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So, if you want to import goats from South Africa into Zimbabwe, the first thing you need to know is that goats do not attract customs duty. The only costs involved are the fees for the import certificates and a small fee payable at the border, which I believe is around US$25 to US$50. Here is what you need: 1. Veterinary Services Import Permit – You apply for this at the Department of Veterinary Services headquarters on Borrowdale Road, just after State House in Harare. 2. Ministry of Agriculture Certificate – The Ministry of Agriculture offices are located next to the Veterinary Services offices on Borrowdale Road, and this certificate is also required. 3. Agricultural Marketing Authority (AMA) Certificate – You also need an import certificate from the Agricultural Marketing Authority, which is based in Harare. These are the three certificates you need to import goats into Zimbabwe. I can only speak specifically about goats because I do not import any other livestock. My focus is entirely on goats, and this is the process that I follow when bringing them into Zimbabwe. It may also be advisable to contact the Department of Veterinary Services before purchasing the animals, as import requirements and fees can change from time to time. Make sure the goats come from a province that Zimbabwe currently allows imports from. Zimbabwe has, at different times, restricted imports from certain South African provinces because of outbreaks of diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease. Before buying any animals, confirm with the Department of Veterinary Services that imports from that province are still permitted. The goats must have a Veterinary Health Certificate from South Africa. This certificate is issued by a South African state veterinarian and confirms that the animals are healthy and free from specified diseases. Goats need to undergo quarantine and testing. Depending on the prevailing veterinary requirements, the animals may have to spend time in an approved quarantine facility and undergo blood tests before export. Apply for your permits before buying the animals. It is always advisable to secure your Zimbabwean import permits first so that you do not buy goats that you later discover cannot be imported because of disease restrictions or paperwork issues. You will also need a clearing agent at the border. The clearing agent helps process the paperwork and ensures the permits and animal movement documents are properly handled when the truck reaches the border. It costs less than US$100 or just US$100.

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