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Zimbabwe secures duty-free access to China for nearly 9,000 products

Zimbabwe has secured duty-free access to the Chinese market for nearly 9,000 product categories under Beijing’s Pre-Early Harvest Initiative. This arrangement, effective from May 1, 2026, until April 30, 2028, allows qualifying Zimbabwean exports to enter China duty-free under 8,949 tariff lines. Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Soda Zhemu stated that this initiative stems from commitments made by China during the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Zimbabwe has completed the administrative requirements, with ZimTrade issuing certificates of origin and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority verifying compliance. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Amon Murwira noted that the removal of import duties will make Zimbabwean products more competitive in China, but exporters must still meet China’s stringent regulatory and phytosanitary requirements. The government plans to continue bilateral negotiations during this two-year period to secure a permanent preferential trade agreement after the Pre-Early Harvest Initiative expires.