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Avocado (Parachichi) See associated HS code

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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Registered Exporter System (REX system)

Registered Exporter System (the REX system) is a system of self-certification of origin by registered exporters making out statements on origin. The system is applied for the products listed under Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) schemes of European Union, Norway, Switzerland and Turkey. It simplifies export formalities by allowing the registered exporter to certify the preferential origin himself by including a specific declaration ( statements on origin) on the invoice or another commercial document identifying the exported products. Thus, the registered exporter does not need to apply upon each export for issue of a certificate of origin. The exporter registration is a one off formality.

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Permits

Food crop export permit

Exporters of food crops (except perishables) must have permit from the Cereals and Other Produce Regulatory Authority which is valid for two months and issued per consignment.

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Certificate of radioactivity analysis

The Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC) is the competent authority that regulates all radioactive materials that contain radioactive elements and equipment that produce radioactive waves in Tanzania. This certificate indicates that foods are radioactive free and its issued per consignment depending on the destination of the goods.

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Certificate of origin

Certificates of origin confirm that goods in a particular export consignment have been produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country. The Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) issues certificates of origin for exported products which are originated in Tanzania. They are categorized into; preferential and non - preferential and are issued per consignment.

A preferential certificate of origin is an export document issued by the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA) for export where trade agreements have been entered into with Tanzania and other regions such as East African Community (EAC), European Union (EU) African Growth and Opportunity (AGOA) or Generalised System of Preference (GSP). A non preferential certificate of origin is an export document issued by Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture that confirms that the country of origin of goods exported.

For the products destined to the EU Market the trader need to register REX System under Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA).

Non-preferential certificate of origin

The Non preferential certificate of origin is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Tanzania, and are to be exported to any country with no mutual agreement on trade. The certificate is issued per consignment.

EAC certificate of origin

The EAC certificate of origin is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Tanzania, and are to be exported within the East African Community (EAC) region. The certificate is issued per consignment.

AGOA certificate of origin

The AGOA certificate of origin is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Tanzania, and are to be exported to the United States of America under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The certificate is issued per consignment.

SADC Certificate of origin

The SADC certificate of origin is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Tanzania, and are to be exported to the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC). The certificate is issued per consignment.

India certificate of origin

The India certificate of origin is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Tanzania, and are to be exported within India. The certificate is issued per consignment.

China certificate of origin

The China certificate of origin is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Tanzania, and are to be exported to the China market. The certificate is issued per consignment.

AfCFTA certificate of origin

The AfCFTA certificate of origin is an international trade document which certifies that a certain product being exported is wholly manufactured, produced, processed or obtained from the exporting country. COO is issued by the Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TCCIA), Rules of Origin Section. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.

Generalized System of Preference (GSP) Certificate of origin

The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) certificate of origin is a voluntary trade measure implemented by developed countries that provide preferential tariff treatment to import from developing countries. The certificate is issued per consignment.

Phytosanitary certificate

The Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority issues a phytosanitary certificate which certifies that plant and plant products are free from regulated pests and conforms with other phytosanitary requirements of the importing country. The certificate is valid per consignment.

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Clearance

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Avocado export procedure through the port of Dar es Salaam

Customs declaration is registered and assessed by a clearing agent appointed by the exporter 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 avocado, click the link.