Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3 Road Network
Tanzania's road transport network plays a crucial role in connecting its vast territory and facilitating the movement of people and goods.
Ministry of Transport
Tanzanian road management falls under the authority of the Ministry of Transport, through Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) for national roads. The Ministry now consists of three sectors that work in parallel, covering work sector, transport sector and communication sector. All these sectors have head offices at the capital city of Dodoma.
TANROADS is an executive agency under the Ministry of Works and came into operation in July 2000. The Agency is responsible for the maintenance and development of the trunk and regional road network in Tanzania Mainland classified road network. (Road Act, 2007).
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Tanzania National Roads Agency |
Telephone Number |
Email and Website |
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3rd Floor, 10 Shaaban Robert Road/Garden Avenue Junction. Dar es Salaam |
Tel: +255 22 2926001/6 |
E-mail : tanroadshq@tanroads.go.tz Website: https://www.tanroads.go.tz/
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Road transport is the most widely used in Tanzania, carrying over 90% of the passengers and 75% of the freight traffic in the country. The total road networks in Tanzania include 181,189.77 of roads, of which TANROADS is managing a total of 36,760 km, comprises 12,223 km of Trunk roads, 23,846 km of regional roads and 691 km of Designated District roads. The remaining 144,429.77 km is rural, urban and feeder roads under the responsibility of Prime Minister’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) managed by Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA)
Road transport in Tanzania faces different problems such as insufficient funds for rehabilitation, upgrading for routine maintenance, high rates of accidents on the roads occur due to poor state of the roads, weak institutional arrangement coordination in the road transport, and high costs of construction of roads and maintenance. (Tanzania Revenue Authority, 2017).
In Tanzania, roads maintenance for both paved and unpaved roads is done through five ways. The first way is called routine and recurrent maintenance and mainly consists of grass cutting, reshaping roads and cleaning of sewage system. The second way is called periodic maintenance. The third one is spot improvement and includes rutting and portholes. The fourth and fifth ways cover bridge preventive maintenance and repair and bridge major repair. (TANROADS, 2016)
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.1 Government Contact List here.
Distance Matrix
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km)
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Dodoma |
Dar es Salaam |
Kigoma |
Mwanza |
Arusha |
Mbeya |
Tanga |
Mtwara |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dodoma |
451 |
807 |
701 |
425 |
594 |
588 |
1007 |
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Dar es Salaam |
451 |
1258 |
1152 |
646 |
822 |
354 |
556 |
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Kigoma |
807 |
1258 |
633 |
1090 |
860 |
1525 |
1814 |
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Mwanza |
701 |
1152 |
633 |
787 |
924 |
1222 |
1708 |
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Arusha |
425 |
646 |
1090 |
787 |
1020 |
435 |
1202 |
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Mbeya |
594 |
822 |
860 |
924 |
1020 |
959 |
1122 |
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Tanga |
588 |
354 |
1525 |
1222 |
435 |
959 |
910 |
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Mtwara |
1007 |
556 |
1814 |
1708 |
1202 |
1122 |
910 |
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hrs)
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Dodoma |
Dar es Salaam |
Kigoma |
Mwanza |
Arusha |
Mbeya |
Tanga |
Mtwara |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dodoma |
8 |
13 |
11 |
7 |
11 |
9 |
17 |
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Dar es Salaam |
8 |
22 |
20 |
13 |
15 |
6.5 |
9 |
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Kigoma |
13 |
22 |
12 |
17 |
15.5 |
22 |
31 |
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Mwanza |
11 |
20 |
12 |
12 |
16 |
19 |
30 |
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Arusha |
7 |
13 |
17 |
12 |
17 |
8 |
22 |
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Mbeya |
11 |
15 |
15.5 |
16 |
17 |
18.5 |
17 |
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Tanga |
9 |
6.5 |
22 |
19 |
8 |
18.5 |
15 |
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Mtwara |
17 |
9 |
31 |
30 |
22 |
17 |
15 |
Road Security
Road safety remains a significant concern in Tanzania, with an estimated 1,004 fatalities in 2022 reported by Land Transport Regulatory Authority (LATRA) in their annual reporting. The Tanzanian government has implemented various road safety initiatives, including stricter traffic laws, increased enforcement, and public awareness campaigns. Tanzania has been selected for the implementation of the Ten Step Plan for Safer Road Infrastructure Pilot Project supported by the United Nations Road Safety Fund (UNRSF) and the Global Road Safety Facility (GRSF). The cornerstone of the project is the Tanzanian Road Assessment Programme (TanRAP), launched in September 2022 to eliminate high-risk roads and curb the number of deaths on the country’s roads annually, headed by the Ministry of Transport (MoWT), which aims to build capacity and improve the safety of road infrastructure in the country in partnership with other leading stakeholders. Such as Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), Tanzania Rural and Urban Roads Agency (TARURA), Tanzania Road Association (TARA), National Institute of Transport (NIT), Road Safety Ambassadors (RSA), Roads Fund Board (RFB), development banks, mobility clubs, road safety NGOs and industry.
Tanzania’s vision is to have a safe environment for the Road Traffic System, which is in accordance with internationally accepted standards. The policy seeks to guide and unite all stakeholders and put emphasis on cooperation and sharing of knowledge, experience, expertise, and resources. The National Road Safety Policy has been developed in accordance with the strategy for the reduction / prevention of accidents:
- Revised systems and institutional arrangements for road safety management in Tanzania.
- Revised national road infrastructure safety strategy and action plans.
- Revised national road design standards to ensure that they address road safety for all road users and meet the specific needs of vulnerable road users.
- Revised current national and local operational road safety policies, standards, guidelines, and financing arrangements.
- New national training, accreditation, and certification scheme (that supports new road safety targets and builds institutional capacity to sustain the National Safer Road Infrastructure Plan and National Road Assessment Program.
