Tanzania Trade Portal

Avocado (Parachichi)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Permits

Plant import permit

The plant import permit is issued by Ministry of Agriculture allowing the import of plant and plant materials into Tanzania. It ascertains that the consignment has met the requirements outlined on the permit as per the type of species. The permit is issued per consignment.

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Phytosanitary certificate approval

The Ministry of Agriculture approval phytosanitary certificate which certifies that plant and plant products are free from regulated pests and conforms with other phytosanitary requirements of the exporting country. The certificate is valid per consignment.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Clearance

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Import of avocado through JNIA

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of avocado through JNIA.

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Beverages (Non-alcoholic and alcoholic)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Premise registration certificate

Premise registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage of food stuff products. The premise registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Products registration certificate

Products registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage and of food stuff products. The products registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Permits

Certificate of conformity

For a trader to import products in Tanzania, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standard contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity online for verification to TBS.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Clearance

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Cereals (Mazao ya nafaka)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Premise registration certificate

Premise registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage of food stuff products. The premise registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Products registration certificate

Products registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage and of food stuff products. The products registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Permits

Plant import permit

The plant import permit is issued by Ministry of Agriculture allowing the import of plant and plant materials into Tanzania. It ascertains that the consignment has met the requirements outlined on the permit as per the type of species. The permit is issued per consignment.

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Phytosanitary certificate approval

The Ministry of Agriculture approval phytosanitary certificate which certifies that plant and plant products are free from regulated pests and conforms with other phytosanitary requirements of the exporting country. The certificate is valid per consignment.

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Certificate of conformity

For a trader to import products in Tanzania, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standard contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity online for verification to TBS.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Food crop import permit

All importers of food crops must have permit to import food crop from Ministry of Agriculture except those which are regulated by boards and those which are perishables. This permit is per consignment and it is valid for three months from the date of issue.

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Clearance

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Import of cereals and legumes through the port of Dar es Salaam

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of cereals and legumes through the port of Dar es salaam.

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Cosmetics (Vipodozi)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Registration of premises for cosmetics

Premise registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage and importation of cosmetics products. The premise registration certificate for cosmetics is only issued to registered cosmetics dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS).

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Registration of cosmetics

Product registration is mandatory for all cosmetics imported into Tanzania. Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is the mandated authority to issue traders with a product registration certificate upon successful product evaluation.

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Permits

Batch certificate

Destination Inspection is focused on the conformity assessment of imported goods after arrival in the country. This applies to all goods in the destination inspection compulsory list and goods that were imported without a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) under the PVoC programme. The certificate is issued by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards and certifies that a particular import consignment conforms to the specified standards recognized by the bureau.

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Certificate of conformity

For a trader to import products in Tanzania, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standard contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity online for verification to TBS.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Clearance

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Full procedure (for a first time trader)

Cosmetics (Vipodozi)

Import cosmetics through port of Dar es salaam

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of cosmetics through the Port of Dar es salaam.

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Edible oils (Mafuta ya kula)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Premise registration certificate

Premise registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage of food stuff products. The premise registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Products registration certificate

Products registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage and of food stuff products. The products registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Permits

Batch certificate

Destination Inspection is focused on the conformity assessment of imported goods after arrival in the country. This applies to all goods in the destination inspection compulsory list and goods that were imported without a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) under the PVoC programme. The certificate is issued by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards and certifies that a particular import consignment conforms to the specified standards recognized by the bureau.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Edible oils (Zanzibar)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence (Zanzibar)

Business licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Zanzibar should obtain its own business licence from the local government offices mandated to issue business licence.

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Registration of importers

The Ministry of Trade and Industrial Development Zanzibar is the authority which register all traders who wants to import any commodity to Zanzibar. Upon successful registration, traders are given certificate of registration.

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Registration of premises for food stuff

All traders who intend to deal with distribution and storage of food products must have their premises registered. The registration certificate is only issued to registered food products dealers and is regulated by the Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency (ZFDA)

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Registration of food stuff

Product registration is mandatory for all medicine products imported into Zanzibar. The Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency issues the traders with a product registration certificate upon successful product evaluation.

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Registration of food stuff Importer

All traders who intend to deal with distribution and storage of food products must have their premises registered. The registration certificate is only issued to registered medicine dealers and is regulated by the Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency (ZFDA)

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Permits

Import permit (MTID)

Import permit is issued by The Ministry of Trade and Industrial Development Zanzibar to traders who wish to import (shipment) of any products to Zanzibar.

