Tanzania Trade Portal (2024)

Plant import permit

The plant import permit is issued byMinistry of Agricultureallowing the import of plant and plant materials into Tanzania. It ascertains that the consignment has met the requirements outlined on the permit as per the type of species. The permit is issued per consignment.

Phytosanitary certificate approval

TheMinistry of Agricultureapproval phytosanitary certificate whichcertifies that plant and plant products are free from regulated pests and conforms with other phytosanitary requirements of the exporting country. The certificate is valid per consignment.

Batch certificate

Destination Inspection is focused on the conformity assessment of imported goods after arrival in the country. This applies to all goods in the destination inspection compulsory list and goods that were imported without a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) under the PVoC programme. The certificate is issued by theTanzania Bureau of Standardsand certifies that a particular import consignment conforms to the specified standards recognized by the bureau.

Certificate of conformity

For a trader to import products in Tanzania, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standard contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity online for verificationto TBS.

Certificate of roadworthiness

Transit pass for forest produce (TP)

Transit Pass for forest produce (TP) is a movement permit which allows to the movement of forest produce from one district to the other. The permit is regulated by each region or districts depending with where the forest produce are obtained. The movement permit is valid for 2-6 days depending with the distance.

Animal health certificate

Animal health certificate is required for exporters of animal and/or animal product from Tanzania main land. Issuance of the certificate is regulated by theMinistry of Livestock and Fisheriesunder the department of Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS)and is required for each consignment for import.

Certificate of radioactivity analysis

TheTanzania Atomic Energy Commission(TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

Food crop import permit

All importers of food crops must have permit to import food crop fromMinistry of Agricultureexcept those which are regulated by boards and those which are perishables. This permit is per consignment and it is valid for three months from the date of issue.

Registration of medicine

Product registration is mandatory for all medicine products imported into Tanzania. TheTanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authorityissues the traders with a product registration certificate upon successful product evaluation.

Registration of premises for wholesale medicine

All traders who intend to deal with distribution and storage of medicine products must have their premises registered. The registration certificate is only issued to registered medicine dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA)

Medicines import permit

Medicine import permit is issued byTanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA)to a firm / trader who wishes to import registered medicine. To access online service as medicine importer, applicants are required to register with TMDA serviceonline portal and be issued with user credentials.

Medicine import clearance procedure through JNIA

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of medicine, click the link.

Medicine import clearance procedure through Namanga OSBP

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of medicine, click the link.

Medicine import clearance procedure through Sirari OSBP

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of medicine, click the link.

Import of medicine through JNIA

Thisproceduresequentiallycompiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of medicinethrough the JNIA.

Registration of medical device or in vitro diagnostic devices

Product registration is mandatory for all medical devices imported into Tanzania.Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA)is the mandated authority to issue traders with a product registration certificate upon successful product evaluation.

Registration of premises for medical or in vitro diagnostic devices

Premise registrationis a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage and importation of medical or in vitro diagnostic products. The premise registration certificate is only issued to registered medical or in vitro diagnostics dealers and is regulated by theTanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA)

Medical devices or in vitro diagnosis device import permit

Medical or in vitro diagnosis device import permit is issued byTanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA)to a firm/trader who wishes to import registered medical or in vitro diagnostic device. To access online service as medical or in vitro diagnosis deviceimporter, applicants are required to register with TMDA serviceonline portal and be issued with user credentials.

Medical devices import clearance procedure through the port of Dar es Salaam

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of medical devices, click the link.

Medical devices import clearance procedure through Namanga OSBP

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of medical devices, click the link.

Medical devices import clearance procedure through Sirari OSBP

Import medical device or in vitro diagnostic through port of Dar es salaam

Thisproceduresequentiallycompiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of medical devices through the Port of Dar es salaam.

Processed food import clearance procedure through the port of Dar es Salaam

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of processed food, click the link.

Processed food import clearance procedure through Namanga

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of processed food, click the link.

Import processed foods through port of Dar es salaam

Registration of premises for cosmetics

Premise registrationis a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage and importation of cosmetics products. The premise registration certificate for cosmetics is only issued to registered cosmetics dealers and is regulated by theTanzania Bureau of Standards(TBS).

