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Export Cars
to Tanzania

UK Car Export provides professional vehicle export services to Tanzania for private buyers, trade customers and dealerships. We manage the complete process from vehicle sourcing and documentation through to international shipping and delivery support.

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Exporting to Tanzania

Tanzania has an established vehicle import market through the port of Dar es Salaam, which also serves as a major transit hub for landlocked East African countries. Right-hand drive UK vehicles are well suited to Tanzanian roads.

UK Car Source provides comprehensive export services to Tanzania including TBS compliance guidance, sea freight booking and full documentation preparation.

Import Rules

Drive ConfigurationRight-hand drive required.
Vehicle Age LimitMaximum 8 years from first registration at point of import.
ConditionRoadworthy condition. TBS pre-import verification may be required.
Customs AuthorityTanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
Duty & VATImport duty (25%), excise duty and VAT (18%) applicable on CIF value.
StandardsTanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) approval may be required.

Import regulations are subject to change. We recommend confirming current requirements with the relevant customs authority prior to shipment.

Major Ports

Dar es Salaam — Principal deep-water port and main vehicle import entry point for Tanzania.
Tanga — Secondary northern port for cargo and vehicle imports.

Shipping Options

RoRo Shipping

Roll-on Roll-off service. Cost-effective for most passenger vehicles and SUVs.

Container Shipping

Dedicated or shared container. Recommended for prestige and high-value vehicles.

Air Freight

Available on special request for time-critical or high-value shipments.

Inland / Transit Routing

For landlocked destinations — coordinated road transport from transit ports.

Required Documentation

UK V5C Registration Certificate (original)
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin (where required)
Insurance Certificate
Import Permit / Customs Entry Form (at destination)
Copy of buyer's passport / identification

Estimated Timelines

1

Vehicle Sourcing & Preparation

1–3 weeks depending on specification and availability

2

Documentation & Export Clearance

3–7 working days

3

Sea Freight Transit

18–24 days sea freight

4

Customs Clearance at Destination

3–10 working days depending on port and documentation

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Total Estimated Process

6–12 weeks from order to delivery (subject to availability and customs)

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