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Import of Sugar and Sugar Confectioneries
Steps
1. The Authorized importer intending to import Sugar and Sugar Confectioneries should apply for import permit from the Sugar Board of Tanzania
2. The importer should also apply for import permit from TFDA
3. The Importer should also apply for plant import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture
Inputs
Company Registration Certificate and Business license from BRELA
TIN Certificate and Tax Clearance Letter from TRA
Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from TBS
Certificate of origin from the exporting country
A letter of comfort from their banker about capacity to undertake the importation and clearance
Additional Inputs for TFDA
Business Permit from TFDA
Bill of lading/airway bill from the importer
Profoma invoice from the Supplier (Consignee)
Certificate of analysis from the competent regulatory body from the exporting country
Radiation free certificate from the exporting country
Certificate from SBT (Sugar Board of Tanzania)
Certificate of Origin from the exporting country
Outputs
Sugar and Sugar Confectioneries Import Permit, SBT
Health certificate from TFDA
Plant import permit from Ministry of Agriculture
Cost
USD 5 for plant import permit fees from Ministry of Agriculture
USD 6 per ton for import levy to SBT
2% of CIF value or 2% of USD 460 per metric ton whichever is higher
TFDA, Refers to fees and charges regulation, 2015
Duration
01 to 03 working days for Sugar and Sugar Confectioneries permit (Applicable prior to Board Registration)
01 to 03 working days for import permit, TFDA
01 to 03 working days for plant import permit, Ministry of Agriculture
Officer in charge
Ms. Silvia D. Shetui, Director of Regulatory Services
Contacts
Sugar Board of Tanzania (SBT)
Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security & Co-operatives, Kilimo Section
Tanzania Food & Drugs Authority (TFDA)
Legal Justification
For Sugar Board of Tanzania (SBT)
For Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security & Co-operatives
For The Tanzania Food, Drugs Authority (TFDA)