Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-149  

NTB Type

2.8. Lengthy and costly customs clearance procedures  

Complaint

Despite efforts to improve the situation, customs procedures in Tanzania are cumbersome. In most cases, depending on the type of product, there is a long verification chain that involves many steps and numerous documents have to be handled/exchanged in the process of importing.  

Status note

Tanzania Revenue Authority reported that all customs documentation are now obtained and processed online. Traders engage Clearing Agents for clearing goods who obtain all documents online.  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Tanzania: Tanzania Revenue Authority (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Tanzania  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2009-07-27  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2011-07-28  

Product Description

All products

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2009-07-27 00:00  

Modified

2011-08-28 22:02