Tanzania 坦桑尼亚

Africa · Right-hand drive (RHD) · Currency TZS

Rules may change. Verify current requirements with official authorities before trading.

Market Overview

Tanzania is a right-hand-drive East African market importing used vehicles mainly through Dar es Salaam. An age limit around eight to ten years applies, and pre-shipment inspection is required. SUVs and light commercial vehicles dominate demand.

Import Regulations

Regulations are high-risk data. Every rule below carries a source and confidence level. Confirm with official customs before trading.

Right-hand drive (RHD) only

Tanzania is a right-hand-drive market. Vehicles must be RHD to be registered.

Confidence: medium Source: Tanzania traffic authorities (public record)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Age limit (about 8-10 years)

Needs review

Tanzania restricts import of used vehicles by age, commonly around eight to ten years. Confirm the current limit with official customs (TRA) before trading.

Confidence: low Source: Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Pre-shipment inspection (PVoC)

Needs review

Used vehicles require a Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) through the Tanzania Bureau of Standards before import.

Confidence: low Source: Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

EV incentives

Needs review

Tanzania has introduced incentives to encourage EV imports, including reduced excise on electric vehicles. Confirm current policy with official authorities before trading.

Confidence: low Source: Tanzania authorities (public record)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Vehicle Age Rules

Age limit (about 8-10 years)

Needs review

Tanzania restricts import of used vehicles by age, commonly around eight to ten years. Confirm the current limit with official customs (TRA) before trading.

Confidence: low Source: Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Drive Side

Right-hand drive (RHD)

Right-hand drive (RHD) only

Tanzania is a right-hand-drive market. Vehicles must be RHD to be registered.

Confidence: medium Source: Tanzania traffic authorities (public record)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Import Duties

Rates come from taxrules.json and may change. Confirm with official customs before trading.

Type	Label	Rate	Basis	Source	Source date	Review
Import duty	Import duty (used vehicles)	25%	CIF value	Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)	—	Review

VAT & Taxes

Type	Label	Rate	Basis	Source	Source date	Review
VAT	VAT	18%	CIF + duty	Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)	—	—

Tax data last checked: 2026-10-04

Official Sources

Official authorities cited for Tanzania's import rules and tax rules. Verify current requirements with these sources before trading.

Tanzania traffic authorities (public record) — 1 rule
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) — 3 rules
Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) — 1 rule
Tanzania authorities (public record) — 1 rule

EV Rules

EV incentives

Needs review

Tanzania has introduced incentives to encourage EV imports, including reduced excise on electric vehicles. Confirm current policy with official authorities before trading.

Confidence: low Source: Tanzania authorities (public record)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Read the Tanzania EV guide →

Registration

Pre-shipment inspection (PVoC)

Needs review

Used vehicles require a Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) through the Tanzania Bureau of Standards before import.

Confidence: low Source: Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS)

Last checked: 2026-10-04

Ports

Dar es Salaam

Shipping From China

Transit times are industry estimates, not guarantees. Actual schedules and rates vary by carrier and season.

Origin port	Destination	Est. days	Method
Tianjin (天津)	Dar es Salaam	20–32	RoRo
Shanghai (上海)	Dar es Salaam	22–34	Container

Popular Vehicle Types

Tiggo 8 瑞虎8 — SUV
Monjaro (Xingyue L) 星越L — SUV
GS4 传祺GS4 — SUV

Chinese Vehicle Brands

BYD 比亚迪
Geely Auto 吉利汽车
Chery 奇瑞
Changan 长安汽车
GAC Motor 广汽传祺
SAIC Motor 上汽集团
Great Wall Motor 长城汽车
Li Auto 理想汽车
NIO 蔚来
XPeng 小鹏汽车

Import Costs

The landed cost is made up of the vehicle price, freight, insurance, import duty, VAT and any excise or inspection fees. For a full breakdown, use the import cost calculator.

Market Considerations

Confirm the current age limit with TRA before sourcing older stock.
PVoC pre-shipment inspection is mandatory.
Dar es Salaam port congestion can add lead time.

Related Tools

Available Vehicles

Browse current stock and inquire about vehicles available for export to Tanzania.

FAQ

What is the age limit?

Around eight to ten years — verify with the Tanzania Revenue Authority.

Is Tanzania right-hand drive?

Yes — Tanzania is a right-hand-drive (RHD) market.

Which port handles imports?

Dar es Salaam.

Rules may change. Verify current requirements with official authorities before trading.