Destination
Importing Cars From Japan to Tanzania
Tanzania imports through Dar es Salaam. The market favors smaller economical sedans and Hiace vans for transport. Older 4x4s for upcountry use are common.
Port
Dar es Salaam
Age limit
10 years (excise penalty above this)
Drive side
Right-hand drive
Shipping time
30–45 days (RoRo)
Inspection
JEVIC required
Import rules
Right-hand drive only. JEVIC pre-shipment inspection required. Vehicles older than 10 years attract an additional excise penalty of 5% on CIF.
Estimated duties and taxes
Import Duty (25%), Excise (varies), VAT (18%), and various smaller fees. Total typically 55–85% of CIF.
Indicative figures only. Final amounts are set by your customs authority on the day of clearance.
Shipping to Dar es Salaam
Typical transit time: 30–45 days (RoRo). RoRo is the standard option for most cars; container is recommended for higher-value units or multiple vehicles.
Required documents
Bill of Lading, invoice, JEVIC certificate, deregistration. Originals couriered to your TASAC-registered clearing agent.
Popular in this market
Popular Models in Tanzania
Toyota IST
Toyota Premio
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Toyota Hiace
Why us
Why Import to Tanzania Through Us
- Frequent shipments to Dar es Salaam
- Familiar with TBS and TASAC paperwork flow
- Can recommend trusted Dar-based clearing agents
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