Tanzania - Import Goods

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for Importing goods is available in Tanzania Revenue Authority contact link
2. Applicant must procure the application form for this service from the Tanzania Revenue Authority.
3. Applicant has to provide all information in the application form.
4. Applicant should make sure to carry photocopies and originals of all documents that are necessary for completing this procedure.
5. Documents that are needed for this procedure is mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. Applicant should attach all documents (photocopies and originals whichever is necessary) along with the application form and submit it to relevant authority.
7. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
8. After submitting the application form, a reference number will be generated automatically.
9. Applicant must inform the Customs Officer about the availability of goods for Import to witness the loading process in the container or truck ready for shipment.
10. Customs Officer will then verify the Customs Entry (declaration) and the attached supporting documents such as invoice, packaging list etc.
11. If there is no inconsistency and the goods are not being Imported contrary to the Import control regulations, the Customs officer followed by issuance of receipt and acceptance of an entry in ASYCUDA++ system.
12. If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, the goods will be Imported within 18 to 30 working days.

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Required Documents

• Invoice
• Parking List
• TIN Certificate
• Agent Authorization Letter
• Import License
• Government of Revenue Receipt (GRR) as evidence of payment of royalty depending on goods to be Imported.
• Import Permits from relevant authorities depending on nature of the goods to be Imported
• Certificates from Food and Drugs Authority
• Certificates from Ministry of Natural Resources
• Certificates of Origin depending on destination of goods (EAC, SADC, EU and AGOA)

Office Locations & Contacts

Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: Tanzania Revenue Authority,
Samora House, Samora Ave,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact: +255 800 75 0075
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

• All traders who are willing to Import their goods from Tanzania to foreign countries are eligible.

Fees

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

Validity

• This document is valid until the goods are Imported.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• Processing time for this procedure is 18 to 30 days.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
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Instructions

• Applicants can use a clearing agent for the Importation process.
• Customs procedure code has to be entered on the nature of goods that are to be Imported.
• Imports are free of duty and taxes except for two items, raw hides and skins as well as raw cashew nuts.

Required Information

• Name of the Importer
• Address of the Importer
• TIN/PIN number of the Importer
• Agent’s Name
• Agent’s Address
• Agent’s TIN processing/clearing office
• Registration Number
• Date
• Country of Destination of Goods
• Tax Invoice Value
• Financial and Banking Data
• Date
• Nationality
• Office of entry
• Location of goods
• Packages and Distribution of Goods
• Calculation of Duties

Need for the Document

• This document is necessary for Importing goods from Tanzania to other foreign countries.

Information which might help

• All goods whose Importation are regulated under the East African Customs Management Act or of any law for the time being in force in Tanzania require a permit from relevant authorities.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• This document can be used for tracking whether the goods were Imported to their place of destination.

External Links

• Tanzania Revenue Authority link

Others

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