What age limit applies for importing cars to Tanzania?
Vehicles must be no more than 10 years old from the year of manufacture.
Ship a Car from the UK to Tanzania
Ship your car from the UK to Tanzania via RORO or shared container. Tanzania accepts UK vehicle imports through Dar es Salaam port. The Ship Cars provides container shipping with competitive rates. Typical transit: 24–30 days to Dar es Salaam from UK ports.. Main discharge port: Dar es Salaam.
- Transit time
- 24–30 days to Dar es Salaam from UK ports.
- Main port
- Dar es Salaam
- Shipping methods
- Container and RORO shipping to Dar es Salaam. The port also serves as a transit point for landlocked neighbours.
- Import rules
- Maximum vehicle age 10 years. Import duty 25%. Excise duty 5–10%. VAT 18%. Vehicles must pass TBS (Tanzania Bureau of Standards) inspection. Right-hand drive required (Tanzania drives on the left).
Frequently asked questions
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