Importing and Exporting to Tanzania

Tanzania’s Trade Landscape

Tanzania is making its mark in IT, positioning itself as a significant player on the African continent. With an estimated GDP growth of 6.3% in 2024, the country is undergoing an ICT digital transformation that promises to drive further economic growth.

Expanding network coverage, introducing high-speed internet services, and establishing a National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) have laid a solid foundation for Tanzania’s digital future.

Tanzania is also a member of various Free Trade Agreements and Free Trade Areas, such as the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). The participating members of COMESA include, among others, Kenya, Egypt, and Madagascar. The country’s strategic location along the Indian Ocean, bordering Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, allows easy trading access to the rest of the world.

Population

70.6M

Biggest Industry by Export

Gold

Capital City

Dodoma

Biggest Industry by Import

Mineral Fuels

Unique Pain Points for Imports to Tanzania

Logistics and Infrastructure

Tanzania remains a developing nation with a challenging economic environment. Their lack of adequate and fast infrastructure has resulted in port congestion, which can be seen in the Dar es Salaam port. Along with the port congestion, the road infrastructure for transporting goods from the port to where they need to be poses new challenges, making it hard for goods to get from point A to point B. If not managed accordingly, costly delays will occur.

Corruption

Tanzania faces significant corruption issues, which continue to be of concern in the importation process. This can lead to customs delays, inconsistencies between rules and regulations, and unexpected costs at the border. Having a reliable Importer of Record can mitigate these risks. TecEx has a deep understanding of Tanzania’s trade landscape and is able to successfully manage the import process.

Countries Associated with Tanzania

Asia

China

Asia

India

Asia

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Specialized Solution for Tanzania

Trade in Tanzania faces various hurdles, which can be daunting. A strategic partnership can streamline your journey and simplify your import/export supply chain. TecEx supports your journey with a specialized Importer of Record (IOR) service. Our in-depth understanding of Tanzanian regulatory requirements allows us to streamline customs and get all goods where they need to be.

When it comes to importing and exporting in and out of Tanzania, TecEx is your go-to partner. Through our Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipping solution, we handle the entire process for you, from pre-compliance and customs clearance to final delivery.

Specific Compliance Regulations

Pre-Shipment Verification

Imports into Tanzania require pre-shipping checks to ensure that all goods meet Tanzanian standards. The high standard level ensures that the requirements are of top standard. Therefore, a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) must accompany the goods being shipped. Without a CoC, delays and financial penalties may occur.

TecEx has years of import experience in Tanzania, ensuring complete accuracy and precision.

Complex Documentation

Various complex documents are required for imports into Tanzania. Navigating this is time-consuming and stressful, and if done incorrectly, delays will occur. Documents needed include an Import Declaration Form to be completed on the Tanzania Customs Integrated System (TANCIS). Along with these, a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Airway Bill, and Certificate of Origin, amongst others, are required.

We take on the responsibility of gathering the necessary documents so that you don’t have to. Our trade experts monitor the entire import process for your goods up until final delivery in Tanzania.

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If you are ready to import into Tanzania, chat to one of our trade experts who will guide you throughout the entire shipping process.

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