Registration of cosmetics

Product registration is mandatory for all cosmetics imported into Tanzania.Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)is the mandated authority to issue traders with a product registration certificate upon successful product evaluation.

Cosmetics import clearance procedure through the port of Dar es Salaam

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of cosmetics, click the link.

Cosmetics import clearance procedure through Namanga OSBP

Import cosmetics through port of Dar es salaam

Thisproceduresequentiallycompiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of cosmeticsthrough the Port of Dar es salaam.

Used motor vehicle import clearance procedure through the port of Dar es Salaam

The various import duties and taxes depend on the brand, engine size and year of production of the car. The TRA used motor vehicle valuation system calculator allows you to get the precise amount of taxes you will have to pay when importing your motor vehicle.

Registration of meat industry stakeholders

Anyone intending to import meat and meat products, must first be registered as the meat industry stakeholder with the Tanzania Meat Board (TMB) who will be issued with registration certificate. The certificate is valid for a period of one year staring from the date of registration.

Clearance certificate for meat and meat products

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of meats, click the link.

Meat import clearance procedure through JNIA

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of meat, click the link.

Meat import clearance procedure through Namanga OSPB

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of meat, click the link.

Import of meat and meat products through JNIA

Thisproceduresequentiallycompiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of meat or meat productsthrough the JNIA.

Registration of dairy stakeholder as milk and milk products importer

Any person intending to import milk and milk products, must first be registered as the milk industry stakeholder with theTanzania Dairy Boardwho will be issued with registration certificate.The Certificate of registration of the dairy issued under the regulations shall be valid for a period of five years upon payment of annual retention fee of ten percent of the registration fee.

Milk and milk products import permit

Import of milk and milk products is regulated byTanzania Dairy Board. A trader intending to import milk and milk products must obtain an import permit for each consignment.

Clearance of milk and milk products through Dar es salaam port

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of milk, click the link..

Milk mport clearance procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of milk, click the link..

Import of milk and milk products through the port of Dar es Salaam

Thisproceduresequentiallycompiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of milk and milk productsthrough the port.

Spare parts (bicycles, motorcycles ) import clearance procedures through port of Dar es Salaam

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of spare parts, click the link.

Import of spare parts through the port of Dar es Salaam

Thisproceduresequentiallycompiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of spare parts through the Port of Dar es salaam.

Cereals and legumes import clearance procedure through the port of Dar es Salaam

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of cereals and legumes, click the link.

Cereals and legumes import clearance procedure through Namanga OSBP

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of cereals and legumes, click the link.

Import of cereals and legumes through the port of Dar es Salaam

Thisproceduresequentiallycompiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of cereals and legumesthrough the port of Dar es salaam.

Second hand clothes (mitumba) import clearance procedures through the port of Dar es Salaam

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of second hand clothes, click the link.

Import of second hand clothes through the port of Dar es Salaam

Thisproceduresequentiallycompiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of second hand clothesthrough the Port of Dar es salaam.

Beverages import clearance procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of bevarages, click the link.

Beverages import clearance procedure through Sirari One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Import beverages through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSPB)

This procedure sequentially complies licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of beverages of more than $2000 of value for the first time into Tanzania, via Namanga OSBP.

Registration of honey and bee products dealer

All traders who wish to deal with honey or any other apiary product and bee product must be registered byTanzania Forest Service Agency. This registration is valid for one year.

Transit pass for apiary or bee products produce (TP)

Transit Pass for forest produce (TP) is a movement permit which allows to the movement of apiary or bee product from one district to the other. The permit is regulated by each region or districts depending with where the apiary or bee productare obtained. The movement permit is valid for 2-6 days depending with the distance.

Import permit for apiary or bee products

For a trader to import bee products or apiary products, you are required to have import permit per consignment issued byTanzania Forest Service Agency.

Apiary or bee products import clearance procedure through the port of Dar es Salaam

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of apiary, click the link.