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Obtain Pemba ZBS e- permit

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ZFDA processed food import permit

The Ministry of Trade and Industry through it Agency registered of food importer shall be required to apply for import permits from Zanzibar Food and Drugs Agency

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Fertilizers (Mbolea)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Fertilizer dealer licence

All fertilizer dealers must be registered by Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority and obtain fertilizer dealership licence. The licence issued is valid for one year.

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Permits

Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Fertilizer import permit

Fertilizer import permit is given to a trader who wish to import fertilizers. Import of fertilizer is regulated by Tanzania Fertilizer Regulatory Authority(TFRA) who issue import permit for each consignment.

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Clearance

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Full procedure (for a first time trader)

Import fertilizers through port of Dar es salaam

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of fertilizer through the Dar es salaam port.

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Fish and fishery products (Samaki)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

View procedure

Premise registration certificate

Premise registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage of food stuff products. The premise registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Products registration certificate

Products registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage and of food stuff products. The products registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Fish and fishery products import licence

All importers of fish and fishery products must have import licence and their premises must be registered by Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock. All registered premises must have certificate of approval. The licence is renewable annually.

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Permits

Batch certificate

Destination Inspection is focused on the conformity assessment of imported goods after arrival in the country. This applies to all goods in the destination inspection compulsory list and goods that were imported without a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) under the PVoC programme. The certificate is issued by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards and certifies that a particular import consignment conforms to the specified standards recognized by the bureau.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Fish import permit

Any person intending to import milk and milk products, must first be registered as the milk industry stakeholder with the Tanzania Dairy Board who will be issued with registration certificate. The Certificate of registration of the dairy issued under the regulations shall be valid for a period of five years upon payment of annual retention fee of ten percent of the registration fee.

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Clearance

Clearance of goods through Dar es Salaam port

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Honey & other apiary products (Asali)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Registration of honey and bee products dealer

All traders who wish to deal with honey or any other apiary product and bee product must be registered by Tanzania Forest Service Agency . This registration is valid for one year.

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Permits

Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Transit pass for apiary or bee products produce (TP)

Transit Pass for forest produce (TP) is a movement permit which allows to the movement of apiary or bee product from one district to the other. The permit is regulated by each region or districts depending with where the apiary or bee product are obtained. The movement permit is valid for 2-6 days depending with the distance.

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Import permit for apiary or bee products

For a trader to import bee products or apiary products, you are required to have import permit per consignment issued by Tanzania Forest Service Agency .

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Clearance

Apiary or bee products import clearance procedure through the port of Dar es Salaam

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration. For more information on how to clear your consignment of apiary, click the link.

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Full procedure (for a first time trader)

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Meat and meat products (Nyama)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Premise registration certificate

Premise registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage of food stuff products. The premise registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Products registration certificate

Products registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage and of food stuff products. The products registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Registration of meat industry stakeholders

Anyone intending to import meat and meat products, must first be registered as the meat industry stakeholder with the Tanzania Meat Board (TMB) who will be issued with registration certificate. The certificate is valid for a period of one year staring from the date of registration.

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Permits

Batch certificate

Destination Inspection is focused on the conformity assessment of imported goods after arrival in the country. This applies to all goods in the destination inspection compulsory list and goods that were imported without a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) under the PVoC programme. The certificate is issued by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards and certifies that a particular import consignment conforms to the specified standards recognized by the bureau.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Clearance certificate for meat and meat products

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration. For more information on how to clear your consignment of meats, click the link.

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Clearance

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Meat and meat products (Nyama)

Meat import clearance procedure through JNIA

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration. For more information on how to clear your consignment of meat, click the link.

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Meat import clearance procedure through Namanga OSPB

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of meat, click the link.

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Full procedure (for a first time trader)

Import of meat and meat products through JNIA

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of meat or meat products through the JNIA.

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Medical or in vitro diagnosis device (Vifaa vya matibabu)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Registration of medical device or in vitro diagnostic devices

Product registration is mandatory for all medical devices imported into Tanzania. Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) is the mandated authority to issue traders with a product registration certificate upon successful product evaluation.

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Registration of premises for medical or in vitro diagnostic devices

Premise registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage and importation of medical or in vitro diagnostic products. The premise registration certificate is only issued to registered medical or in vitro diagnostics dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA)

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Permits

Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Medical devices or in vitro diagnosis device import permit

Medical or in vitro diagnosis device import permit is issued by Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) to a firm/trader who wishes to import registered medical or in vitro diagnostic device. To access online service as medical or in vitro diagnosis device importer, applicants are required to register with TMDA service online portal and be issued with user credentials.

