Import Procedure
Importation procedures to Tanzania
The importer is required to appoint a Licensed Clearing and Forwarding Agent (CFA) to clear goods
List of Clearing and Forwarding Agents
Documentation process is done online through Tanzania Customs Integrated System (TANCIS) and can be completed before arrival of the goods
Customs agents/importers are urged to complete a Declaration and self-assessment through Tanzania Customs Integrated System (TANCIS) and attach along with other relevant import/ supporting documents at least 7 days prior to the arrival of the goods
Import documents include:
Final Invoice
Agent’s Authorization Letter from the importer
Import permits from TFDA, TBS etc
Exemption documents (If applicable)
Packing List
Transport documents i.e Bill of Lading/Airway Bill/Road Consignment note
Note
TRA rejects illegible and incomplete with insufficient descriptions through Integrated Query System (IQS) which is available in TANCIS.
PERMITS REQUIRED FOR IMPORTING EACH GOOD
The following are documents required for Import of goods in Tanzania:-
IMPORT PERMIT: Is an official document that you need to import certain types of goods.
The following are some of permits required depending on the nature of the goods to be imported:-
Permit from Tanzania Food and Drug Authority
Permit from Tanzania Bureau of Standards
Permits from the Weight and Measure Agency
Permit from Tanzania Food and Drug Authority
Final Invoice
Agent’s Authorization Letter from the importer
Exemption documents (If applicable)
Packing List
Transport documents i.e Bill of Lading/Airway Bill/Road Consignment note
For more information visit the following websites.
Ministry of Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries : www.kilimo.go.tz
Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources : www.mnrt.go.tz
Ministry of Energy and Minerals : www.mem.go.tz
Tanzania Revenue Authority: www.tra.go.tz
Tanzania Food and Drug Authority : www.tfda.or.tz
LINKAGE TO THE TARIFF CALCULATOR
The link to TRA calculator is: - www.tra.go.tz/index.php/calculator-tool