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  6. Export of cashewnuts through the port of Mtwara
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Steps (38) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Obtain raw cashewnuts buying licence  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Produce Dispatch Note (PDN)  (6) expand_more expand_less
Obtain cashewnuts export permit  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain radioactivity analysis certificate  (4) expand_more expand_less
Pre-clearance documentation  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain phytosanitary certificate  (5) expand_more expand_less
Obtain EAC certificate of origin  (5) expand_more expand_less
Custom and port clearance of cashewnuts (Mtwara port)  (12) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved 15 expand_more expand_less

Bank (x 5)
1 5 25 28 32
Cashewnut Board of Tanzania (CBT) (x 4)
2 8 9 10
Cooperative unions (x 3)
3 4 6
Warehouse
7
Tanzania Atomic Energy Commission-Mtwara office (x 3)
11 13 14
National Microfinance Bank (NMB) (x 2)
12 19
Clearing Agent
15
Shipping Agents
16
Agricultural Trade Management and Information System (x 3)
17 18 21
Plant Health Services (PHS)
20
Tanzania Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (TCCIA) (x 2)
23 26
Tanzania Custom Integrated System (x 2)
27 29
Customs Exercise Department -Mtwara office (x 3)
30 34 38
TPA Intergated Electronic Payment System Portal
31
Tanzania Port Authority-Mtwara (x 4)
33 35 36 37

Results 10 expand_more expand_less

Raw Cashewnut buying licence for export
2
Raw Cashewnut buying licence for local processing
2
Produce Dispatch Note (PDN)
8
Cashewnuts export permit
10
Radioactivity analysis certificate
14
Shipping order
16
Phytosanitary certificate
21
EAC certificate of origin
26
Stamped bank deposit slip
32
Release order
38

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Bank deposit slip (x 5)
1 2 5 12 25
Raw cashewnuts application form
2
Certificate of incorporation (x 2)
2 17
Business licence (x 2)
2 17
Tax Identification Number certificate (x 3)
2 15 17
Tax clearance certificate
2
Cashewnuts unit processing licence
2
Coloured passport size photo
2
Bid application letter
3
Sales invoice (x 3)
5 7 8
Stamped bank deposit slip (x 5)
6 13 26 33 38
Release warrant (x 2)
7 8
Warehouse receipt (x 2)
7 8
Produce Dispatch Note (PDN) application form
8
Issue note
8
Cashewnut export permit application letter
9
Produce Dispatch Note (PDN)
9
Commercial invoice (x 8)
9 11 15 16 18 20 24 38
Booking confirmation
9
Bill of lading
9
Sample record form for radioactivity analysis
11
Invoice (atomic energy)
12
Atomic energy receipt
14
Clearing agent's authorization letter for customs
15
Packing list (x 4)
15 16 24 38
Clearing agent's authorization letter for shipping line
16
Plant import permit (import)
18
Self assessment document (TRA) (x 2)
18 20
Control number (phs)
19
Form for verification of origin (EAC)
23
Consignment for verification (x 2)
23 36
Cashewnuts export permit (x 4)
27 34 36 38
Phytosanitary certificate (x 4)
27 34 36 38
Radioactivity analysis certificate (x 4)
27 34 36 38
Non-preferential certificate of origin (x 2)
27 34
Control number (TRA)
28
Shipping order
30
Tanzania Single Administrative Document (TANSAD) (x 4)
31 34 36 38
Shipping order with TRA release stamp (x 3)
31 34 36
TPA payment note with reference number
32
TPA receipt (x 3)
34 35 37
Delivery note (x 3)
34 35 36
Stamped delivery note (x 2)
37 38
Shipping order with TRA release stamp
38
AGOA certificate of origin
38

Estimated cost TZS  20,052,000 + USD  248

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TZS 20,000,000
Bidding security paid to CBT account before buying cashewnuts
TZS 35,000
For consignment with FOB value inferior to TZS. 20 million
TZS 10,000
Charged for each extra copy of Radioactivity analysis certificate for the same consignment
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 2
for inspection
USD 2
for fixed inspection cost
USD 2
for fixed inspection cost
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 % Custom value
Wharfage fee
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TZS 0 -
1.5 % Custom value
Railway development levy
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USD 80
Handling fee for 20ft container
USD 160
Handling fee for a 20ft container

Total Duration 5 d - 18 d expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 5 d 18 d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 1h. 45mn 11h. 10mn
Attention at counter: 6h. 15mn 17h. 40mn
Waiting time until next step (sum): 5 d 16 d

Laws 16 expand_more expand_less

Tarrif book (TPA) "Tariff book of port dues and charges (TPA)"
  articles 35, Clause 33
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
The Atomic Energy Act, 2003 The Atomic Energy Act, 2002
  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 Fourth schedule
  Sections 29 (2), 30, 41 (2)
Cashewnuts Act 2009 The Cashewnuts Industry Act, 2009
  Sections 15, 15 (1), 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)
Plant protection Act,1997 The Plant Protection Act, 1997
  Sections 15, 21, 33, 34
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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