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Clearance

Medical devices import clearance procedure through Sirari OSBP

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Full procedure (for a first time trader)

Import medical device or in vitro diagnostic through port of Dar es salaam

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of medical devices through the Port of Dar es salaam.

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Medicine (Dawa)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Registration of medicine

Product registration is mandatory for all medicine products imported into Tanzania. The Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority issues the traders with a product registration certificate upon successful product evaluation.

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Registration of premises for wholesale medicine

All traders who intend to deal with distribution and storage of medicine products must have their premises registered. The registration certificate is only issued to registered medicine dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA)

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Permits

Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Medicines import permit

Medicine import permit is issued by Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) to a firm / trader who wishes to import registered medicine. To access online service as medicine importer, applicants are required to register with TMDA service online portal and be issued with user credentials.

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Clearance

Choose exit/entry point

Medicine import clearance procedure through JNIA

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration. For more information on how to clear your consignment of medicine, click the link.

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Medicine import clearance procedure through Namanga OSBP

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration. For more information on how to clear your consignment of medicine, click the link.

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Medicine import clearance procedure through Sirari OSBP

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of medicine, click the link.

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Full procedure (for a first time trader)

Import of medicine through JNIA

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of medicine through the JNIA.

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Medicine (Dawa) (Zanzibar)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence (Zanzibar)

Business licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Zanzibar should obtain its own business licence from the local government offices mandated to issue business licence.

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Registration of importers

The Ministry of Trade and Industrial Development Zanzibar is the authority which register all traders who wants to import any commodity to Zanzibar. Upon successful registration, traders are given certificate of registration.

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Registration of premises for wholesale medicine

All traders who intend to deal with distribution and storage of medicine products must have their premises registered. The registration certificate is only issued to registered medicine dealers and is regulated by the Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency (ZFDA)

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Registration of medicine

Product registration is mandatory for all medicine products imported into Zanzibar. The Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency issues the traders with a product registration certificate upon successful product evaluation.

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Permits

Certificate of conformity (ZBS)

For a trader to import products in Zanzibar, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Zanzibar Bureau of Standards contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity to TBS imports certification office for verification.

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Import permit (MTID)

Import permit is issued by The Ministry of Trade and Industrial Development Zanzibar to traders who wish to import (shipment) of any products to Zanzibar.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis (Zanzibar)

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Medicines import permit

Medicine import permit is issued by Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency (ZFDA) to a firm / trader who wishes to import registered medicine. To access online service as medicine importer, applicants are required to register with Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency(ZFDA) service online portal . The applicants are then issued with user credentials which enables them to log in and access the portal.

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Clearance

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Full procedure (for a first time trader)

Import medicine through Zanzibar port

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of medicine through the Zanzibar port.

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Milk and milk products (Maziwa)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

View procedure

Premise registration certificate

Premise registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage of food stuff products. The premise registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Products registration certificate

Products registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage and of food stuff products. The products registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Importer registration of dairy stakeholder

Any person intending to import milk and milk products, must first be registered as the milk industry stakeholder with the Tanzania Dairy Board who will be issued with registration certificate. The Certificate of registration of the dairy issued under the regulations shall be valid for a period of five years upon payment of annual retention fee of ten percent of the registration fee.

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Permits

Animal health certificate

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Batch certificate

Destination Inspection is focused on the conformity assessment of imported goods after arrival in the country. This applies to all goods in the destination inspection compulsory list and goods that were imported without a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) under the PVoC programme. The certificate is issued by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards and certifies that a particular import consignment conforms to the specified standards recognized by the bureau.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Milk and milk products import permit

Import of milk and milk products is regulated byTanzania Dairy Board. A trader intending to import milk and milk products must obtain an import permit for each consignment.

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Processed food (Zanzibar)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence (Zanzibar)

Business licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Zanzibar should obtain its own business licence from the local government offices mandated to issue business licence.

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Registration of importers

The Ministry of Trade and Industrial Development Zanzibar is the authority which register all traders who wants to import any commodity to Zanzibar. Upon successful registration, traders are given certificate of registration.

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Registration of premises for food stuff

All traders who intend to deal with distribution and storage of food products must have their premises registered. The registration certificate is only issued to registered food products dealers and is regulated by the Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency (ZFDA)

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Registration of food stuff

Product registration is mandatory for all medicine products imported into Zanzibar. The Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency issues the traders with a product registration certificate upon successful product evaluation.

