Tanzania - Apply for Avocado Import Permit or License


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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. Application form for getting a permit or license for Avocado Import in Tanzania is available in the Tanzania Revenue Authority Link
  2. Applicant should make sure to provide all necessary information in the application form.
  3. Applicant must make sure to carry both photocopies and originals of all documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
  4. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure is mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. Applicant must attach photocopies of documents and whichever original document is needed along with the application form while submitting it at the office.
  6. Information about payment of fees will be provided by concerned authorities at the office.
  7. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authorities’ request.
  8. The applicant will be notified regarding the availability of permit within 1 month.
  9. Applicant can visit the office and collect their permit once they got the notification.
  10. If there is no notification provided by concerned authorities even after 1 month, then, the applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • TIN Certificate
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Control Number
  • Clearing Agent’s Authorization letter
  • Packing list
  • Stamped Bank deposit slip
  • Business License
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Self-Assessment Document
  • Plant Import Permit
  • Phytosanitary certificate
  • Radioactivity Analysis Certificate
  • Tanzania Single Administrative Document
  • Airway Bill
  • Consignment of Horticultural produce
  • Release Order
  • Handling shed invoice



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Ministry of Agriculutre,
Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact: (+255) 222 862 480
Contact: Link
Location: Link

Tanzania Revenue Authority,
Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: Samora House, Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact: (+255) 800 750 075
Contact: Link
Location: Link


EligibilityEdit

  • Any individual or a business owner in Tanzania who is willing to import avocado from all other countries of the world to Tanzania are eligible.



FeesEdit

  • Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.



ValidityEdit

  • Import permit is valid for 3 months.



Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • The processing time for this procedure is 1 month.



Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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InstructionsEdit

  • A person shall not import avocado out of the country without a valid import permit issued by the Director.
  • Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  • Applicant should make sure to follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.
  • Applicant must complete the application form filling, before submitting, incomplete applications will be rejected.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name of the Applicant
  • Name of the Company
  • Proforma invoice number and date
  • Country of Origin
  • Name of the Manufacturer
  • Signature and Stamp of the supplier



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • This permit is necessary for importing avocado from all other countries of the world to Tanzania.



Information which might helpEdit

  • The procedure for a first-time trader is provided in a step-by-step guideline in the following Link



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

  • Tanzania Revenue Authority – Link
  • Ministry of Agriculture – Link



OthersEdit

More information which might help.