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Sending a package to Tanzania: Customs, VAT and delivery time
From Germany to Dar es Salaam, Arusha or Mwanza: How to properly prepare shipping and import procedures
Tanzania is one of the most economically and logistically important countries in East Africa. Its economic center and most important international trading hub is: Dar es Salaam.For German companies, machinery, spare parts, electrical engineering equipment, pumps, automation technology, agricultural technology, solar and energy technology, vehicle parts, and equipment for construction, mining, food processing, and tourism may be of particular interest. Shipping from Germany to Tanzania is considered a third-country shipment. Therefore, all goods require complete customs information and will be processed upon import.
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Shipping information: Tanzania
Shipping methods
Standard, express or freight to Tanzania?
Which shipping method makes sense depends in particular on:
- Weight
- Dimensions
- cart value
- urgency
- destination
Standard parcel shipping can be used for smaller and less time-critical shipments.
DHL currently states:
7 to 14 working days.
For:
- urgent spare parts
- Production material
- Medical Technology
- high-quality technical components
Express might be more practical.
For:
- Machine
- Pallets
- several packages
- Containers
- Project deliveries
Sea and air freight are particularly suitable options.
You can find out more at International freight shipping for businesses.
transport routes.
Dar es Salaam connects sea freight, road and increasingly SGR
For goods from Germany, the following are particularly suitable:
- Parcel and express networks
- Airfreight
- Sea Freight
- Rail and road transport in the interior
For containers and larger B2B goods:
Dar es Salaam Port
the most important international entry point.
A typical freight chain might look like this, for example:
Germany → Dar es Salaam → Recipient region.
Since 2026, container transport will also be handled via the new:
Standard Gauge Railway
expanded.
This allows recipients in the interior of the country to increasingly combine rail and road transport.
For Zanzibar, however, the additional island or sea route should be considered separately.
Import duties
What import costs might arise in Tanzania?
Depending on the goods and import situation, the following can occur:
- 0, 10, 25 or 35% EAC import duty
- For sensitive products, possibly more than 35%
- On the mainland, VAT is generally 18%.
- For taxable imports to Zanzibar, a VAT rate of 15% generally applies.
- Excise duty (if applicable)
- Railway Development Levy (if applicable)
- Customs Processing Charge (if applicable)
- PVoC and certification costs
- Customs broker, carrier and port fees
Which positions actually arise depends on:
- HS code
- Place of import
- cart value
- Customs procedures
- Goods status
.
Therefore, a concrete import calculation should be created for a binding DDP calculation.
Costs
How much does a parcel to Tanzania cost?
The actual shipping price depends in particular on:
- Weight
- Dimensions
- Volumetric weight
- Carrier
- Shipping service
- destination
- Additional Services
DHL Parcel International currently allows parcel shipping up to:
30 kg.
The following maximum applies to regular packages:
120x60x60 cm
and:
300 cm girth.
The standard transport insurance costs:
up to 500 euros.
Higher insurance coverage is currently being sought for Tanzania:
not offered.
Also:
Bulky goods are not currently offered.
Roles, on the other hand, may be possible as an additional service within country-specific boundaries.
For large and relatively light boxes, the volumetric weight can determine the transport price.
You can find out more at Understanding and calculating volumetric weight.
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E-commerce to Tanzania: Differentiating between mainland and Zanzibar at checkout
For German online retailers, Tanzania is a third-country destination.
The EU-IOSS regulation does not apply there.
For customers on the mainland, the following additional costs may apply on top of the price of the goods:
- EAC import duty
- 18% VAT
- further import duties
- Handling fees
However, for imports directly into Zanzibar, a separate VAT system applies, which basically includes:
15% VAT.
Under DAP (Delivered on Postage and Delivery), the recipient generally bears the import costs himself.
With DDP, the agreed import costs are borne by the seller.
Therefore, the checkout process should display the following information as clearly as possible:
- Shipping destination
- Mainland or Zanzibar
- DAP or DDP
- expected import duties
- Delivery time
- possible product limitations
You can find out more at Shipping costs, customs duties and import taxes are displayed at checkout..
Features
18% Mainland VAT and 15% Zanzibar VAT
This distinction is particularly important for a Tanzania website.
Mainland Tanzania generally uses:
18% VAT.
Zanzibar publishes information on taxable imports:
15% VAT.
