Products

Learn how to create, manage, and organize your product catalog in VasBox.

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Business Owner Manager Cashier

Understanding Products in VasBox

Products are the items and services you sell through your business.

Your product catalog is the foundation of invoicing and receipt creation in VasBox. Whether you sell physical goods or provide services, each item needs to be set up correctly for ZIMRA compliance.

Physical Products
  • • Goods with inventory
  • • Items measured by quantity, weight, or volume
  • • Require HS codes for customs
Services
  • • Professional or consulting services
  • • No physical inventory
  • • Marked as "Is Service" in the system

ZIMRA Compliance

Each product requires proper tax category assignment. This ensures correct VAT calculation and reporting to ZIMRA.

Product Information Structure

Understanding each field in a product record.

Name
Display name on receipts and invoices
SKU
Stock Keeping Unit - unique identifier for each product
HS Code
Harmonized System code required for ZIMRA compliance
Description
Detailed product description (optional)
Unit Price
Default selling price in USD
Tax Category
VAT/tax rate assignment (e.g., Standard, Zero-rated)
Unit of Measure
How product is sold (each, kg, liter, etc.)
Is Service
Flag for service items (non-physical goods)

HS Codes

Harmonized System (HS) codes are international product classification codes. For most retail products, ZIMRA provides standard codes. If unsure, consult ZIMRA guidelines or your accountant.