Shipping to Tanzania? Regulated goods must be verified in India, before loading, under the Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) PVoC programme, and must travel with a Certificate of Conformity. Without one, expect destination inspection, penalties and delays. Dar es Salaam is a gateway to East and Central Africa, so getting this right opens several markets. PCN coordinates testing, inspection and the CoC.
| Regulator | Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) |
|---|---|
| Certificate | CoC from a TBS-appointed PVoC agency before shipment |
| Route A | Test and inspect every consignment |
| Route B | Registration for regular exporters |
| Route C | Licence for manufacturers with a quality system |
| No CoC? | Destination inspection, penalties, delays or rejection |
Yes, for regulated goods, unless you use a registration or licence route that simplifies it.
Often yes. East African standards are closely aligned.
Requirements, portals and fees change often. PCN confirms the applicable rules for each product before quoting. Certificates are issued by the relevant authority, accredited certification body or notified body.
Send your product name, HS code and destination. Our Delhi team will confirm the route, testing and timeline within 48 hours.
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