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  6. Export of cashewnuts through the port of Mtwara
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Steps (43) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Obtain raw cashewnuts buying licence  (3) expand_more expand_less
Participate in cashewnut auction  (5) expand_more expand_less
Obtain cashewnut consignment  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain cashewnuts export permit  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain radioactivity analysis certificate  (5) expand_more expand_less
Pre-clearance documentation  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain phytosanitary certificate  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain EAC certificate of origin  (5) expand_more expand_less
Custom and port clearance of cashewnuts (Mtwara port)  (16) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved 18 expand_more expand_less

Agricultural Trade Management Information System (x 3)
1 3 19
Bank (x 5)
2 7 29 33 36
Cashewnut Board of Tanzania (CBT) (x 3)
4 10 11
Cooperative unions (x 3)
5 6 8
Warehouse
9
Online RAC application (x 2)
12 15
Mobile E payment (x 3)
13 20 26
Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission, Easterin Zone -Mtwara office (x 2)
14 16
Clearing Agent
17
Shipping Agents
18
Ministry of Agriculture (x 2)
21 22
Certificate of origin electronic management, verification and issuance. (x 2)
23 25
Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (TCCIA) (x 2)
24 27
Tanzania Custom Intergrated System (x 2)
28 30
Customs Exercise Department -Mtwara office (x 4)
31 35 39 43
TPA Intergated Electronic Payment System Portal
32
Tanzania Port Authority-Mtwara (x 5)
34 37 40 41 42
Cargo System
38

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Raw Cashewnut buying licence for export
3
Raw Cashewnut buying licence for local processing
3
Produce Dispatch Note (PDN)
9
Cashewnut consignment
9
Cashewnuts export permit
11
Radioactivity analysis certificate
15
Shipping order
18
Phytosanitary certificate
22
EAC certificate of origin
27
Stamped bank deposit slip
33
Release order
43

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Business licence (x 2)
1 19
Tax Identification Number certificate (x 3)
1 17 19
Certificate of incorporation (x 2)
1 19
Tax clearance certificate
1
Value Added Tax (VAT) registration certificate
1
Coloured passport size photo
1
Bank deposit slip (x 2)
2 7
Stamped bank payment slip
3
Bid application letter
5
Sales invoice (x 2)
7 9
Stamped bank deposit slip (x 5)
8 27 34 37 43
Release warrant
9
Warehouse receipt
9
Cashewnut export permit application letter
10
Produce Dispatch Note (PDN)
10
Commercial invoice (x 8)
10 12 17 18 19 21 25 43
Booking confirmation
10
Bill of lading
10
Control number (TAEC)
13
Radioactivity analysis certificate (x 4)
16 28 41 43
Clearing agent's authorization letter for customs
17
Packing list (x 4)
17 18 25 43
Plant import permit (x 3)
17 19 21
Clearing agent's authorization letter for shipping line
18
Self assessment document (TRA) (x 2)
19 21
Control number (phs)
20
Form for verification of origin (EAC)
24
Consignment for verification (x 2)
24 41
TCCIA account numbers
26
Cashewnuts export permit (x 3)
28 41 43
Phytosanitary certificate (x 3)
28 41 43
EAC certificate of origin
28
Control number (TRA)
29
Shipping order
31
Shipping order with TRA release stamp (x 5)
32 35 39 41 43
TPA payment note (x 2)
33 36
Driver details
38
TPA receipt (x 3)
40 41 42
Delivery note (x 2)
40 41
Tanzania Single Administrative Document (TANSAD) (x 2)
41 43
Stamped delivery note (x 2)
42 43
AGOA certificate of origin
43

Estimated cost TZS  20,054,000 +USD  242

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TZS 20,000,000
Bidding security paid to CBT account before buying cashewnuts
TZS 35,000
Certificate of radiation fee for consignment with FOB value inferior to TZS 20 million
USD 0 -
3 % goods-value
Clearing agent fees-estimate
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USD 0 -
USD  15 per Consignment
Phytosanitary certificate fee
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Equivalent to Tshs
USD 2
for export certification fee. This fee applies to all consignment
USD 0 -
USD  0.2 per ton
for variable inspection cost
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Equivalent to TSH
USD 0 -
USD  0.1 per ton
for variable inspection cost
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Equivalent to TSH
TZS 5,000
Fee for certificate of origin for EAC countries
TZS 2,000
Printing cost for certificate of origin
USD 0 -
15 % Free On Board (FOB)
Export duty fee for raw cashewnuts
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TZS 0 -
1.5 % Custom value
Railway development levy
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TZS 0 -
0.6 % Free On Board (FOB)
Custom processing fee
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USD 80
Handling fee for 20ft container
USD 160
Handling fee for a 20ft container
TZS 12,000
annually

Total Duration 3d  - 11d  expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 3d 11d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 40mn 7h. 5mn
Attention at counter: 1d 1/2 3d
Waiting time until next step (sum): 1d 1/2 7d

Laws 19 expand_more expand_less

Circular no. 1 Bid security 2016/17 Circular no.1 Bid Security 2016/17
East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 (Revised Edition 2017) East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 (Revised Edition 2019)
  Sections 38, 41, 73, 74, 75, 76, 82, 123, 124, 125, 127, 128, 129, 145, 146, 147, 148, 181, 187, 188, 189
East African Community Customs Management Regulations (2010) East African Community Customs Management Regulations, 2010
  Sections 88, 89
Guideline Standard Operation procedures for the year 2017/2018 Guideline standard operation procedures for the year 2017/2018
Plant Protection regulation1998 Plant Protection Regulation, 1998
  Sections 58, 63, 64
sales catalog Sales catalogue sales condition 2
  Article 2
Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission Service Charter Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission Service Charter
Tarrif book (TPA) Tariff book of port dues and charges (TPA) Clause 29
  articles 35, Clause 33
The Atomic energy (Fees and Charges) Regulations, 2011 The Atomic Energy (Fees and Charges) Regulations, 2011 Category A
  Article Fifth schedule
The Atomic Energy Act, 2003 The Atomic Energy Act, 2003
  Sections 30, 31
The Cashewnut Marketing Board Act,1984 The Cashewnut Marketing Board Act, 1984
  Section  21 (2)
Cashewnut industry regulation (2010) The Cashewnuts Industry Regulations, 2010
  Sections 29, 29 (2), 30, 31, 41 (2)
Cashewnuts Act 2009 The Cashewnuts Industry Act, 2009
  Sections 15 (1), 15, 16
EAC Union Rules of Origin,2015 The East African Community ( EAC) Custom Union (Rules of Origin), 2015
  articles Rule 17, Rules 17 (5), Rules 17 (6)
The Plant Health Act, 2020 The Plant Health Act, 2020
  Sections 30, 34, 35, 38, 39
Plant protection Act,1997 The Plant Protection Act, 1997
  Sections 15, 21, 33, 34
The Protection from Radiation Regulations The Protection from Radiation (control of radiation contaminated food stuff) Regulations, 1998
  Sections 4 (2), 4
The Tanzania Harbours Regulations, 1991 The Tanzania Harbours Regulations, 1991
  Sections 212, 222, 239, 241, 252, 274, 275, 276, 277, 278, 279, 286, 287, 304
Operational Manual Warehouse receipts system operational manual
  Article 2 & 3
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