Shipping
Shipping from the USA to Zimbabwe: prices, times and how it works
Liyanda is a shopping and shipping service from the USA to Zimbabwe. You buy from any US store, we receive the parcel at our Maryland warehouse, fly it to Harare and you collect at our airport warehouse. This page covers what it costs and how long it takes.
Shipping rates
| Item | Rate |
|---|---|
| Clothing and general items | $26 per kg |
| Handling fee | $5 once per customer |
| Phones / smartphones | $65 flat per phone |
| Tablets (iPad, Samsung, all tablets) | $70 flat |
| Smartwatch: Apple / Samsung | $35 flat |
| Smartwatch: Garmin | $30 flat |
| Laptops | Per kg + $20–25 |
| Apple MacBook | Per kg + $25 |
| Desktops and screens | Per kg + $20–30 |
| Xbox / PlayStation | Per kg + $15 |
| High-end shoes (Nike, Adidas…) | Per kg + $10 |
Many items are not listed. Always ask for a quote first. Weight-based prices are preliminary until the parcel is weighed at our warehouse.
How long does shipping take?
| Stage | Time |
|---|---|
| Shipment cycle | About every 2 weeks |
| In transit to Zimbabwe | 7–14 business days from US departure |
| Customs clearance | 2–3 days if documents are in order |
Your parcel’s journey goes Maryland warehouse, air cargo via Addis Ababa, then Harare. You can follow each step on our tracking page.
Where do I collect?
Warehouse 2, New Cargo Village, R.G. Mugabe International Airport, Harare. We message you when your parcel has cleared and is ready for collection.
How to start
- 1Shop on the US website with your own card and choose Standard (or any) shipping to our Maryland address.
- 2Use your full name as the recipient and “C/O Liyanda Shipping” on the second line, so we know the parcel is yours.
- 3Message us your full name and what you ordered as soon as you check out. We log it and send you an order reference.
- 4Your parcel arrives at our Maryland warehouse, where we check it, photograph it and weigh it.
- 5We tell you before the shipment leaves the USA. Shipments fly roughly every two weeks.
- 6Collect at our Harare airport warehouse once it clears customs. Track every step on liyanda.com/tracking.
| Line | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Name | Your full name (exactly as on your order) |
| Address line 1 | C/O Liyanda Shipping |
| Address line 2 | 101 Tiger Way |
| City / State / ZIP | Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
| Country | United States |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to ship from the USA to Zimbabwe?
General items are $26 per kg, phones are a $65 flat rate and tablets $70. A $5 handling fee applies once per customer. Laptops and consoles are per kg plus a small item fee.
How long does USA to Zimbabwe shipping take?
Shipments depart about every two weeks. Transit is 7–14 business days from the US departure date, then about 2–3 days for customs clearance.
Is there a minimum weight?
Weight-based items are rounded up to the next kilogram. Flat-rate items such as phones are charged per unit.
Can you deliver to my door?
Our standard service is collection at our Harare airport warehouse. Ask us on WhatsApp about onward delivery to your city.
Ready to ship from the USA?
Join our WhatsApp group for shipment dates and updates, or message us for a quote before you buy.