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Who is a reliable car tyres supplier and exporter for Zambia?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports car tyres to buyers in Zambia, including Lusaka, Livingstone, Kitwe. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam / Durban with about 18–28 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Zambia needs car tyres
Zambia is Africa's second-largest copper producer. The Copperbelt drives most industrial demand, while Lusaka is the commercial centre. Cargo arrives by road or rail through Dar es Salaam, Durban, Beira or Walvis Bay.
Tyres, jacks and accessories are fast-moving lines for auto-parts dealers, driven by the size of the local vehicle fleet.
Automotive & workshops in Zambia
Vehicle parts dealers and workshops in Zambia stock tyres, hydraulic jacks, lubricants, accessories and workshop tools — fast-moving lines that suit mixed-container imports.
In Zambia, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy car tyres from us mainly for auto spare-parts dealers and tyre shops.
Who buys car tyres: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Wholesale & retail distribution in Zambia
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Zambia buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Zambia, hardware stores and supermarkets buy car tyres from us mainly for car accessories retailers and fleet operators.
Who buys car tyres: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Auto spare-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Car accessories retailers · Fleet operators · E-commerce sellers.
Top 5 cities for car tyres in Zambia
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of car tyres. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Car Tyres in Lusakavia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadThe capital and main distribution centre, with factories in its multi-facility economic zone.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 02Car Tyres in Livingstonevia Durban · 5–6 days by roadVictoria Falls tourism city.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Car Tyres in Kitwevia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadCopperbelt engineering and mining-supply hub.
- 04Car Tyres in Ndolavia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadCopperbelt commercial city with a refinery and cement plant.
- 05Car Tyres in Chingolavia Dar es Salaam · 5–7 days by roadOne of Africa's largest open-pit copper mines.
Importing car tyres into Zambia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Zambia — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Zambia working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +260 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Zambian Kwacha (ZMW); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA World |
| Tariff framework | COMESA and SADC member |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Car Tyres specifications for Zambia
Typical specification range for automobile accessories & parts; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Zambia's import requirements.
| Tyres | Passenger car, SUV, two-wheeler; tube and tubeless |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic jacks | 2 t to 50 t bottle and trolley jacks |
| Accessories | Seat covers, floor mats, fresheners, AV systems, screen guards |
Standards: ECE R30, ECE R75, IS 15633, ASME PASE or the standard your project specifies. Regulated products must comply with compulsory standards enforced by the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency.
Price, duties & landed cost in Zambia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Zambian Kwacha (ZMW) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam / Durban |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable) |
| Import conformity | Regulated products must comply with compulsory standards enforced by the Zambia Compulsory Standards Agency. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Zambia
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.