Zambia
Salaula bales for importers in Zambia
In Zambia second-hand clothing is called salaula. Zambia is landlocked, so containers reach buyers through a coastal gateway — usually Dar es Salaam or Beira — and an inland corridor. Tell us your categories, grade, bale weights and preferred route.
Ports and routing
Landlocked: shipped through a coastal gateway
Zambia has no sea port. The container is shipped to a coastal gateway and continues by road or rail with your clearing agent.
Usual gateway ports
See on the destination map →Tell us which port and corridor your clearing agent uses so the offer and the documents match the route.
Documents for Zambia
The standard export file for each container, plus what this destination is known to require. The final list is confirmed with your offer.
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list per bale
- Certificate of origin
- Fumigation or disinfection certificate
- Verified gross mass (VGM)
Import rules to check
Zambia's compulsory standard ZS 559, enforced under Statutory Instrument No. 120 of 2006, bans the importation and sale of second-hand underwear and sleepwear (pyjamas, nightgowns, briefs, brassieres, camisoles and vests). These items are excluded from every load. Confirm current requirements with the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency and your clearing agent.
This information is for orientation only. Import rules change; confirm current requirements with the competent authority and your clearing agent before ordering.
Local terminology
Salaula (second-hand clothes).
Sources
- Zambia Monitor — Standards agency threatens sanctions for offenders — accessed 2026-10-25