For DDP and automated Landed Cost systems, the delivery address should therefore be correctly assigned for tax purposes.
EAC customs tariff with four main levels
The Common External Tariff uses:
- 0%
- 10%
- 25%
- 35%
as main stages.
Sensitive products may be subject to higher customs duties.
The correct HS code is therefore essential.
PVoC can cause significant additional costs
If regulated goods are shipped to Tanzania without a required Certificate of Conformity (CoC), TBS may conduct a Destination Inspection and currently also:
A 15% penalty on the invoice value of the goods in question
provide.
PVoC should therefore not be discovered only during customs clearance.
Dar es Salaam is being further developed as a regional gateway.
The port handles the majority of Tanzania's foreign trade and also serves as a transit gateway for several neighboring countries.
New port infrastructure and the SGR container services launched in 2026 further strengthen this role.
EBA only applies towards the EU
Tanzania will remain an LDC in 2026 and benefit from the Everything But Arms (EBA) system.
However, this applies to:
Tanzania → EU.
This does not automatically create a customs advantage for German exports to Tanzania.
Shipping service
Which carrier is suitable for Tanzania?
When comparing carriers, the following should be taken into account in particular:
- Transport price
- Runtime
- Customs service
- Tracking
- Insurance
- Weight limits
- maximum dimensions
- Target region
- PVoC requirements
DHL currently lists the following for standard parcel shipping:
7 to 14 working days.
The storage period is:
30 days.
The language of the customs declaration is:
English
mentioned.
DHL Parcel International currently offers:
- Parcels up to 30 kg
- Shipment Tracking
- Transport insurance up to 500 euros
The following are currently not offered:
- Higher insurance
- Bulky goods
For urgent technical B2B shipments, express shipping options should also be compared.
For machinery, pallets and containers, sea freight via Dar es Salaam is often the more sensible solution.
For Tanzania, customs, PVoC and the actual place of import should be checked together.
A delivery to Dar es Salaam may be treated differently for tax and logistical reasons than a delivery directly to Zanzibar.
Additionally, the HS code determines which EAC customs duty rate and product controls apply.
For B2B shipments, these points should therefore be determined as far in advance of collection as possible.
18% VAT on the mainland
In mainland Tanzania, a VAT rate of 18 percent generally applies to goods that are subject to regular taxation.
Treat Zanzibar separately
Zanzibar has its own value-added tax (VAT) system. The Zanzibar Revenue Authority currently publishes a VAT rate of 15 percent for taxable imports into Zanzibar.
PVoC may be required even before export.
Goods subject to the PVoC program generally require a valid Certificate of Conformity before shipment or export.
Sending a package to Tanzania: What companies should know before shipping
Tanzania is located on the East African coast of the Indian Ocean and borders:
- Kenya
- Uganda
- Rwanda
- Burundi
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Zambia
- Malawi
- Mozambique
This gives the country a special logistical position.
The port of Dar es Salaam does not only serve the Tanzanian market.
It is also an important gateway for several landlocked countries in East and Central Africa.
What documents do I need for Tanzania?
The following are typically required for commercial imports:
- Commercial invoice or trade invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- precise product description
- HS code
- cart value
- Origin of goods
- Certificate of Origin (if applicable)
- Certificate of Conformity (if applicable)
- Import permit (if applicable)
- further product-specific documents
The Tanzania Trade Portal explicitly lists the following for regular import procedures:
- Commercial Invoices
- Packing List
- all permits relevant to the broadcast
as central customs documents.
What is PVoC in Tanzania?
PVoC stands for:
Pre-Shipment Verification of Conformity.
The program is provided by:
Tanzania Bureau of Standards, TBS
The aim is to check certain imported products in the exporting country to ensure they meet the applicable Tanzanian standards or recognized specifications.
Certificate of Conformity before shipment
For goods subject to the PVoC program, a certificate of conformity must generally be obtained before shipment:
Certificate of Conformity, CoC
be procured.
The TBS explicitly describes the CoC as a mandatory customs clearance document for PVoC-regulated goods.
The current PVoC contract period is running:
2025 to 2028.
The service providers mentioned by TBS include, among others:
- Intertek
- SGS
- TUV Rheinland
What happens without a Certificate of Conformity?
This shouldn't be discovered only at the port in Tanzania.
