01 — Key details
Destination port
Dar es Salaam
Transit time
28–35 days
Local currency
TZS
Available methods
Container, RoRo
How it works
We source your vehicle from UK auctions or dealers
Full inspection, export documentation and DVLA notification
Vehicle shipped from UK port to Dar es Salaam
You receive all documents and updates throughout
Vehicle cleared and delivered to your door
03 — Local import rules
What you need to know about importing to Tanzania.
Tanzania has updated its vehicle import standards significantly since 2024, introducing mandatory Euro 4 emissions compliance and a GPS tracking requirement that persists for 3 years post-registration for duty-free imports.
Right-hand drive
Yes — required
Maximum vehicle age
10 years from manufacture (for UK-origin vehicles); note that stricter 8-year limits apply to vehicles originating from Japan
Required documentation
Entry Declaration Form (C17) via licensed customs agent · Commercial invoice · Bill of Lading · Original logbook or export documents from origin country · Certificate of roadworthiness · Packing list
Customs duty
25% import duty; 10% excise duty for vehicles over 2,000cc; 30% excise duty for vehicles over 10 years old
VAT / local tax
18% VAT + 2% Railway Development Levy (RDL)
Registration cost
TZS 108,420 registration fee + Motor Vehicle Registration Tax TZS 50,000–250,000 (varies by engine size/type)
Roadworthiness inspection
Yes — mandatory roadworthiness inspection at port (approx. USD 250); Euro 4 emissions compliance verified on arrival; OBD-II system and diesel particulate filter checks required
Notable restrictions
Euro 4 emission standard is mandatory — verify compliance before shipment. Duty-free imports require a TRA-certified GPS tracking unit (approx. USD 150) to remain active for 3 years post-registration. Vehicles over 10 years incur a 30% excise duty surcharge.
Port clearance time
3–7 working days (3 days with clearing agent; up to 7 days if self-cleared)
Buyer note
Ensure your vehicle meets Euro 4 emissions standards before booking — non-compliant vehicles incur a 15% surcharge and may be refused. A licensed customs agent is strongly recommended.
Sources
Information last researched 13 May 2026. Import regulations and duty rates change frequently. Always confirm current requirements with the destination country's customs authority before shipment. Damianos Auto Exports provides current verification as part of our export service.
04 — Ready to begin
Start your Tanzania export.
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