Tanzania Import Procedures

Total Steps: 11
Documents (Approx): 16
Bodies / Agencies:
  • Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI)
  • Plant Health Services (PHS)
  • Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC)
  • Weight and Measures
  • Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)
  • Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
  • National Security

  1. Pre-Clearing Procedure

  2. Register as a Seed Dealer

    Body in charge: TOSCI
    Documents: SR1 form, Business license, Registration with Ministry of Industries & Trade, Certificate of Incorporation, MoA/AoA, Company profile, Financial status, Certificate of Training from TOSCI, TIN
    Cost: Nil | Time: 2–3 days

  3. File a Notice to Import (SR12) to Obtain Seed Import Permit

    Body in charge: TOSCI
    Documents: Applicant details, Store location, Stock quantity, Country of origin, Supplier, Arrival date, Mode of transport, Point of entry, Seed particulars
    Cost: TSh 20,000 per variety | Time: 2–3 days

  4. Obtain Plant Import Permit

    Body in charge: PHS
    Documents: Application letter, PQS-1 form, Payment receipt
    Cost: TSh 12,000 per variety | Time: 2–3 days

  5. Apply for a Seed Export Certificate

    Body in charge: Country of Origin
    Documents: N/A
    Cost: N/A | Time: N/A

  6. Obtain Phytosanitary Certificate

    Body in charge: Country of Origin
    Documents: N/A
    Cost: N/A | Time: N/A

  7. Obtain Fumigation Certificate

    Body in charge: Country of Origin
    Documents: N/A
    Cost: N/A | Time: N/A

  8. Contact and Forward Pre-Clearing Documents to Agent

    Body in charge: Clearing Agent
    Documents: Commercial invoice, Packing list, Self-assessment (TRA), Phytosanitary certificate, Fumigation certificate, Bill of lading, Seed sample (TAEC)
    Cost: 1.5% Railway Development Levy + 0.6% Custom Processing Fee | Time: N/A

  9. Obtain Tanzania Energy Import Permit

    Body in charge: TAEC
    Documents: Seed sample
    Cost: As per 5th Schedule regulations | Time: 2–3 days

  10. Clearing Procedure

  11. Pay Taxes

    Body in charge: TRA
    Documents: N/A
    Cost: 1.5% Railway Development Levy + 0.6% Custom Processing Fee | Time: Instant after payment

  12. Physical Verification

    Body in charge: PHS, Weight and Measures, TBS, National Security
    Documents: Plant Import Permit, Phytosanitary Certificate, Bill of lading/airway bill, Invoices
    Cost: PHS: TSh 20k–40k | Weight & Measures: TSh 100k–200k per truck | TBS: TSh 5k–10k | National Security: Free
    Time: Instant after payment

  13. Consignment Released

    Body in charge: N/A
    Documents: N/A
    Cost: N/A | Time: N/A