TBS sees a situation for regulated goods without a valid CoC:
Destination Inspection
.
Additionally, a penalty of:
15% of the total invoice value of the affected PVoC goods
attack.
In addition:
- Inspection costs
- Laboratory tests if necessary
- Certification costs
- delays
If the goods do not meet the requirements, they can:
- returned
- or destroyed at the importer's expense
.
For machinery, electrical goods and other regulated products, PVoC should therefore be checked as early as the quotation stage.
Not every product automatically falls under PVoC.
TBS publishes specific details:
HS code lists of PVoC-regulated goods.
Whether a product is listed should be checked against the current list.
Therefore, the correct HS code is crucial once again.
The statement:
"A Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is required for all shipments to Tanzania."
That would be just as wrong as assuming that PVoC plays no role at all.
How long does it take for a package to arrive in Tanzania?
DHL currently lists the following for standard parcel shipping:
7 to 14 working days.
The storage period is:
30 days.
The actual runtime can be affected by:
- Customs clearance
- PVoC
- Import permits
- missing documents
- destination
- local onward transport
For:
- urgent spare parts
- Production material
- Medical Technology
- high-quality technical components
Express might be more practical.
Complete the customs declaration in English.
DHL currently states:
English
as a permissible language for the customs declaration.
For technical goods, the description should be as precise as possible.
Not:
“Machine spare parts”
but for example:
“Stainless steel replacement coupling for industrial food packaging machines”.
This means:
- Product Type
- Material
- Other specifications
- Usage
much clearer.
Write the correct address for Tanzania
DHL requires the following for international addresses:
- Latin letters
- Arabic numerals
The current address example from DHL contains a:
PO Box.
A possible business address would be:
ABC Engineering Tanzania Ltd.
PO Box 12345
IT'S SALAAM
TANZANIA
Additionally, the following should be considered if possible:
- Phone number
- Email address
the recipient's name must be specified.
This makes it easier to resolve customs inquiries and delivery problems.
Dar es Salaam is Tanzania's most important cargo gateway.
The:
Port of Dar es Salaam
is the country's most important port.
The Tanzania Ports Authority currently states that the port is approximately:
95% of Tanzania's international trade
handles.
The port has, among other things:
- Container terminals
- RoRo handling
- General Cargo facilities
- Dry bulk areas
- Liquid bulk facilities
The current infrastructure includes:
12 berths
as well as other oil and special facilities.
Dar es Salaam can accommodate larger container ships.
The port has been extensively deepened and modernized in recent years.
The access road now has a depth of:
15,5 meters.
According to the Tanzania Ports Authority, the port can accommodate ships longer than:
300 meters
process.
This will make Dar es Salaam increasingly efficient for international container lines and larger flows of goods.
Port capacity is set to increase further
The Dar es Salaam Maritime Gateway Program envisages a further increase in capacity.
The total capacity is expected to increase from approximately:
16 million tons
with us:
28 million tons by 2027
climb.
For German freight customers, this is particularly relevant in the case of:
- containers
- Machine
- Pallets
- vehicles
- Project cargo
relevant.
Dar es Salaam is also a gateway to neighboring countries.
The port does not only serve Tanzania.
The Tanzania Ports Authority explicitly mentions goods flows towards:
- Zambia
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Burundi
- Rwanda
- Malawi
- Uganda
- Zimbabwe
For International Parcel, direct traffic remains available on this page:
Germany → Tanzania
in the centre.
However, the regional gateway function explains the strong logistics infrastructure around Dar es Salaam.
SGR has also been transporting containers since 2026.
A particularly topical logistics point is the new:
Standard Gauge Railway, SGR.
In February 2026, Tanzania Railways officially launched container transport on the new route.
The first container train travelled from the Dar es Salaam area to:
Ihumwa near Dodoma.
This means that the railway is increasingly being used for freight transport between the port region and the interior of the country.
The SGR is to be directly connected to the port.
In May 2026, work also began on the direct:
Port link connection
as well as being checked at new freight stations.
The concept envisages transporting containers from the port via the SGR to, among other destinations:
- morogoro
- Ihumwa
- Bahi
to transport.
From there, they can be distributed to other rail connections or transport corridors.
This makes rail transport increasingly attractive for freight to the Tanzanian interior.