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Registration of food stuff Importer

All traders who intend to deal with distribution and storage of food products must have their premises registered. The registration certificate is only issued to registered medicine dealers and is regulated by the Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency (ZFDA)

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Permits

Certificate of conformity (ZBS)

For a trader to import products in Zanzibar, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Zanzibar Bureau of Standards contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity to TBS imports certification office for verification.

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Import permit (MTID)

Import permit is issued by The Ministry of Trade and Industrial Development Zanzibar to traders who wish to import (shipment) of any products to Zanzibar.

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ZFDA processed food import permit

The Ministry of Trade and Industry through it Agency registered of food importer shall be required to apply for import permits from Zanzibar Food and Drugs Agency

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis (Zanzibar)

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Import food through Zanzibar port

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of food through the Zanzibar port.

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Processed foodstuffs (Vyakula vilivyosindikwa)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Premise registration certificate

Premise registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage of food stuff products. The premise registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Products registration certificate

Products registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage and of food stuff products. The products registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Permits

Batch certificate

Destination Inspection is focused on the conformity assessment of imported goods after arrival in the country. This applies to all goods in the destination inspection compulsory list and goods that were imported without a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) under the PVoC programme. The certificate is issued by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards and certifies that a particular import consignment conforms to the specified standards recognized by the bureau.

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Certificate of conformity

For a trader to import products in Tanzania, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standard contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity online for verification to TBS.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Import processed foods through port of Dar es salaam

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Roofing sheets

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Permits

Certificate of conformity

For a trader to import products in Tanzania, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standard contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity online for verification to TBS.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Import roofing sheets through Sirari OSBP

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of roofing sheets through Sirari OSBP.

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Second hand clothes (Mitumba)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Permits

Certificate of conformity

For a trader to import products in Tanzania, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standard contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity online for verification to TBS.

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Import of second hand clothes through the port of Dar es Salaam

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of second hand clothes through the Port of Dar es salaam.

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Spare parts

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Permits

Certificate of conformity

For a trader to import products in Tanzania, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standard contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity online for verification to TBS.

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Import of spare parts through the port of Dar es Salaam

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of spare parts through the Port of Dar es salaam.

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Spices (Viungo)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Permits

Plant import permit

The plant import permit is issued by Ministry of Agriculture allowing the import of plant and plant materials into Tanzania. It ascertains that the consignment has met the requirements outlined on the permit as per the type of species. The permit is issued per consignment.

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Phytosanitary certificate approval

The Ministry of Agriculture approval phytosanitary certificate which certifies that plant and plant products are free from regulated pests and conforms with other phytosanitary requirements of the exporting country. The certificate is valid per consignment.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Food crop import permit

All importers of food crops must have permit to import food crop from Ministry of Agriculture except those which are regulated by boards and those which are perishables. This permit is per consignment and it is valid for three months from the date of issue.

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Import of spices through the port of Dar es Salaam

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of spices through the port of Dar es salaam.

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Tea (Chai)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Premise registration certificate

Premise registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage of food stuff products. The premise registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Products registration certificate

Products registration is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage and of food stuff products. The products registration certificate for food stuffs is only issued to registered food stuffs dealers and is regulated by the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Permits

Certificate of conformity

For a trader to import products in Tanzania, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standard contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity online for verification to TBS.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Tea import permit

Tea import permit issued by Tea Board of Tanzania is required when the firm wishes to import processed tea to Tanzania. The permit is per declared consignment.

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Import of tea through Dar es salaam port

This procedure sequentially compiles the licenses, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of tea for the first time into Tanzania, via Dar es salaam port.

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Textiles & textiles products (Vitenge, nguo)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Permits

Certificate of conformity

For a trader to import products in Tanzania, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standard contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity online for verification to TBS.

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Import of textiles through the port of Dar es Salaam

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of textile through Dar port.

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Timber (Mbao)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Registration of importers of forest products

Forest produce from trees or grown in a forest or is naturally found in a forest and includes timber, bamboos, baobab powder, canes, charcoal, firewood, fruits, galls, gums and honey. Registration of forest produce dealer is regulated by the Tanzania Forest Service Agency who will issue registration certificate. The certificate is valid for one calendar year.

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Registration of timber yard

Registration of forest produce dealer is regulated by the Tanzania Forest Service Agency who issues a registration certificate. The certificate is valid for one calendar year.

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Permits

Plant import permit

The plant import permit is issued by Ministry of Agriculture allowing the import of plant and plant materials into Tanzania. It ascertains that the consignment has met the requirements outlined on the permit as per the type of species. The permit is issued per consignment.

