1. Export
  2. Commodities
  3. Seaweeds (Mwani)
  4. Full procedure view- for a first time trader
  5. Export of seaweeds through the port of Zanzibar
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Steps (51) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Obtain export registration certificate  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain permission to produce seaweed  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain registration certificate of premises  (6) expand_more expand_less
Obtain permission to export seaweeds  (5) expand_more expand_less
Obtain export permit  (2) expand_more expand_less
Obtain phytosanitary certificate  (5) expand_more expand_less
Obtain EAC certificate of origin-Zanzibar  (1) expand_more expand_less
Obtain health certificate for export-ZFDA  (5) expand_more expand_less
Clearance through Zanzibar port  (23) expand_more expand_less

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Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved 15 expand_more expand_less

Ministry of Trade and Industry - head office (x 2)
1 16
Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) - Trade and marketing department (x 2)
2 17
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources, Livestock and Fisheries-Zanzibar (x 6)
3 4 11 12 14 15
Zanzibar Food and Drug Agency (ZFDA) (x 9)
5 6 8 9 10 24 25 27 28
The People's Bank of Zanzibar (PBZ) (x 6)
7 13 19 26 35 46
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources, Livestock and Fisheries-Ports (x 4)
18 20 21 22
Zanzibar National Chamber Of Commerce, Industry And Agriculture (ZNCCIA)
23
Clearing Agent
29
Shipping Agents
30
Tanzania Custom Intergrated System
31
The Shipping Corporation of Zanzibar (SHIPCO) (x 2)
32 44
TANZANIA REVENUE AUTHORITY - ZANZIBAR PORTS CUSTOMS OFFICE (x 5)
33 41 42 49 50
Zanzibar Ports Corporation (head office) (x 5)
34 36 37 45 47
Zanzibar Ports Corporation (ZPC) (x 5)
38 39 40 48 51
weighbridge company
43

Results 11 expand_more expand_less

Registration certificate (export/import)
2
Permission letter to produce seaweeds
4
Registration certificate of premise (ZFDA)
10
Business permit of a premise (ZFDA)
10
Food exporters registration certificate (ZFDA)
10
Permission to export seaweeds
15
Export permit (MT & I)
17
Phytosanitary certificate (Zanzibar)
22
EAC certificate of origin
23
Health certificate for export
28
Release order
50

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Application letter for registration as exporter
1
Business licence (Zanzibar) (x 3)
1 3 5
Certificate of Incorporation-Zanzibar (x 3)
1 3 5
Memorandum and articles of association (MEMART)
1
Identity card - Zanzibar
1
Coloured passport size photo
1
Application form for registration as exporter/importer
2
Application letter as a buyer/exporter of seaweeds
3
Tax Identification Number certificate (x 4)
3 5 29 31
Business plan
3
Bank statement
3
Application form for registration of premise
5
Application form for business permit - ZFDA
5
Application form for registration as food exporter
5
Payment invoice (ZFDA) (x 2)
7 26
Stamped bank deposit slip (x 2)
8 14
Food inspection form checklist (ZFDA)
9
Plant layout sample
9
ZFDA receipt (x 2)
10 28
Application letter for exportation of fish and fishery products
11
Bank deposit slip
13
Payment invoice
13
Receipt
15
Application letter for export of seaweed
16
Permission to export seaweeds (x 5)
16 29 31 41 42
Application form for phytosanitary certificate
18
Export permit (MT & I) (x 6)
18 24 29 31 41 42
Commercial invoice (x 7)
18 23 29 31 41 42 42
Payment information
19
PBZ Stamped banksSlip (x 3)
20 36 47
Official receipt-DDP
22
Packing list (x 6)
23 24 29 31 41 42
Application form for permission to export food stuff - ZFDA
24
PBZ Bank Slip
27
Clearing agent's authorization letter for customs (x 3)
29 31 41
Phytosanitary certificate (Zanzibar) (x 4)
29 31 41 42
EAC certificate of origin (x 4)
29 31 41 42
Health certificate for export (x 4)
29 31 41 42
Application letter for booking (x 2)
30 32
Shipping agent confirmation letter (x 2)
32 34
Stuffing request letter (x 5)
33 37 38 39 40
Profoma invoice (ZPC) (x 2)
35 46
Official receipt (ZPC) (x 4)
40 41 42 48
Tanzania Single Administrative Document (TANSAD) (x 3)
41 42 49
Allocation letter for stuffing outside the port (x 2)
41 42
Container gross mass certificate (x 3)
44 45 51
Shipping order (Zanzibar)
48
Stamped shipping order (ZPC)
50
Shipping order with TRA stamp
51