Tanzania has other important seaports
Besides Dar es Salaam, other relevant areas include:
- Tanga
- Mtwara
Which port makes sense depends in particular on:
- Target region
- shipping company
- Type of goods
- available service
However, Dar es Salaam remains the central location for most international container traffic.
Air freight is particularly interesting for time-critical B2B goods.
For air freight, the following are particularly important:
Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam
an important role.
Other international air traffic hubs are located in, among other places:
- Kilimanjaro
- Zanzibar
For:
- urgent spare parts
- Electronics
- Medical Technology
- Measuring devices
- smaller machine components
Air freight can be a better alternative to sea freight.
Tanzania has been a WTO member since 1995.
Tanzania has been part of the country since:
1 January 1995
to the World Trade Organization.
This means that the country has been a member of the multilateral trading system since the founding of the WTO.
Tanzania continues to benefit from Everything But Arms
Tanzania will continue to be listed by the United Nations as a World Heritage Site in 2026.
Least Developed Country (LDC)
classified.
In the 2024 review, the country met the criteria for a possible future graduation for the first time.
The next regular review is:
2027.
Until then, Tanzania will remain a Limited Development Community (LDC) and can continue to benefit from European:
Everything But Arms, EBA
The system benefits.
EBA only applies to Tanzania → EU
The direction of preference is crucial.
EBA generally allows qualified originating products from Tanzania to enter the European Union duty-free and quota-free, with the exception of weapons and ammunition.
This applies:
Tanzania → European Union.
Not:
Germany → Tanzania.
A German aircraft therefore receives no customs advantage upon import due to Tanzania's LDC status.
The EU-EAC-EPA does not yet apply to Tanzania.
A regional agreement was reached between the European Union and the East African Community:
Economic Partnership Agreement
negotiated.
However, Tanzania has this agreement:
not signed and not ratified.
Therefore, there is currently no general mutual EU-Tanzania preference.
Kenya has been using its own EPA with the European Union since 2024.
However, this does not automatically apply to Tanzania.
Do I need a EUR.1 for Tanzania?
For a normal delivery of goods:
Germany → Tanzania
There is currently no general EU preference that would reduce the Tanzanian import duty for an EUR.1.
The EUR.1 should therefore not be considered a general option for saving on customs duties.
Depending on the product or import procedure, a:
Certificate of Origin
are needed.
This documents the origin of the goods, but is not automatically a proof of preferential origin for German goods.
Automate recurring export data
For regular shipments to Tanzania, key product data should already be maintained in the ERP or shop system.
These include:
- Product name
- HS code
- Origin of goods
- cart value
- Weight
- Dimensions
- PVoC status (if applicable)
This information can then be automatically processed into:
- Shipping label
- Commercial invoices
- packing lists
- customs data
- Tracking information
be taken over.
Companies with appropriate ERP structures can, for example, use a SAP shipping interface for international shipping processes . use
These errors are delaying shipments to Tanzania.
Typical problems arise particularly from incorrectly calculated taxes or overlooked PVoC requirements.
Common mistakes include:
- The product description is too general.
- HS code is missing or incorrect
- The EAC customs duty is estimated as a lump sum.
- 18% VAT is only calculated on the invoice amount.
- Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar are treated equally for tax purposes.
- The PVoC obligation was not examined.
- Certificate of Conformity is missing
- The import permit was not checked.
- Railway Development Levy is overlooked in relevant imports
- Customs processing charge is not included.
- Commercial invoice and TANCIS data do not match.
- The product description is rejected by TANCIS as insufficient.
- EBA is mistakenly understood as a reciprocal free trade agreement.
- EUR.1 is unnecessarily included as a general proof of preferential origin.
- The recipient or clearing agent is involved too late.
Especially with regulated technical products, the Tanzanian importer should be involved in the preparation even before collection.
What goods are imported into Tanzania?
Tanzania has a large and growing economy with significant investments in:
- Infrastructure
- transportation and logistics
- Mining
- Energy
- Agriculture
- Food Processing
- Construction industry
- VAT in the Telecommunication Sector
- Tourism
- industrial production
Therefore, the following goods may be of particular interest to German companies:
- Machines and production facilities
- Machine spare parts
- Pumps and water technology
- Electrical Engineering
- Automation and control technology
- Measurement and testing technology
- Generators
- Solar and energy technology
- Mining equipment
- Tools and workshop equipment
- Agriculture
- Food and packaging machines
- Vehicle and commercial vehicle parts
- Air conditioning and refrigeration technology
- medical devices and laboratory equipment
German machinery and capital goods in particular can benefit from the EAC tariff structure.
