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.jsf

Body in charge and office contact

Tanzania Official Seed Certification Institute (TOSCI)
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.
   • 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
2. Certificate of Training from TOSCI
3. Tax Identification Number (TIN)

Cost (TSH)

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 contact

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

Documents Required to complete the process

1. 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 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 contact

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 contact

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 contact

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 contact

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

Clearing Procedure/Border Controls

Step 8: Obtain a Tanzania Energy Import Permit

Body in charge and office contact

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 contact

Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)

Documents Required to complete the process

Nil

Cost (UGX)

• 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 contact

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 contact

N/A

Documents Required to complete the process

N/A

Cost (TSH)

N/A

Official Length of process

N/A