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Tanzania - Apply for Processed Foods Import Permit or License

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. Application form for getting a permit or license for Processed Foods Import in Tanzania is available in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Link
  2. Applicant should make sure to provide all necessary information in the application form.
  3. Applicant must make sure to carry both photocopies and originals of all documents that are needed for completing this procedure.
  4. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure is mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. Applicant must attach photocopies of documents and whichever original document is needed along with the application form while submitting it at the office.
  6. Fee for this procedure is TZS 2,396,593.38
  7. The applicant will be notified regarding the availability of permit within 18 days to 29 days.
  8. Applicant can visit the office and collect their permit once they got the notification.
  9. If there is no notification provided by concerned authorities even after 18 days to 29 days, then, the applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Certificate of Analysis
  • TIN Certificate
  • Business License
  • Material Safety Data Sheet
  • Product Label or Picture
  • TBS Invoice
  • Clearing Agent’s Authorization Letter
  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Bill of Landing
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Self-Assessment Document
  • Conditional Release Form
  • ID Proof
  • Batch Certificate
  • TBS Testing Report
  • Release Order



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Tanzania Revenue Authority,
Location: Dar es Salaam
Address: Samora House, Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact: (+255) 800 750 075
Contact: Link
Location: Link

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
Location: Zanzibar
Address: Malawi Rd, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Contact: (+255) 242 233 320
Contact: Link
Location: Link


EligibilityEdit

  • Any individual or a business owner in Tanzania who is willing to import Processed Foods from any other country to Tanzania is eligible.



FeesEdit

  • Fee for this procedure is TZS 2,396,593.38



ValidityEdit

  • Import permit is valid for 3 months.



Documents to UseEdit

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links



Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • The processing time for this procedure is 18 days to 29 days.



Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube width = 560, height = 340,
Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.



InstructionsEdit

  • A person shall not import Processed Foods out of the country without a valid import permit issued by the Director.
  • Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
  • Applicant should make sure to follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.
  • Applicant must complete the application form filling, before submitting, incomplete applications will be rejected.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name of the Applicant
  • Name of the Company
  • Proforma invoice number and date
  • Country of Origin
  • Name of the Manufacturer
  • Signature and Stamp of the supplier



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • This permit is necessary for importing Processed Foods from all other countries to Tanzania.



Information which might helpEdit

  • The procedure for a first-time trader is provided in a step-by-step guideline in the following Link



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

  • Tanzania Revenue Authority Link
  • Tanzania Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Link



OthersEdit

More information which might help.


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