Nuts

Export from Tanzania

Tanzania is a middle-power country with the economy heavily based on agriculture, which accounts for 24.5% of gross domestic product. 

Maize was the largest food crop on the Tanzania mainland, followed by cassava, sweet potatoes, beans, bananas, rice and millet.

Industry and construction is a major and growing component of the Tanzanian economy, contributing 22.2% of GDP in 2013. This component includes mining and quarrying, manufacturing, electricity and natural gas, water supply, and construction. The vast majority of the country's mineral export revenue comes from gold, accounting for 89% of the value of those exports. Tanzania exports also sizable quantities of gemstones, including diamonds and tanzanite.

Tanzania's major exports are agricultural commodities with tobacco, coffee, cotton, cashew nuts, tea and cloves being the most important. Other exports of Tanzania include gold and manufactured goods.

Tanzania's main exports partners are India, Japan, China, United Arab Emirates, Netherlands and Germany. 

Import to Tanzania

Tanzania is the second largest economy in the East African Community and the twelfth largest in Africa. The country is largely dependent on agriculture for employment, accounting for about half of the employed workforce. An estimated 34 percent of Tanzanians currently live in poverty. The economy has been transitioning from a command economy to a market economy since 1985. 

Tanzania's history of political stability has encouraged foreign direct investment. The government has committed itself to improve the investment climate including redrawing tax codes, floating the exchange rate, licensing foreign banks, and creating an investment promotion center to cut red tape. Tanzania has mineral resources and a largely untapped tourism sector, which might make it a viable market for foreign investment.

Tanzania imports mostly transport equipment, machinery, constructions materials, oil, fertilizers, industrial raw materials and consumer goods. Tanzania's top imports are also refined petroleum, cars, wheat, delivery trucks and hot-rolled iron.

Main imports partners of Tanzania are China, India, South Africa, Kenya, Switzerland and United Arab Emirates.

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Nuts are a good source of nutrients, and depending on the preferences, they can be tossed over salads, used in different recipes, or served as snacks. Nuts not only taste great, but they’re loaded with protein, fiber, essential fats, antioxidants and minerals. It seems like every day more and more studies continue to be released extolling the health benefits of eating nuts as a fundamental part of a healthy diet.

Although most nuts contain similar nutrients, different types of nuts provide different health benefits. They also vary considerably in their fat content and amount of calories.

Brazil nuts, in addition to being loaded with healthy polyunsaturated fatty acids, they are the richest and most reliable food source of selenium. 

Cashew nuts have a lower fat content and a higher protein and carbohydrate content than other types of nuts. Cashews contain more iron per gram than lean rump steak. 

Walnuts have some special properties as well, with a high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids. Treat your taste buds to intensely-flavored black walnuts or sweet candied walnuts.

A handful of almonds to munch on between meals or toss them over a salad for a boost of protein, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Or try almond flour to make some scrumptious baked goodies. 

Apricot kernels are very similar to almonds in shape and texture and have a rich nutty flavour.

Coconuts are considered both a fruit and a nut, and are a staple food in many parts of the world. 

Chestnuts are the only low-fat nuts, with a fraction of the calories of other types of nuts. They contain just 1 gram of fat and a little less than 70 calories per 30 grams of dried or roasted nuts. 

Hazelnuts are another rich source of vitamin E and monounsaturates. Also a very good source of the B vitamin biotin, which promotes healthy skin and hair.

Peanuts are high in protein, monounsaturated fat and the antioxidant resveratrol, which makes them excellent at protecting the heart and blood vessels. 

Pecan nuts, like other types of nuts, owe much of their flavour to its high fat content, most of it in the form of heart-healthy monounsaturated oleic acid.

Macadamia nuts are very similar to Brazil nuts, but smaller and round. Macadamias are the fattiest although a large proportion of this is the healthy monounsaturated variety.

Pine nuts are higher in fat and calories than other types of nuts, but are a good source of blood pressure-regulating potassium, iron, copper and zinc and contain more protein than any other nut or seed. 

Pistachios provide valuable amounts of minerals including calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc. They are the richest source of potassium of all nuts. Apart from that they are one of the most popular snacks.

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Customs requirements of Tanzania

Tanzania Revenue Authority

Website: http://www.tra.go.tz/ 

Address: 28 Edward Sokoine Drive,11105 Mchafukoge, Ilala CBD, P.O.Box 11491, Dar es salaam, Tanzania 

Call center: 0800 750 075 

Tanzania's Ministry of Finance

Website: http://www.mof.go.tz/ 

Address: 1 Madaraka Street, 11468 Dar es salaam, Tanzania 

Phone: +255 22 2111174-6

Fax: +255 22 2110326

Tanzania is a large country situated in Eastern Africa, bordered by Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique and the Indian Ocean. The country is a member of the African, Caribbean, and Pacific Group of States, African Union, East African Community, International Chamber of Commerce, World Trade Organization and other international organizations.

Tariffs

Tanzania is a member of the East African Community and as a result rules of origin, import prohibitions, and trade regulations have been harmonized through the EAC. 

Tanzania applies the EAC common external tariff on imports from non-EAC countries. Import tariffs are levied at an ad-valorem rate on the cost, insurance and freight value of goods at the point of entry to the EAC customs union. 

Tariffs on textiles, apparel and footwear vary from 0 to 50 %.

There is a VAT of 18% on the sale price of locally produced goods and services, and on the customs-duty inclusive c.i.f. value of imports. In addition to customs tariffs, certain imports are also subject to a destination inspection fee of 1.2 percent on the f.o.b. value. 

Product certification, labelling and packaging

The Tanzania Bureau of Standards regulates all standard issues in the country. Product certification and licensing follow international accepted norms.

Tanzania follows international (ISO) standards for labeling and marking of imports and does not impose special requirements.

Methods of quoting and payment

Tanzania is largely a cash economy and it is the most popular way to conduct business. Cheques take seven to 14 days to clear through the central banks national payments system and electronic clearing house. For transactions between parties in different cities or regions, direct payments through commercial bank accounts in the form of wire transfers and SWIFT are very common.

Cheques are not acceptable for payments above TSH 10 million, but should be made through electronic transfer. The shillingi is Tanzania currency in Swahili language, and in English the shilling sign is TSH. Documentary credits such as letters of credit (LC’s), documentary collections and drafts are widely used for international trade. Cash with order, cash in advance or prepayment are preferred by local traders. Credit accounts are not common in Tanzania.

Documentary requirements

To assure Tanzanian consumers of the safety and quality of imported goods they buy and to protect manufacturers from unfair competition, the TBS has implemented guidelines called the Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) to the Standards Programme. The programme requires that all goods exported to Tanzania need a Certificate of Conformity in order to clear customs.

Product Data Sheet and/or Product Description specifying the product’s intended use is mandatory.

Pro-forma invoice

A pro-forma invoice is mandatory; a Pre-Arrival Declaration can be submitted, if available. All labelling of packaging of imports shall be as per the TBS approved Standards. All goods must have 75 per cent shelf life remaining on arrival.

Sources:

http://www.tra.go.tz/index.php/import-procedure 

http://www.tra.go.tz/index.php/export-procedures 

http://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/overseasnew.nsf/alldata/Tanzania