To ensure safety on the road, the government has implemented a maximum speed limit of 50 km per hours on all highways approaching main towns and villages. This affects the travel time as this speed limited is strictly enforced.
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
The legislations which regulate issues of weighbridges and axle load limitations is The East African Community Vehicle Load Control Act, 2016 and its three (3) Regulations (Vehicle Dimension and Axle Configuration; Special Loads; and Enforcement Measures, Regulation, 2018).
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Axle Load Limits |
Tanzania |
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Truck with 2 Axles |
18,000 kg |
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Truck with 3 Axles |
26,000 kg |
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Truck with 4 Axles |
33,000 kg |
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Semi-trailer with 3 Axles |
28,000 kg |
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Semi-trailer with 4 Axles |
36,000 kg |
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Semi-trailer with 5 Axles |
44,000 kg |
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Semi-trailer with 6 Axles |
50,000 kg |
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Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 4 Axles |
38,000 kg |
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Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 5 Axles |
45,000 kg |
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Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 6 Axles |
54,000 kg |
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Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 7 Axles |
56,000 kg |
Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.1 Border Crossing of Kabanga (Burundi)
Overview
Kabanga One stop Border Post (OSBP) is a Tanzania-Burundi border crossing located in Ngara District of the Kagera Region near the borders of Rwanda and Burundi, on Burundi side it is called Kobero OSBP located in the region of Muyinga. Kabanga/Kobero OSBP operates on a 12-hour shift pattern due to security concerns in the isolated mountainous terrain. There are several Government agencies all available daily with the aim of expediting and facilitating the clearance of goods across border quickly and smoothly. Currently the following Government agencies are available: TRA, Immigration, TBS, TMDA, WMA, TASAC, Livestock & fisheries Dept, Port Health, Forest Dept, TAEC and Ministry of Agriculture. Average clearance time of goods across border after the introduction of OSBP & Single Customs Territory (SCT) facilities ranges from 30 minutes to 3 hrs depending on nature of the consignment.
The Ngara District is located in northwest Tanzania and is situated at an elevation of 1800m, Ngara has four seasons: two dry seasons from June to September and January to February with two rainy seasons from October to December and from March to May. During dry seasons there are sometimes strong winds/hazy air and temperature, The rain is sometimes associated with strong winds, floods, mud, and fog. Access routes have steep inclines and there are many accidents along the roads, evident by the number of heavy goods vehicles overturned on the steep verges of the roads. In places the road surface is paved but in poor condition and during the rainy season, heavy rainwater flows powerfully down the road surface reducing traction and causing added difficulty for heavy goods vehicles.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Tanzania: Kabanga OSBP |
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Province or District |
Ngara |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Bukoba-Kagera (350km) |
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Latitude |
-2.662716 |
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Longitude |
30.420198 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) |
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Contact Person |
Officer In charge. Mr. Harold Emanuel Palangyo |
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Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Kilimanjaro International Airport Distance 1007km Truck Travel Time: 18hrs Car Travel time: 18hrs |
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Nearest Port |
TANGA Distance 1125km Truck Travel Time: 24hrs Car Travel time: 24hrs |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
MWANZA (413km) Truck Travel Time: 9hrs Car Travel time: 9hrs |
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Other Information
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Weighbridge Nyakahura-60KM Fuel Station 1KM from the boarder. |
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Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
08:00 to 20:00 |
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Tuesdays |
08:00 to 20:00 |
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Wednesdays |
08:00 to 19:00 |
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Thursdays |
08:00 to 19:00 |
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Fridays |
08:00 to 19:00 |
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Saturdays |
08:00 to 19:00 |
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Sundays |
08:00 to 19:00 |
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National Holidays
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08:00 to 19:00 |
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Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
The level of traffic flow reported for 2022/23 FY was:
- Numbers of Trucks – 120 Per Day
- Numbers of Cars – 20 PER DAY
- Passenger Buses – 3 per week
The immigration and customs officials from both countries occupy the same offices and sit adjacent to each other this facilitating efficient traffic flow, easy movement of goods and persons between the two countries and minimize the number of required stops during cross-border trade. Kabanga OSBP was constructed in 2021 and has a large parking area for trucks with 6,500m2 on a hard surface.
Customs Clearance
Under the Single Customs Territory, five Partner States: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda are regarded as one Customs Territory which means only one Customs declaration is made in the Country at which goods are consigned. This requires only one Customs declaration that will be made by the consignee country and applied across EAC. The declaration will be processed in Tanzania as a consignee and tax payment, or bond guarantee will be made accordingly. The TRA has developed a number of online tools to help businesses comply with customs requirements. These tools include;
- Tanzania Integrated Customs Management System (TANCIS): TANCIS is a web-based system that allows businesses to lodge customs declarations and pay customs duties and taxes online.
- Tanzania Customs Information Portal (TCIP): The TCIP is a web-based portal that provides businesses with access to information on customs procedures, regulations, and tariffs.
Government agencies operating at the Kabanga OSBP include.
- Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA),
- Tanzania Immigration services,
- Tanzania Standards Bureau (TBS),
- Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA),
- Weights and Measures Agency (WMA),
- Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC),
- Livestock & Fisheries Dept,
- Port Health,
- Forest Dept,
- Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC)
- Ministry of Agriculture.
Currently average clearance time of goods across border after the introduction of OSBP & Single Customs Territory (SCT) facilities ranges from 30 minutes to 3 hrs depending on nature of the consignment.
Other Relevant Information
The fees for trucks crossing the border vary depending on the origin of the journey, destination, and the number of axles. For small vehicles, the fees are mainly based on the longer of the journey in Tanzania.
