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  3. Used motor vehicle
  4. Clearance
  5. Used motor vehicle clearance procedure
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Steps (22) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Pre-clearance documentation  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain verified certificate of roadworthiness  (2) expand_more expand_less
Custom declaration  (3) expand_more expand_less
Verification of consignment  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain TRA release order  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain delivery order  (3) expand_more expand_less
Port clearance  (6) expand_more expand_less
Obtain car registration card  (1) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved 10 expand_more expand_less

Clearing Agent
1
Shipping Agents (x 3)
2 13 15
Tanzania Custom Intergrated System (x 4)
3 6 8 11
TBS Services Online Application System (x 2)
4 5
Bank (x 3)
7 14 17
Tanzania Revenue Authority-Headquarters (x 3)
9 10 12
TPA Intergated Electronic Payment System Portal
16
Cargo System
18
Tanzania Ports Authority-Dar es salaam (x 3)
19 20 21
Tanzania Revenue Authority- Samora Branch
22

Results 4 expand_more expand_less

Verification notification
5
Release order
12
Delivery order
15
Motor vehicle registration card
22

Required Documents expand_more expand_less

Clearing agent's authorization letter for customs (x 3)
1 3 20
Tax Identification Number certificate (x 3)
1 3 22
Commercial invoice (x 3)
3 4 10
Packing list (x 2)
3 10
Bill of lading (x 10)
3 4 9 10 13 15 16 19 20 21
Certificate of roadworthiness (x 3)
4 6 10
Self assessment document (TRA)
4
Vehicle roadworthiness inspection report (x 4)
4 6 10 19
Export certificate (vehicle) (x 3)
4 6 10
Control number (TRA)
7
Tanzania Single Administrative Document (TANSAD) (x 3)
9 10 22
Certificate of conformity with TBS release stamp
11
Shipping line invoice
14
Stamped bank deposit slip (x 3)
15 19 21
Importer identitification card
15
Clearing and forwarding agent identification card
15
Release order (x 5)
16 19 20 21 22
Delivery order (x 4)
16 19 20 21
TPA payment note
17
Driver details
18
TPA receipt (x 3)
19 20 21
Verified certificate of roadworthiness
19
Driving licence
19
Gate in ticket (x 2)
20 21
Identity card
20
Gate pass 'A'
21
Application form (MV 10)
22

Estimated cost TZS  450,000 +USD  399

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3 % Cost, Insurance and Freight or Custom value
Clearing agent fees-estimate
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25 % Cost, Insurance and Freight or Custom value
For imported vehicle for private use
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TZS 0
No payment For imported vehicle of cylinder capacity less than 1000cc
TZS 0 -
5 % Cumulative value of custom value and import duty
For imported vehicle of cylinder capacity exceeding 1000 cc but not exceeding 2000 cc
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15 % Cumulative value of custom value and import duty
For imported vehicles aged from 8 years but not more than 10 years, counted from the year of its manufacture
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18 % Cumulative value of Custom value, Import duty and Excise duty
For imported vehicle into Mainland Tanzania
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1.5 % Cost, Insurance and Freight or Custom value
For imported vehicle entering for home consumption in Mainland Tanzania
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0.6 % Cost, Insurance and Freight or Custom value
For imported vehicle entering in Mainland Tanzania
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TZS 250,000
For all imported vehicles
TZS 200,000
For imported vehicle of engine capacity of 501 cc but not greater than 1500 cc
USD 50
Documentation fee-estimate
USD 45
Delivery order fee-estimate
USD 18
Shipping service fee-estimate
USD 6
Corridor levy
USD 20
Handling fee for 20ft container
USD 160
Handling fee for a 20ft container
USD 100
Handling fee for a 20ft container

Total Duration 1d 1/2 - 7d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 1d 1/2 7d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 45mn 4h. 55mn
Attention at counter: 2h. 35mn 6h.
Waiting time until next step (sum): 1d 6d

Laws 12 expand_more expand_less

East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 (Revised Edition 2017) East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 (Revised Edition 2019)
  Sections 2, 33, 34, 38, 41, 125, 126, 127, 145, 146, 147, 148, 181, 188, 235
East African Community Customs Management Regulations (2010) East African Community Customs Management Regulations, 2010
  Sections 39, 40, 53, 131
General goods PVoC procedures General goods PVoC procedures
Motor Vehicles (Tax on Registration and Transfer) Act 1972 Motor Vehicles (Tax on Registration and Transfer) Act 1972
Ocean freight tariff Ocean freight tariff
  Article Table 9
Pre-Export Verification of Conformity to Standards (PVoC) Pre-Export Verification of Conformity to Standards (PVoC)
Tarrif book (TPA) Tariff Book of Port Dues and Charges (TPA) Clause 14, 29
The Road Traffic Act No. 30 of 1973 The Road Traffic Act No. 30 of 1973
  Section  10
The Standards Act, 2009 The Standards Act, 2009
  Section  4 (1)
The Tanzania Harbours Regulations, 1991 The Tanzania Harbours Regulations, 1991
  Sections 210, 214, 222, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 284, 286, 287, 304
TRA taxes and duties at glance 2018/ 2019 TRA taxes and duties at glance 2018/ 2019
  Sections 11, 12, 16, 19
Used motorvehcle PVoC procedures Used motor vehicle PVoC procedures
  articles 4, 5
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