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Tanzania import tools

Import tax & clearance cost calculator

Estimate the full landed cost for importing into Tanzania — customs duty, VAT, RDL, CPL, TPA port charges, wharfage, shore handling, agency fees, and container demurrage. Choose your import type below and enter your shipment details.

Sea Import — FCL Local (Full Container)

For a full 20ft or 40ft container imported and cleared in Tanzania. Enter your shipment details — all port charges, duties, and agency fees are calculated automatically.

Shipment Details
Cost + Insurance + Freight
Check TRA tariff or use HS Reference tab
Tax Rates (Tanzania Standard)
Port & Shipping Charges (TPA)
Standard TPA rate is 1.6%
$129 for 20ft · $258 for 40ft
$6 for 20ft · $12 for 40ft
Refundable if no demurrage accrued
Agency & Clearance Fees
Professional clearing agent fee
Depends on country of origin
COC, TBS, valuation, verification

Sea Import — LCL Local (Less than Container Load)

For cargo shipped as part of a shared container, charged per CBM.

Shipment Details
Tax Rates
Port & Shipping Charges
Standard rate: $3 per CBM
Agency & Other Fees

Transit Cargo — Sea (Dar es Salaam to Inland/Border)

For cargo moving through Dar es Salaam in transit to Zambia, DR Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Kenya or Uganda. Duties and taxes are not applicable for transit cargo.

Container Details
Port Charges (TPA)
$70 for 20ft · $258 for 40ft
$6 for 20ft · $12 for 40ft
$12 for 20ft · $24 for 40ft
$75 for 20ft · $150 for 40ft
Agency & Transport
Enter if known — varies by route
If electronic cargo seal required

Vehicle Import Tax Calculator

Estimates duty, excise, VAT, RDL, CPL, port charges, and clearing costs for importing a vehicle into Tanzania. Final assessment must be confirmed with TRA.

Vehicle & Value Details
Auction price + shipping + insurance
Tax Rates
Typically 25% for passenger vehicles (HS 8703)
Varies by vehicle age and type
Port & Clearance Charges
TBS inspection, registration, etc.

HS Code Duty Rate Reference — Tanzania

Common HS codes and their import duty rates under the East African Community Common External Tariff (EAC CET). Search by product name or HS code. Always confirm with TRA before payment.

Rates shown are the EAC Common External Tariff standard rates. Actual TRA assessment may differ based on valuation, exemptions, origin, and current regulations. Always verify with TRA or a licensed clearing agent before payment.