parcel dimensions and volumetric weight.

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Indicative information — verify at source

Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Zambia.

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Customs and VAT for Zambia

Zambia is a SADC and COMESA member — customs rates follow the SADC CET (0–25%). No de minimis for personal shipments — duty and 16% VAT apply from the first value. ZRA (Zambia Revenue Authority) manages customs clearance in Lusaka. Zambia has a stable customs system compared to the region — clearance takes 3–8 days. DHL and FedEx cover Lusaka and major cities.

Required documents

  • description CN22 or CN23 customs declaration (depending on value)
  • description Commercial invoice in English
  • description Detailed description and value in USD

Alternatives

Other carriers to Zambia

DPD CZ

DPD CZ

12–20 days · up to 31.5 kg

FedEx

FedEx

12–20 days · up to 68 kg

UPS

UPS

12–20 days · up to 70 kg

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