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  1. IMPORT
  2. Commodities
  3. Processed food (Zanzibar)
  4. Full procedure view-for a first time trader
  5. Import food through Zanzibar port
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Steps (40) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Obtain import registration certificate  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain registration certificate of premises  (6) expand_more expand_less
Obtain food registration certificate  (5) expand_more expand_less
Obtain food stuff importer registration certificate  (5) expand_more expand_less
Obtain food import permit  (4) expand_more expand_less
Pre-clearance documentation  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain verified certificate of conformity  (2) expand_more expand_less
Custom declaration  (14) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved 13 expand_more expand_less

Ministry of Trade and Industrial Development- head office
1
Ministry of Trade and Industrial Development - Trade and marketing department
2
Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency (ZFDA) (x 16)
3 4 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 21 22 33
The People's Bank of Zanzibar (PBZ) (x 6)
5 10 15 20 28 36
Zanzibar Food and Drugs Agency (Information Management System)
19
Clearing Agent
23
Shipping Agents (x 2)
24 30
Zanzibar Bureau of Standards (ZBS) (x 2)
25 26
Tanzania Custom Intergrated System (x 2)
27 29
Zanzibar Maritime Authority (ZMA)
31
The Shipping Corporation of Zanzibar (SHIPCO)
34
Zanzibar Ports Corporation (head office) (x 3)
35 37 38
TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY - ZANZIBAR PORTS CUSTOMS OFFICE (x 2)
39 40

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Registration certificate (export/import)
2
Registration certificate of premise (ZFDA)
8
Business permit of a premise (ZFDA)
8
Food registration certificate
13
Certificate of food stuff importer
18
Food import permit
22
Verified certificate of conformity (ZBS)
26
Release order
40

Required Documents expand_more expand_less

Application letter as importer
1
Business licence (Zanzibar) (x 2)
1 3
Certificate of Incorporation-Zanzibar (x 2)
1 3
Memorandum and articles of association (MEMART)
1
Identity card - Zanzibar
1
Coloured passport size photo
1
Application form for registration as exporter/importer
2
Application form for registration of premise
3
Application form for business permit - ZFDA
3
Tax Identification Number certificate (x 3)
3 23 27
Payment invoice (ZFDA) (x 4)
5 10 15 20
Stamped bank deposit slip
6
Food inspection form checklist (ZFDA)
7
Plant layout sample
7
ZFDA receipt (x 5)
8 12 13 18 22
PBZ Stamped banksSlip (x 4)
11 16 21 37
Filled application form for registration of food
12
Application form for registration as food importer
14
Registration certificate of premise (ZFDA)
14
PBZ Bank Slip (x 2)
15 28
Premise layout sketch
17
Profoma invoice
19
Bill of lading (x 2)
19 23
Packing list
19
Certificate of origin
19
Health certificate
19
Clearing agent's authorization letter for customs (x 2)
23 27
Commercial invoice
23
Certificate of conformity (ZBS)
25
Bill of lading (x 4)
25 27 30 35
Packing list (x 2)
25 27
Commercial invoice (x 3)
25 27 35
Verified certificate of conformity (ZBS) (x 2)
27 39
Import permit (ZFDA)
27
Import declaration form
27
Tax payment slip
28
Clearing agent's authorization letter for shipping line
30
Profoma invoice (ZPC)
36
Delivery order (x 2)
38 39
Tanzania Single Administrative Document (TANSAD)
39
Gate pass (Zanzibar) (x 2)
39 40
Stamped delivery order
40

Estimated cost TZS  140,000 +USD  265

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TZS 5,000
Application form fee
TZS 20,000
Premise registration fee
TZS 20,000
Premise inspection fee except manufacturing factory
USD 250
Fee for registration of imported food products
USD 15
Retention fee paid annually
TZS 75,000
Food importer registration certificate fee
TZS 20,000
Premise inspection fee
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0.5 % Free On Board (FOB)
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TZS 0 -
0.3 % goods-value
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TZS 0 -
1 % Custom value
Wharfage charges
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18 % Custom value
if the trader has registered for VAT
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TZS 0 -
0.6 % Custom value
custom processing unit
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TZS 0 -
18 %
Value Added Tax
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USD  90 per container
Fee for a full container 20ft
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USD  50 per container
Fee for a full container load 20ft
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Total Duration 95d - 192d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 95d 192d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 1h. 4h. 30mn
Attention at counter: 4h. 5mn 1d 1/2
Waiting time until next step (sum): 94d 190d

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 2, 38, 41, 73, 74, 75, 76, 82, 123, 125, 126, 127, 145, 146, 147, 148, 181, 187, 188, 189
East African Community Customs Management Regulations (2010) East African Community Customs Management Regulations, 2010
  Sections 88, 89, 131
ZFDA Food Fees and Charges Food Fees and Charges (ZFDA)
  Sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 11
GUIDELINES FOR FOOD IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION Guideline for food importation and exportation (ZFDA)
  Article 2.(4)
Guideline for registration and permit of food premises, 2018 Guideline for Registration and Permit of Food Premises, 2018
  Sections 2, 3
Guideline for registration of pre-packed food (ZFDA) Guideline for registration of pre-packed food (ZFDA)
Tarrif book of port duties and charges (ZPC) Tariff book of port duties and charges (ZPC)
  articles Clause 11, Clause 11 (1)
The value added tax Act, 2014 The Value Added Tax Act, 2014
  Section  3
The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, No 2 of 2006 The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, No 2 of 2006
  Sections 4), 16, 18 (3, 18, 19, 26, 36, 106, 107
The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, No 2 of 2006 Regulations The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations, 2006
  Sections 3, 4, 27, 79
The Zanzibar Standards (Certification) Regulations, 2014 (Made Under Section 36) The Zanzibar Standards (Certification) Regulations, 2014
  Sections 3 (1), 4 (1)
Zanzibar Trading Act of 2013 The Zanzibar Trading Act, 2013
  Sections 15, 16
Zanzibar Ports Corporation Act, No 1.1997 Zanzibar Ports Corporation Act, No 1.1997
  Section  55
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