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  1. IMPORT
  2. Commodities
  3. Spices
  4. Full procedure view- for a first time trader
  5. Import of spices through the port of Dar es Salaam
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Steps (30) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Obtain food crop import permit  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain plant import permit  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain certificate of radioactivity analysis  (3) expand_more expand_less
Pre-clearance documentation  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain verification of phytosanitary certificate  (2) expand_more expand_less
11 Submit documents
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12 Pay inspection fees
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Custom declaration  (3) expand_more expand_less
Verification of consignment  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain TRA release order  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain delivery order  (3) expand_more expand_less
Port clearance  (7) expand_more expand_less

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Pay permit fee
(last modified: 15/03/2021)

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Contact details

Entity in charge

Mobile E payment


Expected results

Mobile money text as proof of payment

Requirements

1. 01 - Libre deuda de patente
Control number (phs) (original)

Cost USD 5

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Cost detail

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USD 5
Plant import permit fee
Payment methods: cash, check, Mobile money platforms
For Mpesa, Dial *150*00# .For Tigopesa, Dial *150*01# . For Airtelmoney, Dial *150*60#. For Halopesa, Dial *150*88#. Select government payment, payment number will be the control number. The payment number for both platforms is the valid control number obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture (PHS). Payments can also be made through NMB bank Account name: Revenue collection retention account, Account number: 20101000069 using the control number.

Time frame

Attention at counter: Max.   5mn

Legal justification

1. The Plant Protection Act, 1997
The Plant Protection Act, 1997
Section 42
2. Plant Protection Regulation, 1998
Plant Protection Regulation, 1998
Section 64 Schedule 16

Recourse: Ministry of Agriculture

Entity in charge

Ministry of Agriculture

Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticide Authority (TPHPA), P.O. Box 9071, Kilimo road, Temeke, Dar es Salaam
Tel: +255 222 835 642
Fax: +255 222 865 642
Email: phs@kilimo.go.tz
Website: http://www.kilimo.go.tz/index.php/en
Directions: Google maps
The office is closed during weekend and public holidays

Unit in charge

Department of Plant health services

Mon: 07:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:30
Tue: 07:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:30
Wed: 07:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:30
Thu: 07:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:30
Fri: 07:30 - 13:00, 14:00 - 16:30
The office is closed during weekend and public holidays

Person in charge

Mdili S. Katemani

Officer in charge, Plant Quarantine and Phytosanitary Services
Tel: +255 659 387 945 / +255 756 637 966
Email: katemani.sambayi@kilimo.go.tz, dancateman@gmail.com
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