Tanzania - Obtain Tobacco Export Clearance through Dar-es-Salaam Port

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application for obtaining tobacco export clearance through Dar-es-Salaam is available in Tanzania Revenue Authority contact link
2. Applicant must provide all the information that is requested in the application form.
3. Applicant should make sure to carry both photocopies and originals of all the necessary documents for completing this procedure.
4. Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Applicant should attach all needed documents (photocopies and originals if necessary) along with the application form before submitting it in the office.
6. Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
7. If all these steps were followed properly by the applicant, the needed approval will be provided within 1 week.
8. If there is no information regarding the availability of the approval either through SMS, E-mail or a phone call, then the applicant can visit the office to know status of their application after 1 week.

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Required Documents

• Clearing Agent’s authorization letter for customs
• TIN Certificate
• Commercial Invoice
• Packing list
• Plant Import permit from importing country
• Clearing agent’s authorization letter for shipping line
• Tobacco lint export permit
• Tobacco quality certificate
• Phytosanitary certificate
• Radioactivity analysis certificate
• EAC Certificate of Origin
• Tanzania Single Administrative Document
• Shipping order
• Cosignment of inspection
• Release order
• TPA Payment Note
• TPA Receipt
• Driving License
• Truck registration card

Office Locations & Contacts

Tanzania Revenue Authority,
Samora House, Samora Ave, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact No: (+255) 800 750 075
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

• Any business owner who is willing to export tobacco in Tanzania through Dar-es-Salaam port is eligible.

Fees

• Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.

Validity

• This document is valid until the tobacco is exported from Tanzania.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• The processing time for this procedure is 1 week.

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Instructions

• Applicant must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• Applicant should make sure to follow all instructions that are provided by concerned authorities.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Age
• Date of Birth
• Address
• Mobile Number
• Email Address
• Signature

Need for the Document

• This document is necessary for exporting tobacco through Dar-es-Salaam port in Tanzania.

Information which might help

• Guidelines for applying to this procedure is available in the following link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

• Tanzania Revenue Authority link

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