Estimated cost TZS  151,000 + USD  58

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TZS 5,000
Application form fee
TZS 20,000
Premise registration fee
TZS 20,000
Premise inspection fee except manufacturing factory
TZS 0 -
2 % goods-value
Fee for export permit
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TZS 10,000
Phytosanitary certificate fee
TZS 3,000
Inspection fee
TZS 3,000
Fee for fixed inspection
TZS 0 -
TZS  300 per ton
Inspection fee for additional tons greater than one ton
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TZS 10,000
EAC certificate of origin fee
TZS 20,000
Health certificate fee
TZS 0 -
3 % Free On Board (FOB)
Clearing agent fees-estimate
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USD 8
Lifting fee for a 20ft container
USD 50
Lifting fee for a 20ft container
TZS 60,000
Weight fee for a 20ft container
TZS 0 -
TZS  20,000 per Consignment
Shipping order fee
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TZS 0 -
18 %
Value Added Tax
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USD 0 -
USD  90 per container
Fee for a full container 20ft
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USD 0 -
USD  50 per container
Fee for a full container load 20ft
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Total Duration 3 d - 17 d expand_more expand_less

  Min. Max.
Total time (sum): 3 d 17 d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 35mn 5h. 50mn
Attention at counter: 1h. 45mn 7h. 35mn
Waiting time until next step (sum): 3 d 16 d

Laws 13 expand_more expand_less

East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 (Revised Edition 2017) East African Community Customs Management Act, 2004 (Revised Edition 2019)
  Sections 41, 73, 74, 75, 76, 82, 123, 145, 146, 147, 148, 181, 187, 188, 189
East African Community Customs Management Regulations (2010) East African Community Customs Management Regulations, 2010
  Sections 44, 45, 46, 50, 53, 88, 89
ZFDA Food Fees and Charges Food Fees and Charges (ZFDA)
  Sections 2, 3, 4, 10
Guideline for registration and permit of food premises, 2018 Guideline for Registration and Permit of Food Premises, 2018
  Sections 2, 3
Plant Protection Act, 1997 (Zanzibar) Plant Protection Act, 1997 (Zanzibar)
  Sections 10, 13 (2), 13, 16
Tarrif book of port duties and charges (ZPC) Tariff book of port duties and charges (ZPC) Clause 17
  articles Clause 11 (1), Clause 17
EAC Union Rules of Origin,2015 The East African Community ( EAC) Custom Union (Rules of Origin), 2015 second schedule
  Article Rule 17
Zanzibar Fisheries Act, 2010 The Zanzibar Fisheries Act, 2010
  Sections 15, 16
The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, No 2 of 2006 The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, No 2 of 2006
  Sections 4), 16, 18 (3, 19, 20 (2c), 20 (2-c), 106, 107
The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Act, No 2 of 2006 Regulations The Zanzibar Food, Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations, 2006
  Sections 3, 4, 27, 79
The Zanzibar Shipping Corporation Act, 2013 The Zanzibar Shipping Corporation Act, 2013
Zanzibar Trading Act of 2013 The Zanzibar Trading Act, 2013
  Sections 15, 16, 31, 32, 33
Zanzibar Ports Corporation Act, No 1.1997 Zanzibar Ports Corporation Act, No 1.1997
  Section  55
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