Africa · country guide
Trade with Tanzania.
Tanzania is a gateway for landlocked neighbours including Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and eastern DR Congo. It exports gold, cashews, sesame, coffee and tobacco, and imports fuel, machinery, steel and vehicles.
- Dar es Salaam · Tanga
- 4 relevant categories
- 4 relevant products
Market overview
Key industries
- Mining
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Transit trade
Import opportunities
- Fuels
- Machinery and vehicles
- Steel products
- Edible oils
- Fertilizers
Export opportunities
- Gold
- Cashew nuts
- Sesame
- Coffee and tobacco
Trade requirements
The main rules to check when trading with Tanzania. This is orientation, not legal or customs advice.
- Conformity
- Regulated goods need a certificate of conformity under the pre-shipment verification programme.
- EAC tariff
- The East African Community common external tariff applies.
- Food and medicines
- Food and medical products are registered with the national regulator.
Logistics considerations
Dar es Salaam handles most trade and much transit cargo.
The Central Corridor and TAZARA railway serve inland neighbours.
Transit cargo follows its own customs procedures.
Relevant TP4 categories for Tanzania
Relevant products
TMT Bars
Thermo-mechanically treated reinforcement bars for concrete construction.
HS 7214
Diesel Generator Sets
Standby and prime-power generator sets for sites, buildings and industry.
HS 8502
Agricultural Tractors
Two- and four-wheel-drive tractors for farms and agri-businesses.
HS 8701
Milling Wheat
Wheat for flour milling, specified by protein, moisture and test weight.
HS 1001
Information current as of October 2026. Regulations, duties and documentation requirements change. Confirm with the relevant authority, your customs broker or forwarder before shipment. TP4 does not claim offices or operations in Tanzania.
Trading with Tanzania?
Tell TP4 the product, quantity and route.