Medical Supplies in Zambia
Medlive Medical Supplies ships medical equipment, PPE, diagnostic, laboratory and hospital supplies to healthcare buyers in Lusaka, Ndola, Kitwe and Livingstone. Prices for Zambia are quoted in US dollars, with freight, customs documentation and charges confirmed before you pay.
Importing Medical Supplies into Zambia
Key authorities and rules for healthcare buyers.
Medical device & medicines regulator
Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA)ZAMRA approves medicines and medical devices before they are imported, and issues the permits needed to import them.
Customs & revenue
Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)Import duties, VAT and clearing are handled in Zambia. We provide the export documents your clearing agent needs.
Trade blocs and agreements
SADCCOMESAAfCFTA
Under the SADC Protocol on Trade, Zambia grants duty-free treatment when a SADC certificate of origin confirms the goods meet SADC rules of origin.
Public tenders
Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) e-GPProcuring entities must use ZPPA's Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system.
Send us a tender's specification through our Tender Enquiry service.
Public health supply chain
The Zambia Medicines and Medical Supplies Agency (ZAMMSA) supplies medicines and medical supplies to public health facilities.
How ordering from Zambia works
- Add the products you need to your RFQ basket, or upload a list of SKUs.
- Send the basket with your delivery address in Zambia and any import permit or tender details.
- We reply with a USD quotation: products, freight, customs documentation and applicable charges.
- Accept the quotation and pay by EFT; we dispatch from Cape Town.
Documents for your shipment
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin where the goods qualify (SADC or AfCFTA)
- Manufacturer documentation and certificates where available
- Quotation and pro forma invoice for permits and approvals
Shop by Department
Twelve departments for clinical, laboratory, institutional and home-care supply in Zambia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you ship medical supplies to Zambia?
Yes. We ship from Cape Town to Zambia. Freight, customs documentation and applicable charges are confirmed in your quotation before you pay.
Which currency are prices in for Zambia?
Products are shown as Price on request (USD). We quote in US dollars, including freight; local import taxes are paid in Zambia (ZMW).
Do I need a permit to import medical devices into Zambia?
ZAMRA approves medicines and medical devices before they are imported, and issues the permits needed to import them. Confirm current requirements for your products with ZAMRA.
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