The usual documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, and a contract signed between the customer and the clearing agent, if any. The truck driver has to present his passport to the authority. Note that the goods could be subject to examination upon entering country. Under SCT the clearance is completed at the destination country, thus truck driver has to present C2 accompanied by SuBT1. (Good transfer) Form C2-Cargo Manifest
For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.2 Tanzania Border Crossing of Kigoma (DR Congo)
Overview
The border of Kigoma is located at Lake Tangayika. Most of the facilities and equipment such as cranes, warehouse and customs offices are located at Kigoma port. Strong winds at the lake and rain hinder the smooth operation of marine vessels since they limit the loading and offloading of goods at the port.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Kigoma Border |
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Province or District |
Kigoma mjini |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Ujiji (8 km) |
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Latitude |
S 04o 32’627’ |
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Longitude |
E 029o 37’633’’ |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) |
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Contact Person |
Customs Officer Mathew Riziki Tel: +255712526643 Email: mriziki@tra.go.tz |
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Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
N/A |
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Nearest Port |
Kibilizi Port Distance, 1 km Truck Travel Time: 8 minutes Car Travel time: 3 minutes |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Ujiji Distance, 8 km Truck Travel Time: 40 minutes Car Travel time: 25 minutes |
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Other Information
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Lumumba road is the road direct to the border, alongside the road there are various services like fuel stations (ORYX, OLYMPIC and GBP) and financial services like Exim Bank and CRDB Bank. |
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Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
12 hours, from 7:00 to 18:00 |
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Tuesdays |
12 hours, from 7:00 to 18:00 |
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Wednesdays |
12 hours, from 7:00 to 18:00 |
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Thursdays |
12 hours, from 7:00 to 18:00 |
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Fridays |
12 hours, from 7:00 to 18:00 |
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Saturdays |
12 hours, from 7:00 to 18:00 |
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Sundays |
12 hours, from 7:00 to 18:00 |
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National Holidays
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There is no operation during all recognized national holidays, but in case of any circumstances or emergencies, the operation at the border is conducted as usual. |
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Seasonal Constraints |
Strong winds and heavy rains limit the smooth operation of marine transport services and customs procedures. |
Daily Capacity
The daily capacity of the border is determined by the number of ships that call at the port since the border is along the lake (Lake Tanganyika). Vehicles are used to bring in and take out the cargo from the port but only marine vessels are used to cross the border. Per day about 200 to 500 tons of cargo are cleared at the border.
Customs Clearance
Usual documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, authorization letter, Bill of lading and the contract signed between the customer and the clearance agent, if any. Note that the goods could be subject to examination upon entering the country and also the certificate of origin can be required if the goods are from the country within the same regional integration such members countries of SADIC so as to get reduction of taxes.
For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
At Kigoma border there is no waiting time especially if all required documents are complete and are on time. In the previously years, the waiting time was due to the payments for duties and taxes, but currently there is improvement of payment system which has reduced the waiting time. The system is known as TANCIS. Food shipments may be subjected to multiple inspections from TFDA to ensure their quality and compliance with approved standards.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.3 Border Crossing of Horo Horo (Kenya)
Overview
The Horo Horo One Stop Border Post (OSBP) is a joint border crossing facility between Tanzania and Kenya, it is one of the busiest border crossings between the two countries. Prior to the opening of the OSBP, it could take up to two days to clear customs at the Horo Horo border crossing, average crossing times are now 30 minutes. Horo Horo OSBP has very good infrastructure housed in a modern building with good facilities, ample parking available and good road network from Tanga. Inspection is conducted by a multiagency team resulting in smooth processing and quick flow of traffic.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Tanzania: Horo Horo Kenya: Lunga Lunga |
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Province or District |
Mkinga District |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Tanga (65km) |
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Latitude |
-4.601153 |
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Longitude |
39.105613 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Tanzanian Revenue Authority (TRA) |
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Contact Person |
Mwansiti Mustafa Iddi Officer Incharge Horohoro Border Post +255653300522 |
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Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Kilimanjaro International Airport (462 km) Truck Travel Time: 8h 30 min Car Travel time: 8h 30min |
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Nearest Port |
Tanga Port (68 km) Truck Travel Time: 1h 30 min Car Travel time: 1h 30 min |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Tanga (68 km) Truck Travel Time: 1h 30 min Car Travel time: 1h 30 min |
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Other Information
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The road from Tanga is in very good condition, there is a police checkpoint approximately 3 Kilometre from the border post. 1 Kilometre from the border post are 2 weighing bridges, one on either side of the road. There are No fuel stations along the road, fuel available in Tanga. |
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Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
24 hrs |
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Tuesdays |
24 hrs |
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Wednesdays |
24 hrs |
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Thursdays |
24 hrs |
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Fridays |
24 hrs |
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Saturdays |
24 hrs |
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Sundays |
24 hrs |
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National Holidays
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N/A |
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Seasonal Constraints |
None |
Daily Capacity
The Horo Horo (OSBP) has an average of daily traffic flow of per day of 40 Trucks, 50 Cars and 6 Passenger busses with an average wait time of 30 minutes. Average daily tonnage of commercial freight passing through Horo Horo OSBP is 1200 Mt. Weighbridges in service 1 Kilometre from the OSBP, maximum permissible axel limit is 56MT for pooling trucks and 50MT for semi-trailer.
Customs Clearance
Under Single Customs Territory, five Partner States: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda are regarded as one Customs Territory which means only one Customs declaration is made in the Country at which goods are consigned. This requires only one Customs declaration that will be made in Tanzania and applied across EAC. Declaration will be processed in Tanzania and tax payment, or bond guarantee will be made accordingly. The TRA has developed a number of online tools to help businesses comply with customs requirements. These tools include
- Tanzania Integrated Customs Management System (TANCIS): TANCIS is a web-based system that allows businesses to lodge customs declarations and pay customs duties and taxes online.
- Tanzania Customs Information Portal (TCIP): The TCIP is a web-based portal that provides businesses with access to information on customs procedures, regulations, and tariffs.
Standard documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, and the contract signed between the customer and the clearance agent, if any. The truck driver has to present a valid passport to the authority. The fees vary in function of the origin, destination, and the number of axles. Fees (USD per truck) road use USD 10 per 100km per truck of more than 3 axel, if less than 3 axel is USD 6 per 100km. Small vehicles fees are mainly based on the length of the journey in Tanzania.
