Tanzania - Apply for Cosmetic Import Permit or License


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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. Application for getting a cosmetic import permit or license in Tanzania is available in Tanzania Bureau of Standards contact link
  2. Applicant must provide all information needed in the application form.
  3. Applicant should make sure to carry 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 all documents that are needed for completing this procedure along with the application form and then, submit it to the respective office.
  6. Fee structure for this procedure is mentioned under “Fees” section of this page.
  7. If all the above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the permit will be issued within one day.
  8. Applicant can get their permit on the same day of application.


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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Certificate of Analysis
  • TIN Certificate
  • Business License
  • Material Safety Data Sheet
  • Product Label or Picture
  • TBS Invoice
  • Stamped Bank deposit slip
  • Premise Layout sketch
  • Non-manufacturer’s premises initial checklist
  • Clearing agent’s authorization letter
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Bill of Landing
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Self-Assessment Document
  • Product Registration Certificate
  • Certificate of Conformity
  • Control Number
  • Tanzania Single Administrative Document
  • Invoice
  • Consignment of Verification
  • Certificate of Conformity with TBS release stamp
  • Certificate of origin with release stamp
  • Shipping line invoice
  • Importer ID Card
  • Clearing and Forwarding agent ID Card
  • Release order
  • Delivery order
  • TRA Payment Note


Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Tanzania Revenue Authority,
Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: Julius K. Nyerere Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact: (+255) 222 861 122
Contact link
Location link

Tanzania Bureau of Standards,
Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: Morogoro Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact: (+255) 222 450 206
Contact link
Location link

EligibilityEdit

Any Individual or a business that wants to import cosmetics from all other parts of the world to Tanzania are eligible.

FeesEdit

  • TZS 50,000 for Registration Fee
  • TZS 150,000 for premise registration
  • TZS 556,632.96 for Handling a 20 ft container
  • TZS 115,965.20 for documentation
  • TZS 41,747.47 for shipping service
  • TZS 13,915.82 for Corridor levy


ValidityEdit

This import permit is valid for 3 months.

Documents to UseEdit

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Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

Processing time for this procedure is within 1 day.

Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.


InstructionsEdit

  • Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  • No one can import cosmetic in Tanzania without a valid permit.
  • Applicant should make sure to follow all information provided by concerned authorities properly.


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 cosmetic products from all other countries to Tanzania.

Information which might helpEdit

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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
  • Tanzania Bureau of Standards link


OthersEdit

Full procedure for a first-time trader is provided in the following link