The export of precious metals from Zambia is governed by a stringent regulatory framework that demands specialized expertise. Chiwempala Heritage Minerals provides an expert, in-house service to manage this entire process, ensuring every shipment is fully compliant, efficient, and secure.
This service is an integral component of our supply operations, whether we are exporting gold from our own reserves on behalf of a client or executing a client's mandated procurement. We handle every regulatory step, mitigating risks and eliminating delays.
Securing Mineral Export Permits: We manage the complete application and approval process with the Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (MMMD). Our established relationships and thorough understanding of the requirements ensure a streamlined and predictable permitting timeline.
Management of Royalty & Tax Obligations: We accurately calculate and process the requisite Mineral Royalty payments and any other applicable taxes directly to the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA). We provide our clients with official receipts and full documentation for their records, ensuring complete financial compliance.
Official Export Dossier Preparation: Our team prepares and collates all mandatory documentation required for a lawful export. This dossier typically includes:
The approved Mineral Export Permit.
A certified Commercial Invoice and Packing List.
A Government-accredited Laboratory Assay Certificate.
Proof of Royalty and Tax payment from ZRA.
Certificate of Origin.
Execution of Customs Formalities: We act as the official declarant, handling all customs procedures at the point of exit, primarily Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). This includes submitting the formal customs declaration, coordinating physical inspections with ZRA Customs officers, and ensuring the asset is cleared for loading onto its designated transport.
Liaison with State Agencies: We serve as the professional liaison between our clients and all relevant government bodies, including the MMMD, ZRA, and the Bank of Zambia (BoZ), to resolve any queries and ensure a smooth, uninterrupted export process.
Engaging our in-house team provides certainty and efficiency.
Certainty of Compliance: We guarantee that every transaction adheres to the latest version of Zambia’s Mines and Minerals Development Act and all associated statutory instruments.
Reduced Timelines: Our expertise and established processes significantly reduce the risk of bureaucratic delays, ensuring your assets are exported on schedule.
Risk Mitigation: We prevent costly errors, potential penalties, or shipment seizures by ensuring every procedural detail is correctly managed from the outset.
Our Export & Compliance Management service provides clients with the final assurance that their assets will cross international borders seamlessly, securely, and lawfully.
