Step 1: Register as a seed dealer and obtain a certificate of registration

Registration of seed dealers is now done through ATMIS https://atmis.kilimo.go.tz/atmis/tz/co/infowise/amis4t/home/homeuc.jsf

Body in charge and office contacts
  1. Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI)
  2. Kindly click on link in the summary window for contacts
Documents Required to complete the process
  1. Filled SR1 form containing the following details and attachments.
  1. A business licenses
  2. Register the company with the Ministry of Industries and Trade
  3. Certificate of Incorporation-Registration and
  4. Memorandum and Articles of association of the company.
  5. Submit a company’s profile outlining company seed production strategies short, medium- and long-term plans, location of the company, land of production, skilled personnel, process plant (owned or hired)
  6. Financial status
  1. Certificate of Training from TOSCI
  2. Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Cost (TZS)

Nil

Official Length of process

2 – 3 days

Step 2: File a Notice to Import (SR 12) to Obtain a Seed Import Permit

This is done through ATMIS portal on TOSCI Website:

https://atmis.kilimo.go.tz/atmis/tz/co/infowise/amis4t/home/homeuc.jsf

Body in charge and office contacts

Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI)
Kindly click on link in the summary window for contacts

Documents Required to complete the process
  1. Full Name of Applicant
  2. Address
  3. Seed dealer registration no.
  4. Telephone No.
  5. Previous permit No. (if any)
  6. Location of the store/godown where the Seeds will be kept after arrival
  7. Quantity of the Seeds of the same variety in stock (if any)
  8. Country of Origin
  9. Name and address of the Supplier
  10. Expected date of arrival of the consignment
  11. Mode of transport
  12. Point of entry
  13. Particulars of seed (Variety, Crop, Class, Quantity)
Cost (TZS)

Tsh 20,000/Variety

Official Length of process

2 -3 days

Step 3: Obtain Plant Import Permit
Body in charge and office contact

Plant Health Services (PHS)
Kindly click on link in the summary window for contacts

Documents Required to complete the process
  1. Application letter
  2. Filled Application form (PQS-1)
  3. Receipt for payment by importer
Cost (TSH)

Tsh. 12,000/variety

Official Length of process

2 – 3 days

Step 4: Apply for a seed export certificate
Body in charge and office contacts

Country of Origin

Documents Required to complete the process
N/A
Cost (TSH)

N/A

Official Length of process

N/A

Step 5: Obtain a phytosanitary certficate
Body in charge and office contacts

Country of Origin

Documents Required to complete the process

N/A

Cost (TSH)

N/A

Official Length of process

N/A

Step 6: Obtain fumigation certificate
Body in charge and office contacts

Country of Origin

Documents Required to complete the process
N/A
Cost (TSH)

N/A

Official Length of process

N/A

Step 7: Contact and forward pre-clearning document to your agent
Body in charge and office contacts

Agent

Documents Required to complete the process
  1. Commercial Invoice
  2. Packing List
  3. Self-assessment document (TRA)
  4. Phytosanitary certificate from Exporting country
  5. Fumigation certificate
  6. Bill of lading
  7. Submit a sample to Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission
Cost (TSH)
  • 1.5% – Railway Development Levy
  • 0.6% – Custom Processing Fee
Official Length of process

N/A

Step 8: Obtain a Tanzania Energy Import Permit
Body in charge and office contacts

Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC)
Apply online- https://rac.taec.go.tz/
OR https://tesws.gov.go.tz/login

The Director General
Kindly click on link in the summary window for contacts

Documents Required to complete the process
  1. Sample of the seed
Cost (TSH)

Please refer to the regulation on the fifth Schedule

Official Length of process

2 – 3 days

Step 9: Pay taxes (Railway Development tax at 1.5% and Custom Processing at 0.6%)
Body in charge and office contacts

Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)

Documents Required to complete the process

Nil

Cost (TSH)
  • Railway Development tax at 1.5%
  • Custom Processing at 0.6%) of consignment
Official Length of process

Instant once payment reflects

 

Step 10: Physical Verification
Body in charge and office contacts
  1. Plant Health ServicesPerson Incharge – Assitant Director – PHS
    Kindly click on link in the summary window for contacts
  2. Weight and Measures
    Kindly click on link in the summary window for contacts
  3. Tanzania Burea of Standards
    Kindly click on link in the summary window for contacts
  4. National Security
Documents Required to complete the process
  1. Plant import permit
  2. Phytosanitary certificate
  3. Bill of lading/airway bill
  4. Invoices
Cost (TSH)
  • Plant Health Services => TZSh 20,000- 40,000
  • Weight and Measures => TZSh 100,000-200,000 per truck load
  • Tanzania Burea of Standards => TZSh 5,000- 10,000
  • Nationa Security => Free
Official Length of process

Instant once payment reflects

 

Step 11: Consignment is released
Body in charge and office contacts

N/A

Documents Required to complete the process

N/A

Cost (TSH)
  • N/A
Official Length of process

N/A