For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.
Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.4 Border Crossing of Namanga (Kenya)
Overview
The Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) is a joint border crossing facility between Tanzania and Kenya, it is one of the busiest border crossings between the two countries. Prior to the opening of the OSBP, it could take up to two days to clear customs at the Namanga border crossing, average crossing times are now 30 minutes. Introduction of the One Stop Border Post (OSBP) included improvements in the road infrastructure and simplification of the customs procedures. Namanga OSBP has very good infrastructure housed in a modern building with good facilities, ample parking available and very good road to Arusha. Inspection is conducted by a multiagency team resulting in smooth processing and quick flow of traffic and no matter from which side of the border the crossing takes place there is only a requirement for customs procedure to take place at the point of entry reducing the customs/immigration administrative process in half.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Namanga |
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Province or District |
Longido district |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Arusha (110 km) |
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Latitude |
-2.549249 |
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Longitude |
36.785822 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Tanzanian Revenue Authority (TRA) |
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Contact Person |
Edwin Changwe Assistant Regional Manager – Customs Arusha +2557832759999
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Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Kilimanjaro International Airport (157 km) Truck Travel Time: 3.30 hrs Car Travel time: 3 hrs |
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Nearest Port |
Tanga (524 km) Truck Travel Time: 9 -10 hrs Car Travel time: 9 hrs |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Arusha (110 km) Truck Travel Time: 2.30 hrs Car Travel time: 2 hrs |
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Other Information
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There are multiple fuel station in Arusha and 3 fuel station on the A104 road from Arusha to Namanga OSBP, additionally there are fuel station within the town of Namanga on the Kenyan side of the border. There are new weighbridge stations on both side of the road approximately 3 Km from Namanga OSPB on the Tanzanian side of the Border. |
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Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
24/7 |
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Tuesdays |
24/7 |
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Wednesdays |
24/7 |
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Thursdays |
24/7 |
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Fridays |
24/7 |
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Saturdays |
24/7 |
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Sundays |
24/7 |
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National Holidays
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No |
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Seasonal Constraints |
No |
Daily Capacity
The level of traffic flow reported for 2022/23 FY was:
- Numbers of Trucks – 150- 200 Per Day
- Numbers of Cars – 50/60 PER DAY
- PASSENGER BUSES- 6-8 tourist buses and local 6 passenger buses Per Day
- TONNAGE: 2116MT export and 381MT import average Per Day
The OSBP is well designed with good traffic management, cars have a separate traffic flow to trucks, there is plenty of parking for trucks and busses with separate parkin areas for cars. Namanga OSBP has good road surfaces with excellent drainage allowing the post to continue to operate smoothly even during heavy rain. The customs post is large with desks clearly marked in English and Swahili.
Customs Clearance
The biggest cause of delays reported was due to incorrect paperwork. Additional reasons for potential delay are the importation of restricted items which require inspection by specialist agencies such as the Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission which would not be part of the multiagency inspection team which normally operates at the OSBP.
Under Single Customs Territory, five Partner States: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda are regarded as one Customs Territory which means only one Customs declaration is made in the Country at which goods are consigned. This requires only one Customs declaration that will be made in Tanzania and applied across EAC. Declaration will be processed in Tanzania and tax payment, or bond guarantee will be made accordingly. The TRA has developed a number of online tools to help businesses comply with customs requirements. These tools include;
- Tanzania Integrated Customs Management System (TANCIS): TANCIS is a web-based system that allows businesses to lodge customs declarations and pay customs duties and taxes online.
- Tanzania Customs Information Portal (TCIP): The TCIP is a web-based portal that provides businesses with access to information on customs procedures, regulations, and tariffs.
Standard documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, and the contract signed between the customer and the clearance agent, if any. The truck driver has to present a valid passport to the authority. The fees vary in function of the origin, destination, and the number of axles. Fees (USD per truck) road use USD 10 per 100km per truck of more than 3 axel, if less than 3 axel is USD 6 per 100km. Small vehicles fees are mainly based on the length of the journey in Tanzania.
Other Relevant Information
Import procedures have to be followed in order to clear goods as per the East African Community Customs Management Act (EACCMA) 2004. The documentation process is done online through Tanzania Customs Integrated System (TANCIS) for imports and exports and can be completed before arrival of the goods. Customs agents lodge the documents in the clearance system i.e. Tanzania Customs Integrated System Mainland attaching all other relevant import supporting documents, Agents are urged to lodge such documents at least 7 days before arrival of the goods. Pre – Arrival Declaration is a facility in the clearance system which allows the Importer/Agent to start the clearance procedures of the goods before the arrival of the goods at the entry point.
For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.
Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.5 Border Crossing of Sirari (Kenya)
Overview
Sirari One stop Border Post (OSBP), is a Tanzania-Kenya border crossing situated in Tarime District, on Kenyan side it is called Isebania OSBP situated in Migori County. This is a 24/7 border operation with several Government agencies all available at once with the aim of expediting and facilitating clearance of goods across border, currently the following Government agencies are available: TRA, Immigration, TBS, TMDA, WMA, TASAC, Livestock & Fisheries Dept, Port Health, Forest Dept, TAEC and Ministry of Agriculture.
Currently average clearance time of goods across border after the introduction of OSBP & Single Customs Territory (SCT) facilities ranges from 30 minutes to 3 hrs depending on nature of the consignment.