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Phytosanitary certificate approval

The Ministry of Agriculture approval phytosanitary certificate which certifies that plant and plant products are free from regulated pests and conforms with other phytosanitary requirements of the exporting country. The certificate is valid per consignment.

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Transit pass for forest produce (TP)

Transit Pass for forest produce (TP) is a movement permit which allows to the movement of forest produce from one district to the other. The permit is regulated by each region or districts depending with where the forest produce are obtained. The movement permit is valid for 2-6 days depending with the distance.

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Timber import permit

Timber import permit allows an importer to import certain amount of timber with specified grades. The permit is issued by Tanzania Forest Agency and is valid for a period of sixty days only and is used once for a single shipment.

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Import of timber through port of Dar es salaam

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of timber through Dar es salaam port.

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Tobacco (Tumbaku)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Registration of tobacco importer

A business wishing to import dry leaf tobacco must be registered and obtain a registration certificate. Import of dry leaf tobacco is regulated by Tanzania Tobacco Board who issues the tobacco import registration certificate. The registration has unlimited validity.

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Dry leaf tobacco import licence

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Green leaf tobacco import license

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Permits

Phytosanitary certificate approval

The Ministry of Agriculture approval phytosanitary certificate which certifies that plant and plant products are free from regulated pests and conforms with other phytosanitary requirements of the exporting country. The certificate is valid per consignment.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Tobacco import permit

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Used motor vehicles (Gari)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Permits

Certificate of roadworthiness

Destination Inspection is focused on the conformity assessment of imported goods after arrival in the country. This applies to all goods in the destination inspection compulsory list and goods that were imported without a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) under the PVoC programme. For a trader to import motor vehicle he/she must have the certificate of roadworthiness. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

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Used motor vehicle import clearance procedure through the port of Dar es Salaam

The various import duties and taxes depend on the brand, engine size and year of production of the car. The TRA used motor vehicle valuation system calculator allows you to get the precise amount of taxes you will have to pay when importing your motor vehicle.

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Used motor vehicle import clearance procedure through the port of Dar es Salaam

The various import duties and taxes depend on the brand, engine size and year of production of the car. The TRA used motor vehicle valuation system calculator allows you to get the precise amount of taxes you will have to pay when importing your motor vehicle.

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Glassware (Vyombo)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Permits

Certificate of conformity

For a trader to import products in Tanzania, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standard contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity online for verification to TBS.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Clearance

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Import glassware through Sirari OSBP

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of glassware through Sirari OSBP.

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Agrochemicals

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Permits

Certificate of conformity

For a trader to import products in Tanzania, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standard contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity online for verification to TBS.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. TAEC certifies that foods are radioactive free which is a market requirement depending on the destination of the goods. The certificate is issued per consignment.

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Clearance

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Import textile through Sirari OSBP

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of agrochemicals through Sirari OSBP.

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Furniture (Samani)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Permits

Certificate of conformity

For a trader to import products in Tanzania, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standard contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity online for verification to TBS.

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Home applience (Vifaa vya nyumbani)

Preliminary registration and licences

Business licence

Business Licence is a legal document issued by government agencies that grants the user the right to operate any form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship or specified profession carried on for profit or gain (business) within government's geographical jurisdiction.

Any businesses line in Tanzania should obtain its own business licence from the Government agency mandated to issue Business Licence. Businesses that deal with international trade are required to obtain class "A" business licence from Business Registrations and Licensing Agency.

Depending on the nature of the business, several licences may be required to cover different types of activities. For example, a firm processing shirts may require a licence to process and sell the shirts locally and a licence to export the finished products.

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Permits

Certificate of conformity

For a trader to import products in Tanzania, he/she must have a certificate of conformity. This certificate is given by Tanzania Bureau of Standard contracted companies which are required to inspect the products before issuing the certificate. The importer is then required to submit the certificate of conformity online for verification to TBS.

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Home applience import clearance through Sirari One Border Post (OSBP)

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the importer of goods. The clearing agency and/or trader are liable for all information declared on customs declaration.For more information on how to clear your consignment of home appliences, click the link.

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Import home applience through Sirari OSBP

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of Home appliences through Sirari OSBP.

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Import home applience through port of Dar es Salaam

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of Home appliences through Dar port.

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Import home applience through Sirari OSBP

This procedure sequentially compiles the licences, permits and clearance steps to be fulfilled by a registered business owner importing a consignment of Home appliences through Sirari OSBP.

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