Shipping Route — 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Shipping Vehicles & Machinery from Germany to Tanzania
How to export vehicles and heavy equipment from Germany to Dar es Salaam — age-based excise duties, PVoC requirements, and EAC tariffs.
Route Overview
Germany → Tanzania
Direct shipping from Hamburg and Antwerp to Tanzania. Below you'll find everything you need to plan your shipment — ports, transit times, costs, and documentation.
Dar es Salaam — Port of Dar es Salaam
Main national gateway for vehicles and machinery. Also serves as a corridor port for neighboring inland markets.
Transit Times
How Long Does Shipping Take?
Container (FCL)
30–32 days from Antwerp, 32–35 days from Hamburg
Shipping Methods
How to Ship to Tanzania
Container (20'/40' FCL) — widely used for vehicles and machinery
RoRo — available on Europe–East Africa trade lanes
Flatrack — for oversized equipment
Common Carriers on This Route
Vehicle Age Restrictions
Age Limits for Tanzania
Tax-disincentive system: vehicles 8–10 years face 15% excise; vehicles over 10 years face 30% excise ("dumping fee"). Finance Act 2025 pushed toward an effective 8-year limit for many used car categories.
Import Duties & Taxes
What Does It Cost to Import?
EAC tariff framework with age-based excise. Standard VAT at 18%.
Customs duty: up to 25% (consumer goods under EAC CET)
Excise duty by age: vehicles under 5 years 0%, 5–8 years varies, 8–10 years 15%, over 10 years 30%
VAT: 18%
Higher rates apply for larger engine capacities
All customs declarations in Tanzanian shilling (TZS). Rates are indicative — always request a current quote for accurate landed costs.
Required Documentation
Documents You'll Need
Certificate of Conformity (CoC) — mandatory under PVoC, must be obtained before shipping
Pre-shipment inspection (e.g., JEVIC or JAAI)
Bill of Lading (original)
Commercial invoice
Vehicle registration / title document
Export certificate from Germany
Key Regulations
What You Should Know
PVoC (Pre-export Verification of Conformity) is mandatory — arrival without CoC can lead to rejection or fines
SGS is appointed as the inspection agency for Tanzania's PVoC program
Vehicles must comply with roadworthiness and environmental standards
Part of the East African Community customs union
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