In future to strengthen the process of verifying goods, the Government of Tanzania is planning to install Truck Cargo Scanner which will make easier & quick the process of verifying goods and detecting any contrabands to cross border.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Tanzania: Sirari Kenya: Isebania |
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Province or District |
Tarime District |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Musoma (86 Km) |
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Latitude |
-1.244749 |
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Longitude |
34.475280 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) |
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Contact Person |
Assistant Manager, Said Salim Hemed +255 715 000 640 |
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Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Kilimanjaro International Airport 550 km Truck Travel Time: 12hrs Car Travel time: 8hrs |
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Nearest Port |
Mwanza Port Distance 290km Truck Travel Time: 6hrs Car Travel time: 4hrs |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Musoma-Mara Region Distance 86km Truck Travel Time: 2hrs Car Travel time: 1hr 30min |
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Other Information
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The route to reach Sirari border post from Musoma is a well maintained paved single carriageway with twin-weighbridges (North and South) 1km from the border post, there are fuel stations along the road 15Km. |
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Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
24/7 |
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Tuesdays |
24/7 |
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Wednesdays |
24/7 |
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Thursdays |
24/7 |
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Fridays |
24/7 |
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Saturdays |
24/7 |
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Sundays |
24/7 |
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National Holidays
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N/A |
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Seasonal Constraints |
N/A. |
15 km
Daily Capacity
The Sirari (OSBP) has an average daily traffic flow of per day of 45 Trucks, 180 to 200 Cars with an average wait time of 30minutes to 3 hours. Average daily tonnage of commercial freight passing through Sirari OSBP is 1,350Mt. Weighbridges in service 15 Kilometre from the OSBP, maximum permissible axel limit is 56MT for pooling trucks and 50MT for semi-trailer.
Additional Information.
The OSBP is well designed with good traffic management, cars have a separate traffic flow to trucks, there is plenty of parking for trucks with separate parking areas for small vehicles. Sirari OSBP has good road surfaces with an excellent Office infrastructure that is equipped for smooth and comfortable transit between Tanzania and Kenya.
Customs Clearance
Under Single Customs Territory ,five Partner States: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda are regarded as one Customs Territory which means only one Customs declaration is made in the Country at which goods are consigned. This requires only one Customs declaration that will be made by the consignee country and applied across EAC. Declaration will be processed in Tanzania as consignee and tax payment, or bond guarantee will be made accordingly. The TRA has developed a number of online tools to help businesses comply with customs requirements. These tools include;
- Tanzania Integrated Customs Management System (TANCIS): TANCIS is a web-based system that allows businesses to lodge customs declarations and pay customs duties and taxes online.
- Tanzania Customs Information Portal (TCIP): The TCIP is a web-based portal that provides businesses with access to information on customs procedures, regulations, and tariffs.
Standard documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, road consignment note, and the contract signed between the customer and the clearance agent, if any. The truck driver must present a valid passport to the authority. The fees vary in function of the origin, destination, and the number of axles. Fees (USD per truck) road use USD 10 per 100km per truck of more than 3 axel, if less than 3 axel is USD 6 per 100km. Small vehicles fees are mainly based on the length of the journey in Tanzania.
Government agencies operating at the Sirari OSBP include.
- Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA),
- Tanzania Immigration services,
- Tanzania Standards Bureau (TBS),
- Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA),
- Weights and Measures Agency (WMA),
- Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC),
- Livestock & Fisheries Dept,
- Port Health,
- Forest Dept,
- Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC)
- Ministry of Agriculture.
Currently average clearance time of goods across border after the introduction of OSBP & Single Customs Territory (SCT) facilities ranges from 30 minutes to 3 hrs depending on nature of the consignment.
For more information, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.
Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.6 Border Crossing of Kasumulu (Malawi)
Overview
The Kasumulu Border Crossing is a land border crossing between Tanzania and Malawi, it is the crucial crossing point for goods traveling from Dar es Salaam port to Malawi. The border crossing is about 100 kilometres (62 miles) south of Mbeya, Tanzania, and 200 kilometres (124 miles) north of Lilongwe, Malawi. It is located on the Songwe River, which forms the natural border between the two countries.
The border crossing is open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. To cross the border, you will need to have a valid passport and visa. You may also need to pay a visa fee, which varies depending on your nationality. You can obtain a visa at the Tanzanian embassy or consulate in your home country, or at the Kasumulu border crossing.
The Kasumulu border crossing is a relatively easy crossing to navigate. However, it is always advisable to allow plenty of time for the crossing, as there can sometimes be queues. It is also advisable to have all of your documentation ready in advance. It is also important to be aware of the different driving rules in Tanzania and Malawi. In Tanzania, traffic drives on the left side of the road, while in Malawi, traffic drives on the right side of the road.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Name of Border Crossing |
Tanzania: Kasumulu |
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Province or District |
Mbeya district |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
(18 km) |
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Latitude |
-9.589674 |
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Longitude |
33.776242 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Tanzanian Revenue Authority (TRA) |
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Contact Person |
Officer-in-charge Mr Nsajigwa Mwambegele +255 75574719 |
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Travel Times |
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|---|---|
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Nearest International Airport |
Songwe Airport (521 km) Truck Travel Time: 2h 30 min Car Travel time: 2h 30min |
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Nearest Port |
Dar es Salaam Port (905 km) Truck Travel Time: 21 hrs Car Travel time: 21 hrs
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Mbeya (111 km) Truck Travel Time: 2h 30 min Car Travel time: 2h 30 min
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Other Information
|
The road from Mbeya is in very good condition even though there is very lots of heavy good’s vehicles traveling the route. There is a weighbridge in Uyole, Mbeya 102 Km from OSBP. There are also several fuel stations on the route from Mbeya. |
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Hours of Operation |
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|---|---|
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Mondays |
12hrs |
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Tuesdays |
12hrs |
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Wednesdays |
12hrs |
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Thursdays |
12hrs |
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Fridays |
12hrs |
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Saturdays |
12hrs |
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Sundays |
12hrs |
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National Holidays
|
12hrs |
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Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
The level of traffic flow reported for 2022/23 FY was:
- Numbers of Trucks – 80-100Per Day
- Numbers of Cars – 20-30Per Day
- Passenger Buses – 2 Per Week
Kasumulu is not operating as an OSBP at present, the Malawi station is under construction and is expected to be complete in late 2024.This create a delay on the Malawi side for clearance however when the OSBP is operational this will alleviate this problem.