Registration of importers of forest products

Forest produce from trees or grown in a forest or is naturally found in a forest and includes timber, bamboos, baobab powder, canes, charcoal, firewood, fruits, galls, gums and honey. Registration of forest produce dealer is regulated by the Tanzania Forest Service Agency who will issue registration certificate. The certificate is valid for one calendar year.

Registration of timber yard

Registration of forest produce dealer is regulated by the Tanzania Forest Service Agency who issues a registration certificate. The certificate is valid for one calendar year.

Timber import permit

Timber import permit allows an importer to import certain amount of timber with specified grades. The permit is issued byTanzania Forest Agencyand is valid for a period of sixty days only and is used once for a single shipment.

Clearance of timber through the port of Dar

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of timber, click the link.

Import of timber through port of Dar es salaam

Thisproceduresequentiallycompiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of timberthrough Dar es salaam port.

Clearance of spices through Dar es Salaam port

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of spices, click the link.

Import of spices through the port of Dar es Salaam

Thisproceduresequentiallycompiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of spicesthrough the port of Dar es salaam.

Clearance of avocado through JNIA

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of avocado, click the link.

Import of avocado through JNIA

Thisproceduresequentiallycompiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of avocadothrough JNIA.

Registration and licensing of fertilizer dealer

All fertilizer dealers must be registered byTanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authorityand obtain fertilizer dealership licence. The licence issued is valid for one year.

Fertilizer import permit

Fertilizer import permit is given to a trader who wish to import fertilizers. Import of fertilizer is regulated byTanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority(TFRA)who issue import permit for each consignment.

Fertilizers import clearance procedure through Dar es Salaam port

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of fertilizer, click the link.

Import fertilizers through port of Dar es salaam

Thisproceduresequentiallycompiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of fertilizerthrough the Dar es salaam port.

Tea import permit

Tea import permit issued by Tea Board of Tanzania is required when the firm wishes to import processed tea to Tanzania. The permit is per declared consignment.

Tea import clearance procedure through Dar es salaam port

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of tea, click the link.

Tea import clearance procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of tea, click the link.

Import of tea through Dar es salaam port

This procedure sequentially compiles the licenses, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of tea for the first time into Tanzania, via Dar es salaam port.

Clearance of food stuff through the port of Dar es Salaam

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of edible oils, click the link.

Fish and fishery products import licence

All importers of fish and fishery products must have import licence and their premises must be registered byMinistry of Fisheries and Livestock. All registered premises must have certificate of approval. The licence is renewable annually.

Fish import permit

Any person intending to import milk and milk products, must first be registered as the milk industry stakeholder with theTanzania Dairy Boardwho will be issued with registration certificate.The Certificate of registration of the dairy issued under the regulations shall be valid for a period of five years upon payment of annual retention fee of ten percent of the registration fee.

Clearance of goods through Dar es Salaam port

Registration of tobacco importer

A business wishing to import dry leaf tobacco must be registered and obtain a registration certificate. Import of dry leaf tobacco is regulated byTanzania Tobacco Boardwho issues the tobacco import registration certificate. The registration has unlimited validity.

Dry leaf tobacco import licence

Green leaf tobacco import license

Tobacco import permit

Furniture import clearance through Sirari One Border Post (OSBP)

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration. For more information on how to clear your consignment of furniture, click the link.

Import furniture through Sirari OSBP

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of furniture through Sirari OSBP.

Import of farnitures through the port of Dar es Salaam

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of farniture through the Port of Dar es salaam.

Agrochemicals import clearance through Sirari One Border Post (OSBP)

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of agrochemicals, click the link.

Import textile through Sirari OSBP

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of agrochemicals through Sirari OSBP.

Home applience import clearance through Sirari One Border Post (OSBP)

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of home appliences, click the link.

Import home applience through Sirari OSBP

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of Home appliences through Sirari OSBP.

Import home applience through port of Dar es Salaam

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of Home appliences through Dar port.

Glassware import clearance through Sirari One Border Post (OSBP)

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of glassware, click the link.

Import glassware through Sirari OSBP

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of glassware through Sirari OSBP.

Textiles import clearance procedures through the port of Dar es Salaam

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of textile, click the link.

Import of textiles through the port of Dar es Salaam

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of textile through Dar port.