Tanzania Import Procedure
Pre-Clearing Procedure
- 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.jsfBody in charge and office contactTanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI)
Kindly click on link in the summary window for contactsDocuments Required to complete the process- Filled SR1 form containing the following details and attachments.
- A business licenses
- Register the company with the Ministry of Industries and Trade
- Certificate of Incorporation-Registration and
- Memorandum and Articles of association of the company.
- 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)
- Financial status
- Certificate of Training from TOSCI
- Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Cost (TSH)Nil
Official Length of process2 – 3 days
- Filled SR1 form containing the following details and attachments.
- Step 2: File a Notice to Import (SR 12) to Obtain a Seed Import Permit
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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 contactTanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI)
Kindly click on link in the summary window for contactsDocuments Required to complete the process- Fill in the required information:
- Full Name of Applicant
- Address
- Seed dealer registration no.
- Telephone No.
- Previous permit No. (if any)
- Location of the store/godown where the Seeds will be kept after arrival
- Quantity of the Seeds of the same variety in stock (if any)
- Country of Origin
- Name and address of the Supplier
- Expected date of arrival of the consignment
- Mode of transport
- Point of entry
- Particulars of seed (Variety, Crop, Class, Quantity)
Cost (TSH)Tsh 20,000/Variety
Official Length of process2 – 3 days
- Fill in the required information:
- Step 3: Obtain Plant Import Permit
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Body in charge and office contact
Plant Health Services (PHS)
Kindly click on link in the summary window for contactsDocuments Required to complete the process- Application letter
- Filled Application form (PQS-1)
- Receipt for payment by importer
Cost (TSH)Tsh. 12,000/variety
Official Length of process2 – 3 days
- Step 4: Apply for a seed export certificate
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Body in charge and office contact
Country of Origin
Documents Required to complete the processN/ACost (TSH)N/A
Official Length of processN/A
- Step 5: Obtain a phytosanitary certficate
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Body in charge and office contact
Country of Origin
Documents Required to complete the processN/A
Cost (TSH)N/A
Official Length of processN/A
- Step 6: Obtain fumigation certificate
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Body in charge and office contact
Country of Origin
Documents Required to complete the processN/ACost (TSH)N/A
Official Length of processN/A
- Step 7: Contact and forward pre-clearning document to your agent
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Body in charge and office contact
Agent
Documents Required to complete the process- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Self-assessment document (TRA)
- Phytosanitary certificate from Exporting country
- Fumigation certificate
- Bill of lading
- Submit a sample to Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission
Cost (TSH)- 1.5% – Railway Development Levy
- 0.6% – Custom Processing Fee
Official Length of processN/A
- Step 8: Obtain a Tanzania Energy Import Permit
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Body in charge and office contact
Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC)
Apply online- https://rac.taec.go.tz/
OR https://tesws.gov.go.tz/loginThe Director General
Kindly click on link in the summary window for contactsDocuments Required to complete the process- Sample of the seed
Cost (TSH)Please refer to the regulation on the fifth Schedule
Official Length of process2 – 3 days
- Step 9: Pay taxes (Railway Development tax at 1.5% and Custom Processing at 0.6%)
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Body in charge and office contact
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
Documents Required to complete the processNilCost (UGX)- Railway Development tax at 1.5%
- Custom Processing at 0.6%) of consignment
Official Length of processInstant once payment reflects
- Step 10: Physical Verification
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Body in charge and office contact
- Plant Health ServicesPerson Incharge – Assitant Director – PHS
Kindly click on link in the summary window for contacts - Weight and Measures
Kindly click on link in the summary window for contacts - Tanzania Burea of Standards
Kindly click on link in the summary window for contacts - National Security
Documents Required to complete the process- Plant import permit
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Bill of lading/airway bill
- 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 processInstant once payment reflects
- Plant Health ServicesPerson Incharge – Assitant Director – PHS
- Step 11: Consignment is released
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Body in charge and office contact
N/A
Documents Required to complete the processN/ACost (TSH)N/A
Official Length of processN/A
Clearing Procedure/Border Controls