Customs Clearance
Malawi is not a member of the East African Community and therefore are not part of the single customs territory. Therefore, this traditional border crossing requires traffic to be checked by customs on both sides. However, the traffic flow of transit goods through Kasumulu is very quick and takes only one (1) hour on average for a truck to complete inspection and cross the Tanzanian side of the border.
The TRA has developed a number of online tools to help businesses comply with customs requirements. These tools include.
- Tanzania Integrated Customs Management System (TANCIS): TANCIS is a web-based system that allows businesses to lodge customs declarations and pay customs duties and taxes online.
- Tanzania Customs Information Portal (TCIP): The TCIP is a web-based portal that provides businesses with access to information on customs procedures, regulations, and tariffs.
Government agencies operating at the Tunduma OSBP include.
- Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA),
- Tanzania Immigration services,
- Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS),
- Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA),
- Weights and Measures Agency (WMA),
- Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC),
- Livestock & Fisheries Dept,
- Port Health,
- Forest Dept,
- Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC)
- Ministry of Agriculture.
Other Relevant Information
The fees for trucks crossing the border vary depending on the origin of the journey, destination, and the number of axles. For small vehicles, the fees are mainly based on the longer of the journey in Tanzania.
The usual documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, and a contract signed between the customer and the clearing agent, if any. The truck driver has to present his passport to the authority. Note that the goods could be subject to examination upon entering country. Clearance is completed at the destination country, thus truck driver has to present C2 accompanied by SuBT1. (Goods transfer) Form C2-Cargo Manifest
Fees for small vehicles $25 per month regardless of distance
Fees for Trucks are $10 per 100Km traveled.
For more information, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.7 Tanzania Border Crossing of Mbamba (Malawi)
The port of Mbamba is located on Lake Nyasa and constitutes a border crossing point with Malawi, through the port of Nkhata. Mbamba is the eastern point of the Mtwara corridor project, which aims to link Mtwara port to Mbamba port. The goal is to provide road, rail and waterway infrastructure to access southern Tanzania, Northern Mozambique, Eastern Malawi and Eastern Zambia.
There are different transport options on Lake Nyasa such as barges, tankers and small cargo vessels as well as passenger vessels. The port of Mbamba is underutilized at the moment and would require investment to improve its infrastructure.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Name of Border Crossing |
Tanzania: Mbamba |
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Province or District |
Ruvuma district |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Mbamba Bay (0 km) |
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Latitude |
-11.288078 |
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Longitude |
34.803248 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) |
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Contact Person |
|
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Travel Times |
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|---|---|
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Nearest International Airport |
Songwe Airport (630 km) Truck Travel Time: 12 hrs Car Travel time: 12 hrs |
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Nearest Port |
Mtwara Port (815 km) Truck Travel Time: 14 hrs Car Travel time: 14 hrs |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Mbamba Bay (0 km) Truck Travel Time: 14 hrs Car Travel time: 14 hrs |
|
Other Information |
|
Customs Clearance
Usual documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, and the contract signed between the customer and the clearance agent, if any. The truck driver has to present his passport to the authorities. Note that the goods are subject to examination upon entering the country. The fees vary in function of the origin, destination, and the number of axles. For small vehicles, the fees are mainly based on the longer of the journey in Tanzania.
For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.3.8 Tanzania Border Crossing of Mtambaswala (Mozambique)
Overview
Negomano/Mtambaswala (Unity Bridge) Border Control is a border control post between Mozambique and Tanzania. The Unity Bridge over the Rovuma River was inaugurated on 12 May 2010. On the Tanzania side, the road has been recently paved.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Name of Border Crossing |
Tanzania: Mtambaswala |
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Province or District |
Mtwara district |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Masuguru village 10 km |
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Latitude |
-11.411004 |
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Longitude |
38.491678 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Tanzanian Revenue Authority |
|
Contact Person |
|
|
Travel Times |
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|---|---|
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Nearest International Airport |
Dar es Salaam Airport 712 km Truck Travel Time: 12 hrs Car Travel time: 12 hrs |
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Nearest Port |
Mtwara Port 309 km Truck Travel Time: 6 hrs Car Travel time: 6 hrs |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Masasi 111 km Truck Travel Time: 2h 30 min Car Travel time: 2h 30 min |
|
Other Information |
The nearest gas station from the border crossing is in Masasi. |
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Hours of Operation |
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|---|---|
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Mondays |
07h30-16h00 |
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Tuesdays |
07h30-16h00 |
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Wednesdays |
07h30-16h00 |
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Thursdays |
07h30-16h00 |
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Fridays |
07h30-16h00 |
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Saturdays |
07h30-16h00 |
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Sundays |
07h30-16h00 |
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National Holidays |
n/a |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
n/a |
Customs Clearance
Usual documents required for the custom clearance include invoice, packing list, permits, and the contract signed between the customer and the clearance agent, if any. The truck driver has to present his passport to the authorities. Note that the goods could be subject to examination upon entering the country. The fees vary in function of the origin, destination, and the number of axles. For small vehicles, the fees are mainly based on the longer of the journey in Tanzania.
For more information on customs in Tanzania, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.9 Border Crossing of Rusumo (Rwanda)
Overview
Rusumo One stop Border Post (OSBP), is a Tanzania-Rwanda border located in Ngara District on Tanzania side. It is called Rusumo OSBP located at Kirehe District. This is a 24/7 border operation with a number of Government agencies all available at once with the aim of expediting and facilitating clearance of goods across border, currently the following Government agencies are available: TRA, Immigration, TBS, TMDA, WMA, TASAC, Livestock & Fisheries Dept, Health Port, Forest Dept, TAEC and Ministry of Agriculture.
