Tanzania - Apply for Timber Import Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for getting a permit or license for Timber Import in Tanzania is available in the Tanzania Forest Services Agency 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. Fee for this procedure is TZS 2,193,243.75
7. The applicant will be notified regarding the availability of permit within 7 to 26 days.
8. Applicant can visit the office and collect their permit once they got the notification.
9. If there is no notification provided by concerned authorities even after 7 to 26 days, then, the applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.

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Required Documents

• TIN Certificate
• Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Tax Clearance Certificate
• Coloured Passport sized photographs of the applicant
• TFS official receipt
• Business License
• ID Proof
• Phytosanitary Certificate
• Certificate of Origin
• Conveyance License
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing List
• Bill of Landing
• Self Assessment Document
• Plant Import Permit
• Fumigation Certificate
• Transit Pass
• Release Order
• Delivery Order

Office Locations & Contacts

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

Ministry Forest Services Agency
Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: 579C+F9H, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact: (+255) 222 864 249
Contact: Link
Location: Link

Eligibility

• Any individual or a business owner in Tanzania who is willing to import Timber from any other country to Tanzania is eligible.

Fees

• Fee for this procedure is TZS 2,193,243.75

Validity

• Import permit is valid for 3 months.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is 7 to 26 days.

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Instructions

• A person shall not import Timber 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 Information

• 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 Document

• This permit is necessary for importing Timber from all other countries to Tanzania.

Information which might help

• The procedure for a first-time trader is provided in a step-by-step guideline in the following 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 Revenue Authority Link
• Tanzania Forest Services Agency Link

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