Requirements for Importing Products into Tanzania
Tanzania requires all regulated products imported into the country to be assessed and to conform to the requirements of the TBS PVoC program. Under the PVoC program, a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) is compulsory for customs clearance.
The CoC shall be the proof that your products meet all applicable national standards or approved equivalents and technical regulations, and must be issued before shipment by an authorized inspection and certification body.
Key Benefits
- Acquire your PVoC certificate
- Ensure that your products comply with Tanzania’s relevant standards and technical requirements
- Avoid customs delays
- Prevent losses caused by the import of non-compliant products
What products are regulated under Tanzania PVoC?
The Tanzania PVoC Regulated products include but are not limited to the following:
- Toys
- Electrical and Electronics
- Automotive products
- Cosmetics and Chemical Products
- Mechanical material and Gas appliances
- Paper and Stationery
- Furniture (Wood and Metal articles)
- Textiles, Leather, Plastic and Rubber
- TSafety (Personal Protective) Equipment
- Food and Food Products
- Used Products
- Tableware, Cookware, Kitchenware and Dinnerware
- Arts and Crafts
- Hospital and Medical Equipment
Exporters are advised to contact the JCT for information on the Regulatory Status of your products
Routes to Product Conformity
Route A – Unregistered products: includes testing and physical inspections to demonstrate conformity to relevant standards, essential requirements or manufacturer’s specifications.
Route B – Registered products: Fast track certification for goods with reasonable and consistent levels of quality – recommended for exporters who frequently ship homogenous products.
Route C – Licensed products: Audits of producer’s QMS and licensing of products – recommended for manufacturers with high frequency or volume of shipments of the same type or kind of products.
Key Benefits
Acquire your PVoC certificate
Ensure that your products comply with Tanzania’s relevant standards and technical requirements
Avoid customs delays
Prevent losses caused by the import of non-compliant products
JCT is a professional Third Party Certificate Service Company with decades of experience managing conformity assessment programs around the world. We offer efficient and comprehensive solutions to ensure that your shipments conform with Tanzania’s requirements.You can contact JCT for further information on the PVoC programme.