The average clearance time of goods across border after the introduction of OSBP & SCT facilities ranges from 30 minutes to 2 hrs depending on nature of the consignment. On average 600 trucks cross the border daily.
Tanzanian Customs at Rusumo OSBP, work collaboratively with their counterparts on the Rwandan side to ensure smooth and quick clearance of both cargo and people. Both Tanzanian and Rwandan Customs share the OSBP.
To strengthen the process of verifying goods Rusumo OSBP is planning to install a Cargo Scanner which will make easier & quick the process of verifying goods and detecting any contrabands crossing border.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Name of Border Crossing |
Rusumo |
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Province or District |
Kagera district |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Nyakasanza (19 km) |
|
Latitude |
-2.383880 |
|
Longitude |
30.784552 |
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Managing Authority / Agency |
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TPA) |
|
Contact Person |
Officer in charge; Amos Lloyd Katusabe
|
|
Travel Times |
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|---|---|
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Nearest International Airport |
Kilimanjaro International Airport (981km) Truck Travel Time: 20 hrs Car Travel time: 20 hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Tanga (1,195km) Truck Travel Time: 24hrs Car Travel time: 22hrs |
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Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Mwanza (390 km) Truck Travel Time:8 hrs Car Travel time:8 hrs |
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Other Information
|
Weighing bridge on site.
|
|
Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
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Mondays |
24/7 |
|
Tuesdays |
24/7 |
|
Wednesdays |
24/7 |
|
Thursdays |
24/7 |
|
Fridays |
24/7 |
|
Saturdays |
24/7 |
|
Sundays |
24/7 |
|
National Holidays
|
N/A |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Daily Capacity
The average clearance time of goods across border after the introduction of OSBP & SCT facilities ranges from 30 minutes to 2 hrs depending on nature of the consignment. On average 600 trucks cross the border daily. Humanitarian cargo can be expedited with prior notice to the customs official at the OSBP.
Customs Clearance
Under the Single Customs Territory, five Partner States: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda are regarded as one Customs Territory which means only one Customs declaration is made in the Country at which goods are consigned. This requires only one Customs declaration that will be made by the consignee country and applied across EAC. Declaration will be processed in Tanzania as consignee and tax payment, or bond guarantee will be made accordingly. The TRA has developed several online tools to help businesses comply with customs requirements. These tools include.
- Tanzania Integrated Customs Management System (TANCIS): TANCIS is a web-based system that allows businesses to lodge customs declarations and pay customs duties and taxes online.
- Tanzania Customs Information Portal (TCIP): The TCIP is a web-based portal that provides businesses with access to information on customs procedures, regulations, and tariffs.
Government agencies operating at the Rusumo OSBP include.
- Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA),
- Tanzania Immigration services,
- Tanzania Standards Bureau (TBS),
- Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA),
- Weights and Measures Agency (WMA),
- Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC),
- Livestock & Fisheries Dept,
- Port Health,
- Forest Dept,
- Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC)
- Ministry of Agriculture.
Currently average clearance time of goods across border after the introduction of OSBP & Single Customs Territory (SCT) facilities ranges from 30 minutes to 3 hrs depending on nature of the consignment.
Other Relevant Information
The fees for trucks crossing the border vary depending on the origin of the journey, destination, and the number of axles. For small vehicles, the fees are mainly based on the longer of the journey in Tanzania.
The usual documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, and a contract signed between the customer and the clearing agent, if any. The truck driver has to present his passport to the authority. Note that the goods could be subject to examination upon entering country. Under SCT the clearance is completed at the destination country, thus truck driver has to present C2 accompanied by SuBT1. (Good transfer) Form C2-Cargo Manifest
For more information, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.
Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.10 Border Crossing of Mutukula (Uganda)
Overview
Mutukula One stop Border Post (OSBP) is a Tanzania-Uganda border located in Missenyi District. On the Ugandan side, it is also known as Mutukula OSBP situated in Kyotera District. This is a 24/7 border operation with several Government agencies all available at once with the aim of expediting and facilitating clearance of goods across border, currently the following Government agencies are available: TRA, Immigration, TBS, TMDA, WMA, TASAC, Livestock & Fisheries Dept, Port Health, Forest Dept, TAEC and Ministry of Agriculture.
Average clearance time of goods across border after the introduction of OSBP & Single Customs Territory (SCT) facilities ranges from 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on nature of the consignment.
Customs personnel at Mutukula OSBP reported a significant reduction in cross border traffic since the opening of a Gatuna OSBP between Rwanda and Uganda. Since Gatuna OSBP has become fully operational, many cars and trucks are passing through that route rather than transiting through Tanzania. They attributed the reduction to improved road infrastructure from Masaka to Mtukula and lower weight restriction per axle in Tanzania which results in a higher cost for transport operators.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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|---|---|
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Name of Border Crossing |
Mutukula OSBP |
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Province or District |
Kagera |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Misenyi District (30km) |
|
Latitude |
-1.001111 |
|
Longitude |
31.416002 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) |
|
Contact Person |
Officer in charge; Mr. Kani Erasto Kishimba EMAIL: Kani.kishimba@tra.go.tz Phone: No. +255752624657 |
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Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Kilimanjaro International Airport Distance in 1150km Truck Travel Time: 20hrs Car Travel time: 20hrs |
|
Nearest Port |
Name TANGA 1370 km Truck Travel Time: 24hrs Car Travel time: 24hrs |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: BUKOBA Distance 83 km Truck Travel Time: 1H30 - 2HRS Car Travel time: 1H30 |
|
Other Information
|
3 Fuel Stations Within 3KM 1 Weighbridge Within 1KM. |
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Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
|
|
Tuesdays |
24/7 |
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Wednesdays |
24/7 |
|
Thursdays |
24/7 |
|
Fridays |
24/7 |
|
Saturdays |
24/7 |
|
Sundays |
24/7 |
|
National Holidays
|
24/7 |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A. |
Daily Capacity
The level of traffic flow reported for 2022/23 FY was:
- Numbers of Trucks – 75 Per Day
- Numbers of Cars – 20 Per Day
- Passenger Buses – 6 Per Week
The immigration and customs officials from both countries occupy the same offices and sit adjacent to each other this facilitating efficient traffic flow, easy movement of goods and persons between the two countries and minimize the number of required stops during cross-border trade. The One-Stop Border Post has allowed to create a space dedicated to trucks and a cargo clearance office.
