Import & Export — Sea and Air Cargo

We provide Import and Export services in both Air and Sea Cargo. We obtain, prepare and present the necessary documents or data to Customs on behalf of our clients.

Quality, Accuracy, Compliance

Focusing on providing quality accurate information we reduce potential liabilities for penalties and future compliance audits. Where applicable we obtain documentation to provide use of the most beneficial rates of duty — facilitating lower costs while maintaining compliance with Customs regulations.

Full Scope of Services

Customs Clearance

Customs clearance for imports — sea freight and airfreight for both containerized and non-containerized cargo.

  • General cargo (bulk and breakbulk)
  • Vehicles and heavy equipment
  • Containerized and non-containerized
  • Bulky and abnormal cargo
  • Vaccines and pharmaceutical supplies
  • Incoming & outgoing diplomatic bags
  • Post parcels

Removal & Forwarding

Forwarding services to upcountry destinations covering all major transport modes within Tanzania and beyond.

  • Warehousing and storage
  • Packing and crating
  • Shipping by ship and/or boats
  • Rail forwarding (TAZARA / TRC)
  • Road transport — upcountry destinations
  • Airfreight forwarding
  • Courier services

Shipping Line Liaison

Coordination with shipping lines and airlines for export bookings on behalf of our clients — commercial goods and personal effects.

  • Vessel space booking for sea cargo
  • Aircraft space booking for air cargo
  • Export of commercial goods
  • Personal effects forwarding
  • Booking management worldwide

TANCIS Preparations

Direct liaison with Tanzania Revenue Authority for all Tanzania Customs Integrated System (TANCIS) submissions and preparations.

  • TANCIS entry preparation
  • TRA customs declarations
  • Import/Export entry processing
  • Customs bond management
  • Duty and tax computation

UN & Diplomatic Privileges

Follow up on UN and diplomatic privileges with relevant Tanzanian government ministries and agencies.

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation (PR06)
  • Ministry of Finance — tax exemptions
  • Tanzania Investment Center (TIC) exemptions — local & international investors
  • Motor Vehicle Third Party Insurance
  • Vehicle registration and stickers for clients

Export Documentation

Preparation of all export documents for shipments leaving Tanzania — from TRA entry creation to the destination country.

  • Export Declarations
  • Pro Forma Invoices
  • Certificates of Exportation
  • Certificates of Origin
  • TRA customs entry creation

Marine Insurance Claims

Attending to any Marine Insurance claims on behalf of our clients in case the need arises — protecting your cargo investment end-to-end.

  • Cargo insurance claim processing
  • Loss and damage assessment support
  • Liaison with underwriters
  • Documentation for claims

Compliance Advisory

We advise on how to avoid frequently incurred penalties and customs offences — and provide mandatory documents for different import/export services.

  • Customs offence avoidance advice
  • Penalty dispute guidance
  • Import/Export document checklists
  • Post-clearance audit preparation

Consulting

Our qualified customs professionals conduct in-depth research for your specific requirements — from origin determination to duty recovery programs.

  • Origin determination
  • Tariff classification (HS Codes)
  • Customs valuation
  • Duty/tax recovery programs
  • Customs compliance verification
  • Post audit review preparation

Tariff Classification & Duty Recovery

Our qualified customs professionals conduct in-depth research for your specific requirements. This is critical in light of the new Customs mandate related to post audit reviews and monetary penalties. We also offer customs compliance verification to assess your liabilities.

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