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outer garments, blankets and carpets to name but a few. This
sector has the potential to fully utilize input from the cotton
farming sector and export the intermediary produce from the
various stages of production from ginning, spinning, weaving
of textile produce to the processing of fabric for the clothing
manufacturing sector.
4.3.3 Zimbabwe has preferential access on clothing to most parts of
the world on a “single transformation” basis. This means that
manufacturing of the garment must occur in Zimbabwe, but the
fabric can originate from anywhere. This principle applies to
COMESA, EU and the US (for members of AGOA, of which we
are not). However, there is a restrictive Rule of Origin in SADC
which maintains a “double transformation” rule on clothing i.e.
In order to participate in preferential access, clothing must
not only be manufactured within Zimbabwe, but it must also
be manufactured from fabric which was manufactured within
SADC, to enjoy duty free access.
4.3.4 The current policy seeks to relax this rule under SADC through
request for waivers and derogation in the fulfillment of our
commitment under the protocol.
4.3.5 Lack of adequate control of incoming goods at border posts is
allowing a lot of imports to be brought in without paying duties.
This deprives the Government of the much needed revenue
and also renders locally manufactured goods uncompetitive.
Government will tighten the boarders and close the loopholes on
smuggling. The new policy will also review duties on a number
of these products and duty free allowance that individuals can
bring into the country.
4.3.6 During the currency of this policy it is intended to enforce
quality standards for incoming as well as pre and post shipment
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