Raw materials and certain capital goods can be found, for example, in the:
0% category
of the common external tariff.
However, whether this applies to the specific machine or component is determined solely by the actual tariff position.
The HS code influences, among other things:
- Import duty
- VAT
- PVoC
- Excise Duty
- Import permits
- other government controls
You can find more information about the correct classification at Determine the correct customs tariff number.
Important information about customs and import duties
DAP or DDP to Tanzania?
Before shipping, it should be clearly stipulated who will handle import clearance and import costs.
For DAP The seller generally organizes the transport to the agreed destination.
The recipient is generally responsible for import clearance.
This can result in, among other things:
- Import duty
- 18% VAT on the mainland
- Direct imports to Zanzibar are generally subject to 15% VAT.
- Excise duty (if applicable)
- Railway Development Levy
- Customs Processing Charge
- PVoC costs (if applicable)
- Certification and inspection costs
- Customs broker fees
- Carrier and port charges
- storage costs
For DDP In contrast, the seller assumes the agreed import costs and further import obligations.
Depending on the carrier and import situation, a DDP shipment to Tanzania may be possible in principle.
However, before a binding calculation is made, at least the following should be checked:
- HS code
- Customs value
- EAC customs rate
- mainland or Zanzibar
- VAT
- further import duties
- PVoC
- Certificate of Conformity
- Import permits
- local importer
- Clearing Agent
The tax calculation for Zanzibar should not simply be adopted from a Dar es Salaam calculation.
Similarly, for regulated products, it should be determined before booking whether a Certificate of Conformity is required.
What is the import duty in Tanzania?
Tanzania is a member of:
East African Community, EAC.
For goods from countries outside the EAC, the following generally applies:
Common External Tariff, CET.
The current external tariff uses four central tariff levels.
0% for raw materials and certain capital goods
For:
- Raw materials
- certain capital and investment goods
The lowest tariff level generally applies:
0%.
10% for certain intermediate products
For intermediate products that are not available within the region, the tariff level is generally:
10%.
25% for certain regionally available intermediate products
The following generally applies to other intermediate products:
25%.
35% for certain finished goods
For certain finished goods that are produced within the EAC or are regionally available, the highest regular tariff level applies:
35%.
Sensitive products may be subject to higher customs duties.
In addition, the EAC customs tariff includes so-called:
Sensitive Products.
For such goods, rates of:
more than 35%
be valid.
This applies in particular to certain specially protected product categories.
A blanket statement such as:
"Tanzania levies a 25 percent customs duty"
Therefore, it is not sensible.
Additional import duties must be taken into account.
In addition to the actual import duty, additional charges may apply to a normal commercial import.
The Tanzania Trade Portal mentions, among other things:
- Railway Development Levy
- Customs Processing Charge
- Port and wharfage fees
The Railway Development Levy can currently provide up to:
1,5%
be.
The Customs Processing Charge can be up to [amount] depending on the procedure:
0,6%
be.
The basis of assessment and possible exceptions should be examined for the specific import situation.
Therefore, for DDP it is not enough to simply add together EAC customs duties and VAT.
Customs value affects several duties.
For imports, the relevant customs value is decisive.
The following factors, in particular, can be included in the evaluation:
- cart value
- Transport costs
- Insurance
Especially with heavy machinery and long sea freight routes, the transport component can significantly increase the final import burden.
What is the value added tax (VAT) rate in Tanzania?
The following generally applies to mainland Tanzania:
18% VAT.
The current Finance Act continues to uphold the 18 percent standard rate.
Therefore, for normal taxable goods imports to the mainland, the following generally applies:
18% import VAT
to count.
Zanzibar has its own VAT system.
An important special feature of the United Republic of Tanzania is the special tax status of Zanzibar.
The Zanzibar Revenue Authority publishes the following information on taxable goods and services:
15% VAT.
This sentence also applies to taxpayers:
Imports to Zanzibar.
In a broadcast to:
- Zanzibar City
- Unguja
- Pemba
Therefore, the 18 percent mainland rate should not be used automatically.
Differentiate between mainland and Zanzibar at checkout.
