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  2. Commodities
  3. Cereals and Legumes
  4. Full procedure view- for a first time trader
  5. Export of cereals and legumes through the port of Dar es Salaam
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Steps (32) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Obtain food crop export permit  (2) expand_more expand_less
1 Register and apply
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2 Obtain export permit
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Obtain EAC certificate of origin  (5) expand_more expand_less
Obtain certificate of radioactivity analysis  (4) expand_more expand_less
Pre-clearance documentation  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain phytosanitary certificate  (4) 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
Obtain certificate of radioactivity analysis  (4) 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 2 14
Certificate of origin electronic management, verification and issuance. (x 2)
3 5
Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (TCCIA) (x 2)
4 7
Mobile E payment (x 4)
6 9 15 30
Online RAC application (x 4)
8 11 29 32
Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission -Eastern zone-Dar es Salaam
10
Clearing Agent
12
Shipping Agents
13
Ministry of Agriculture (x 2)
16 17
Tanzania Custom Intergrated System (x 3)
18 19 22
Tanzania Revenue Authority-Headquarters (x 3)
20 21 23
TPA Electronic Payment Portal (TePP) (x 2)
24 26
Bank
25
Tanzania Ports Authority-Dar es salaam (x 2)
27 28
Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission-Zanzibar office
31

Results 7 expand_more expand_less

Food crop export permit
2
EAC certificate of origin
7
Radioactivity analysis certificate
11
Shipping order
13
Phytosanitary certificate
17
Release order
23
Radioactivity analysis certificate
32

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Business licence (x 2)
1 14
Tax Identification Number certificate (x 3)
1 12 14
Form for verification of origin (EAC)
4
Consignment for verification
4
Packing list (x 4)
5 12 13 21
Commercial invoice (x 6)
5 8 12 13 21 29
TCCIA account numbers
6
Stamped bank deposit slip
7
Control number (TAEC) (x 2)
9 30
Clearing agent's authorization letter for customs
12
Plant import permit from importing country (x 3)
12 14 16
Clearing agent's authorization letter for shipping line
13
Certificate of incorporation
14
Self assessment document (TRA) (x 2)
14 16
Eport permit from responsible regulatory authority
14
Control number (phs)
15
Phytosanitary certificate (x 2)
18 21
Food crop export permit (x 2)
18 21
Radioactivity analysis certificate (x 2)
18 21
EAC certificate of origin (x 2)
18 21
Tanzania Single Administrative Document (TANSAD) (x 2)
20 21
Shipping order (x 3)
20 24 27
Consignment for inspection
21
Food crop export permit with release stamp
22
Phytosanitary certificate with release stamp
22
Radioactivity analysis certificate with release stamp
22
EAC certificate of origin with release stamp
22
Release order (x 2)
24 27
TPA payment note
25
Driver details
26
TPA receipt
27
Stamped bank deposit slip
27
Truck registration card
27
Driving licence
27

Estimated cost TZS  77,000 +USD  82

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TZS 5,000
Fee for certificate of origin for EAC countries
TZS 2,000
Printing cost for certificate of origin
TZS 35,000
Certificate of radiation fee for consignment with FOB value inferior to TZS 20 million
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3 % goods-value
Clearing agent fees-estimate
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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
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USD  0.1 per ton
for variable inspection cost
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Equivalent to TSH
TZS 0 -
1 % goods-value
For wharfage export charges
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USD 80
Handling fee for a 20ft container
TZS 35,000
Certificate of radiation fee for consignment with FOB value inferior to TZS 20 million

Total Duration 3d  - 11d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 3d 11d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 25mn 3h.
Attention at counter: 2h. 50mn 1d 1/2
Waiting time until next step (sum): 2d 1/2 10d

Laws 13 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 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
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
EAC Union Rules of Origin,2015 The East African Community ( EAC) Custom Union (Rules of Origin), 2015
  articles Rule 17, Rules 17 (5), Rules 17 (6)
Food Security Act The Food Security Act, 1991
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, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 284, 286, 287, 304
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