Tanzania - Apply for Tea Import Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application form for getting a permit or license for Tea Import in Tanzania is available in the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries contact 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 7,596,747.28
7. The applicant will be notified regarding the availability of permit within 29 to 66 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 29 to 66 days, then, the applicant can visit the office to know status of their application.
   

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Required Documents

• Certificate of Analysis
• TIN Certificate
• Business License
• Material Safety Data Sheet
• Product Label or Picture
• TBS Invoice
• Premise Layout Sketch
• Proposal for Tea Blending and Packaging
• Certificate of Incorporation
• Expired Tea Manufacturing License
• Bill of Landing
• Commercial Invoice
• Control Number
• Packing List
• Certificate of Origin
• Self Assessment Document
• Conditional Release Form
• Verified Certificate of Conformity
• Permission to import food
  

Office Locations & Contacts

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

Eligibility

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

Fees

Fee for this procedure is TZS 7,596,747.28

Validity

Import permit is valid for 3 months.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The processing time for this procedure is 29 to 66 days.

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Instructions

• A person shall not import Tea 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 Information

• 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 Document

This permit is necessary for importing Tea from all other countries to Tanzania.

Information which might help

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

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

• Tanzania Revenue Authority link
• Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries link
  

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