This distinction is particularly important for landed cost or checkout systems.
A recipient in:
Dar es Salaam
and a recipient in:
Zanzibar City
Although they are located in the same country, they may be subject to different VAT regulations.
For DDP, the applicable tax regulation should therefore be determined based on the delivery address.
Import VAT is not calculated solely on the German net value of goods.
The import tax is not simply added as a flat rate to the German invoice amount.
Customs value and other duties incurred during import can affect the tax base.
An invoice:
Value of goods × 18%
Therefore, this is not a complete landed cost calculation.
TANCIS is the central customs system
The Tanzania Revenue Authority uses:
Tanzania Customs Integrated System, TANCIS.
Customs declarations and relevant import data are processed via the electronic system.
The system is linked to other digital trading processes.
Tanzania Electronic Single Window consolidates foreign trade processes
Additionally, there is this:
Tanzania Electronic Single Window, TanESW.
Various things are done via the electronic platform:
- Customs processes
- Import documents
- permits
- Payments
- Approvals
merged.
The Tanzania Trade Portal already shows numerous import and port procedures via TanESW in 2026.
Incomplete product descriptions may be rejected electronically.
The Tanzania Trade Portal explicitly points out that TANCIS may automatically reject incomplete declarations or declarations with insufficient product descriptions.
A description such as:
"Parts"
is therefore not very helpful.
A better example would be:
“Stainless steel replacement impeller for industrial centrifugal water pump”.
You can find more information about structured digital transmission at Paperless trade in international shipping.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shipping
Can I send a package from Germany to Tanzania?
Yes. Parcels, express shipments, and business goods can be sent from Germany to Tanzania. Since Tanzania is outside the European Union, complete customs information is required for shipments.
How long does it take for a package to arrive in Tanzania?
DHL currently estimates delivery times of 7 to 14 business days for standard parcel shipping. Customs clearance, PVoC (Postal Certificate of Conformity), import permits, and the final destination can all affect delivery times.
What is the value added tax (VAT) rate in Tanzania?
On the Tanzanian mainland, a standard VAT rate of 18 percent applies. However, for taxable imports into Zanzibar, the Zanzibar Revenue Authority publishes a regular VAT rate of 15 percent.
What is the import duty in Tanzania?
Tanzania uses the EAC Common External Tariff with four main rates of 0, 10, 25, and 35 percent. Higher tariffs may apply to sensitive products. The specific HS code is decisive.
What is PVoC in Tanzania?
PVoC stands for Pre-Shipment Verification of Conformity. Goods subject to the Tanzania Bureau of Standards program must generally be inspected before shipment and require a Certificate of Conformity.
What happens if the Certificate of Conformity is missing?
For PVoC-regulated goods without a valid CoC, a destination inspection may be required. TBS currently also stipulates a penalty of 15 percent of the invoice value of the affected regulated goods, as well as further inspection and certification costs.
What is TANCIS?
TANCIS stands for Tanzania Customs Integrated System. The Tanzania Revenue Authority processes customs declarations and import data via this electronic system.
What is the Tanzania Electronic Single Window?
The Tanzania Electronic Single Window consolidates electronic import, customs, permitting, and clearance processes. It is part of the ongoing digitalization of Tanzanian foreign trade.
Do I need a EUR.1 for Tanzania?
Currently, an EUR.1 certificate is not accepted as a general proof of preferential origin for standard German exports to Tanzania. Tanzania has not signed and ratified the regional EU-EAC EPA. Therefore, an EUR.1 certificate does not automatically result in a reduced Tanzanian import duty.
Does Tanzania benefit from Everything But Arms?
Yes. Tanzania will remain classified as a Least Developed Country in 2026 and will benefit from the EU's Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme. However, the preferential treatment applies to goods of Tanzanian origin imported into the EU, not to German goods imported into Tanzania.
Which port is important for freight to Tanzania?
Dar es Salaam is the country's most important port and handles the majority of Tanzania's foreign trade. The port also serves as a transit gateway for several landlocked countries in East and Central Africa.
Can I ship to Tanzania DDP?
Depending on the carrier and import situation, DDP delivery may be possible. Beforehand, the importer, clearing agent, HS code, EAC customs duty rate, VAT, additional import duties, PVoC, and any necessary import permits should be checked. For Zanzibar, the different VAT rate must also be taken into account.
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