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Can you bring alcohol to Zambia?

Short answer
Allowed, within limits

  • Alcohol

    allowed, within limits

    Travellers aged at least 18 may import duty-free 2.5 litres of clear beer, 2.5 litres of wine and 1.5 litres of spirits. The goods must be for your own use, not commercial and not bought for someone else. Anything above the allowance is declared on Form CE6, assessed by Customs and taxed.

    Separately, travellers may import other goods worth up to USD 1,000 duty-free; gifts for family or friends aren't covered by the rebate.

    Also covers: alcohol, beer, wine, spirits, liquor

    Source Zambia Revenue Authority — Importation of Goods (accompanied baggage: traveller's allowances)Checked against the source on 2026-10-23

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