Many used car dealers and private importers from Tanzania wish to import used cars from Japan. However, many of them are not clear about the requirements for importing Japanese used vehicles into Tanzania.
Please note that as an importer, you must have your TIN (Tax Identification Number) and be registered with the Tanzania Revenue Authority before clearing any imported vehicle into Tanzania.
It Is also mandatory to have IDF (Import Declaration Form) for all imports into Tanzania. If the value of the imported article is more than US$ 5,000, a pre-shipment inspection of the article is a must. This clause applies to all used cars imports to Tanzania, East Africa. Cotecna Inspections is the company in Japan, which is licensed by the Government of Tanzania to carry out these inspections. You will need to pay the inspection fees for getting your vehicle inspected before importing into Tanzania, East Africa.
For importing used Japanese cars and other automobiles into Tanzania, there is no age limit for the vehicle; however, it is mandatory that the vehicle to be imported must undergo inspection for road-worthiness before it is shipped from Japan. If you are importing Japanese used cars from Japan, you must get an appraisal certificate issued by JAAI (Japan Automobile Appraisal Institute). JAAI is founded as a non-profit organization and supervised by the Japan Ministry of International Trade and Industry.
The importer will have to pay Imports duty and other taxes once the vehicle arrives in Tanzania.
• For used trucks, buses, vans and other commercial vehicles the VAT is 20% and Import Duty is 15% the dutiable value of the vehicle.
• For used cars and other vehicles with engine capacity more than 2,000 cc, the VAT is 20%, Excise duty is 10% and Import duty is 25% of the dutiable value of the car.
• For used cars or other used automobiles with engine capacity up to 2000 cc, the VAT is 20% and Import duty is 25% of the dutiable value of the car.
On top of it, you will have to pay IDF (Import Declaration Fees) which are charged US$ 10 per unit + 1.2% of FOB value.
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