Tanzania - Apply for Cotton Lint Import Licence or Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for cotton lint import licence or permit, the applicant has to visit the Tanzania Cotton Board (TCB) contact link
2. Applicant must get the application form from the respective officer at the office and provide all the information that is requested in the application form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry both photocopies and originals of all the documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
4. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant must attach photocopies of all the documents along with the application form before submitting it at the office.
6. The Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request along with the application form while submitting it at the office.
7. The receipt of fee payment will be provided by the respective officer at the office, this receipt has to be kept safe with the applicant since it might be needed later.
8. Once the submission is completed, the respective officer will inform the applicant regarding the processing time and the methods for getting their license or permit.
9. If the applicant did not receive the license or permit within the mentioned time, they can visit the office to know the status of their application.

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Required Documents

• Completed Application Form
• ID Proof – National ID/Passport/Driving License
• Address Proof – National ID/Passport/Driving License
• Certificate of Incorporation
• TIN Certificate
• VAT Registration Certificate
• Business License
• Certificate of Membership
• Requisition form for classification
• Goods receive note
• Lots tag
• Cotton samples
• TCB Invoice
• Stamped bank deposit slip
• Clearance Note
• Cotton Lint export license
• Cotton sales contract
• Cotton quality certificate
• Form for verification of Origin (EAC)
• Cosignment for verification
• Commercial Invoice
• Clearing agent’s authorization letter for customs
• Plant Import Permit from the Importing country
• Clearing agent’s authorization for shipping line
• Self-assessment documents
• Phytosanitary certificate
• Radioactivity analysis certificate
• EAC Certificate of origin

Office Locations & Contacts

Tanzania Cotton Board,
Postal Address Tanzania Cotton Board
P.O. Box 61, Regional Drive, Mwanza, Tanzania
Hotline: +255 28 2500528
Fax: Nō: +255 28 2501079
Email Address: [email protected]
contact link

Eligibility

• Any business owners or individuals who are willing to import cotton lint for their business purposes are eligible for this procedure.

Fees

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

Validity

• Cotton Lint Import License or Permit is valid until the cotton is imported by the applicant.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure will be provided by the concerned authorities.

Related Videos

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Instructions

• Applicant should make sure to follow all the instructions provided by the concerned authorities properly.
• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the Applicant
• Postal and Physical Address
• Mobile Number
• E-mail
• Website (in the case of an organization)
• Contact Person

Need for the Document

• This document is necessary for importing cotton lint from all other countries of the world to Tanzania.

Information which might help

• For details about the trading procedure please see the link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Tanzania Cotton Board (TCB) link

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