Tanzania - Apply for Cosmetic Import Permit or License
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ProcedureEdit
Apply In-Person:
- Application for getting a cosmetic import permit or license in Tanzania is available in Tanzania Bureau of Standards contact link
- Applicant must provide all information needed in the application form.
- Applicant should make sure to carry photocopies and originals of all documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
- Documents that are needed for completing this procedure is mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
- 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.
- Fee structure for this procedure is mentioned under “Fees” section of this page.
- If all the above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the permit will be issued within one day.
- 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.
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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
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External LinksEdit
OthersEdit
Full procedure for a first-time trader is provided in the following link