Customs Clearance
Under the Single Customs Territory, five Partner States: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda are regarded as one Customs Territory which means only one Customs declaration is made in the Country at which goods are consigned. This requires only one Customs declaration that will be made by the consignee country and applied across EAC. Declaration will be processed in Tanzania as consignee and tax payment, or bond guarantee will be made accordingly. The TRA has developed a number of online tools to help businesses comply with customs requirements. These tools include;
- Tanzania Integrated Customs Management System (TANCIS): TANCIS is a web-based system that allows businesses to lodge customs declarations and pay customs duties and taxes online.
- Tanzania Customs Information Portal (TCIP): The TCIP is a web-based portal that provides businesses with access to information on customs procedures, regulations, and tariffs.
Government agencies operating at the Mutukula OSBP include.
- Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA),
- Tanzania Immigration services,
- Tanzania Standards Bureau (TBS),
- Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA),
- Weights and Measures Agency (WMA),
- Tanzania Shipping Agencies Corporation (TASAC),
- Livestock & Fisheries Dept,
- Port Health,
- Forest Dept,
- Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission (TAEC)
- Ministry of Agriculture.
Currently average clearance time of goods across border after the introduction of OSBP & Single Customs Territory (SCT) facilities ranges from 30 minutes to 3 hrs depending on nature of the consignment.
Other Relevant Information
The fees for trucks crossing the border vary depending on the origin of the journey, destination, and the number of axles. For small vehicles, the fees are mainly based on the longer of the journey in Tanzania.
The usual documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, and a contract signed between the customer and the clearing agent, if any. The truck driver has to present his passport to the authority. Note that the goods could be subject to examination upon entering country. Under SCT the clearance is completed at the destination country, thus truck driver has to present C2 accompanied by SuBT1. (Goods transfer) Form C2-Cargo Manifest
For more information, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.
Tanzania, United Republic of - 2.3.11 Border Crossing of Tunduma (Zambia)
Overview
Zambia is not part of the single customs Territory however, there is currently a One Stop Border Post (OSBP) being fully implemented at the Tunduma border. The procedures and processes have been harmonized to speed up the flows between Zambia and Tanzania. Tunduma OSBP is the busiest border crossing in Tanzania as it is the entry and exit point for most of Zambia’s international trade through Dar es Salaam port. The Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) rail line also passes through Tunduma.
The road from Mbeya is a single carriage way and is extremely congested with slow moving heavy goods vehicles, the high volume of heavy traffic takes a toll on the road surface, and this results in ongoing repair work along sections of the road adding to delays reaching the border.
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Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
|---|---|
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Country #1: Tanzania: Tunduma |
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Province or District |
Momba district |
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Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Town Name: Tunduma Distance in km: 0 kilometer |
|
Latitude |
-9.315646 |
|
Longitude |
32.763514 |
|
Managing Authority / Agency |
Tanzania Revenue Authority |
|
Contact Person |
Mr. Kassim Mhando (Officer In Charge) +255 716155664
|
|
Travel Times |
|
|---|---|
|
Nearest International Airport |
Julius Nyerere International Airport (935km). Truck Travel Time: 22 hours Car Travel time: 18 hours |
|
Nearest Port |
Dar es salaam(925km) Truck Travel Time: 22 hours Car Travel time: 18 hours |
|
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Mbeya(103km) Truck Travel Time: 2hours Car Travel time: 1hour 30 minutes |
|
Other Information
|
The road to Dar es salaam has five (5) weighbridges, is under construction to wider road in some parts |
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Hours of Operation |
|
|---|---|
|
Mondays |
24 hours |
|
Tuesdays |
24 hours
|
|
Wednesdays |
24 hours |
|
Thursdays |
24 hours |
|
Fridays |
24hours |
|
Saturdays |
24hours |
|
Sundays |
24hours |
|
National Holidays
|
N/A |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
During the rainy season, the examination of goods takes more time since the covered space is limited. |
Daily Capacity
Every day, between 400 to 500 cargo trucks cross the border at Tunduma. In addition, a considerable number of private vehicles and pedestrians are transiting via the border crossing. The cargo trucks currently cross based on agreed roaster such that: -,
From 09; 00 am to 21:00 pm: - Containerized cargo crosses, this is reportedly due to Zambian Revenue Authority customs cargo scanner only operating for 12 hours per day.
From 21; 01pm to 08:59am tankers and loose cargo crosses
The route to reach and cross the border is narrow and it causes important problem of congestion. Trucks take at least a day to process through customs.
Customs Clearance
Usual documents are required for the custom clearance including invoice, packing list, permits, and the contract signed between the customer and the clearance agent, if any. The truck driver has to present his passport to the authority. Note that the goods could be subject to examination upon entering country. The fees vary in function of the origin, destination, and the number of axles. For small vehicles, the fees are mainly based on the longer of the journey in Tanzania.
Other Relevant Information
To cross the border, all customs, immigration and other government departments’ formalities have to be fully accomplished, the maximum waiting time for the above departments to complete the procedures suppose all required necessary papers have been furnished to them by Customs agents, Drivers and Passengers is less than one (1) hour.
The Inspection of goods is done once involving all relevant government departments. The other government departments which at minimum involved in inspections varies depending on nature and sensitivity of the goods, at minimum includes Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS), Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides, Tanzania Police Force, The Government General Chemist, Tanzania Forest Service, etc.
For more information, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information and 4.1 Government Contact List.