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  4. Full procedure view - for a first time trader
  5. Export of premium coffee through the port of Dar es Salaam
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Steps (32) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Obtain direct export of premium coffee licence  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain permit of direct coffee export  (3) expand_more expand_less
Registered Exporter System (REX system) certificate of origin expand_more expand_less
★ Obtain exporter registration Optional
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★ Submit documents for approval Optional
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Obtain certificate of radioactivity analysis  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain GSP certificate of origin expand_more expand_less
★ Obtain online user credentials Optional
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★ Verification of goods Optional
★ Apply for certificate of origin Optional
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★ Pay certificate fees Optional
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★ Obtain certificate of origin Optional
Pre-clearance documentation  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain phytosanitary certificate  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain International Coffee Organization (ICO) certificate  (5) expand_more expand_less
Custom declaration  (2) expand_more expand_less
Consignment inspection  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain TRA release order  (2) expand_more expand_less
Port clearance  (5) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved 15 expand_more expand_less

Agricultural Trade Management Information System (ATMIS) (x 3)
1 3 13
Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) (x 3)
2 4 6
Mobile E payment (x 4)
5 8 14 18
Online RAC application (x 2)
7 10
Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission -Eastern zone-Dar es Salaam
9
Clearing Agent
11
Shipping Agents
12
Ministry of Agriculture (x 2)
15 16
Tanzania Coffee Board (TCB) (Dar es Salaam Office) (x 3)
17 19 21
Tanzania Revenue Authority-Headquarters (x 4)
20 24 25 27
Tanzania Custom Intergrated System (x 3)
22 23 26
TPA Electronic Payment Portal (TePP)
28
Bank
29
Cargo System
30
Tanzania Ports Authority-Dar es salaam (x 2)
31 32

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Direct export of premium coffee licence
3
Permit of direct coffee export
6
Export quality certificate
6
Radioactivity analysis certificate
10
Shipping order
12
Phytosanitary certificate
16
Stamped (ICO) certificate of origin
21
Tanzania Single Administrative Document (TANSAD)
23
Release order
27

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Application for export of premium coffee
4
Direct export request letter
4
Contract of sale
4
Coffee fee invoice
5
Commercial invoice (x 4)
7 11 12 25
Control number (TAEC)
8
Clearing agent's authorization letter for customs
11
Tax Identification Number certificate (x 2)
11 13
Packing list (x 3)
11 12 25
Plant import permit from importing country (x 3)
11 13 15
Clearing agent's authorization letter for shipping line
12
Business licence
13
Certificate of incorporation
13
Self assessment document (TRA) (x 3)
13 15 19
Eport permit from responsible regulatory authority
13
Control number (phs)
14
Coffee export approval (x 2)
17 19
Control number (tcb)
18
Typed International Coffee Organization (ICO)
19
Typed International Coffee Organization (ICO) with serial number
20
Coffee export approval with serial number
20
Typed (ICO) certificate of origin with TRA stamp
21
Coffee export approval with TRA stamp (x 3)
21 22 25
Self assessment document (TRA)
21
Draft bill of lading
21
Stamped (ICO) certificate of origin (x 2)
22 25
Phytosanitary certificate (x 2)
22 25
Radioactivity analysis certificate (x 2)
22 25
Tanzania Single Administrative Document (TANSAD) (x 2)
24 25
Shipping order (x 4)
24 25 28 31
Consignment for inspection
25
Coffee export approval with release stamp
26
Phytosanitary certificate with release stamp
26
Radioactivity analysis certificate with release stamp
26
Release order (x 2)
28 31
TPA payment note
29
Driver details
30
TPA receipt
31
Stamped bank deposit slip
31
Truck registration card
31
Driving licence
31

Estimated cost TZS  75,000 +USD  82

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TZS 0 -
TZS  1 per goods-value
Export fee
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TZS 0 -
TZS  0.375 per goods-value
Fee for research cess to Tanzania Coffee Research Institute
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TZS 35,000
Certificate of radiation fee for consignment with FOB value inferior to TZS 20 million
USD 0 -
3 % goods-value
Clearing agent fees-estimate
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USD 0 -
USD  15 per Consignment
Phytosanitary certificate fee
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Equivalent to Tshs
USD 2
for export certification fee. This fee applies to all consignment
USD 0 -
USD  0.2 per ton
for variable inspection cost
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Equivalent to TSH
USD 0 -
USD  0.1 per ton
for variable inspection cost
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Equivalent to TSH
TZS 40,000
ICO certificate fee
TZS 0 -
1 % goods-value
For wharfage export charges
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USD 80
Handling fee for a 20ft container

Total Duration 4d 1/2 - 15d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 4d 1/2 15d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 25mn 3h. 10mn
Attention at counter: 2h. 15mn 5h. 55mn
Waiting time until next step (sum): 4d 14d

Laws 15 expand_more expand_less

Auction Manual Auction Manual
  Section  2.3
Coffee Industry Regulations 2013 Coffee Industry Regulations, 2013
  Sections 26, 27, 44 (1-4), 44, 50
East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 (Revised Edition 2017) East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 (Revised Edition 2019)
  Sections 38, 41, 73, 74, 75, 76, 82, 123, 145, 146, 147, 148, 181, 187, 188, 189
East African Community Customs Management Regulations (2010) East African Community Customs Management Regulations, 2010
  Sections 40, 44, 45, 46, 53, 89
Plant Protection regulation1998 Plant Protection Regulation, 1998
  Sections 58, 63, 64
Rules for the application of a system of certificate of origin Rules for the application of a system of certificate of origin
Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission Service Charter Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission Service Charter
Tarrif book (TPA) Tariff Book of Port Dues and Charges (TPA) Clause 14, 29
The Atomic energy (Fees and Charges) Regulations, 2011 The Atomic Energy (Fees and Charges) Regulations, 2011 Category A
  Article Fifth schedule
The Atomic Energy Act, 2003 The Atomic Energy Act, 2003
  Sections 30, 31
Coffee industry act,2001 The Coffee Industry Act, 2001
  Sections 12, 14, 18, 19, 30
The Plant Health Act, 2020 The Plant Health Act, 2020
  Sections 30, 34, 35, 38, 39
Plant protection Act,1997 The Plant Protection Act, 1997
  Sections 15, 21, 33, 34
The Protection from Radiation Regulations The Protection from Radiation (control of radiation contaminated food stuff) Regulations, 1998
  Sections 4 (2), 4, 7
The Tanzania Harbours Regulations, 1991 The Tanzania Harbours Regulations, 1991
  Sections 212, 222, 239, 241, 252, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 284, 286, 287, 304
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