1. Basic situation

The Republic of Tanzania (Tanzania for short) is located in eastern Africa, south of the Equator, bordering Kenya and Uganda in the north, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique in the south, Rwanda, Burundi and Congo (DRC) in the west, and the Indian Ocean in the east. The capital, Dodoma, has a land area of about 945,000 square kilometers. According to statistics from the International Monetary Fund, in 2024, Tanzania's GDP will be US$79.9 billion, a growth rate of 0.9%, the population will be 65.23 million, and the per capita GDP will be US$1229. According to China customs data, in 2024, the bilateral trade volume between China and Tanzania will be US$8.88 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.2%. Among them, China's exports to Tanzania will be US$8.17 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.1%; China's imports from Tanzania will reach US$700 million, a year-on-year increase of 2.2%. China mainly exports mobile phones, small electrical appliances and other electronic home appliances, machinery and parts, auto parts, building materials, shoes and boots, etc. to Tanzania; it mainly imports mineral products, sesame seeds, cashew nuts, spices and their products, hides (excluding fur) and leather from Tanzania.

Tanzania is rich in mineral resources and has 8 greenstone belts. The main proven minerals and reserves are: diamonds, gold mines, coal, iron, phosphates, neodymium, praseodymium rare earth metal mines, natural gas, helium, etc. In addition to gold mines, other mineral deposits have yet to be fully developed.

2. Automobile market situation

Tanzania is a right-hand country, and the automobile industry is immature. The automobile market is mainly imported used cars. Its new car sales have been greatly restricted by the convenience of importing used cars, and have stabilized at 2,000 - 3,000 vehicles for many years. Tanzania's used car market is large, and used cars are mainly imported from Japan, United Arab Emirates and other regions. In 2024, the annual sales volume of the Tanzanian automobile market will reach 4120 vehicles, an increase of 45.8%. According to brand data, Toyota ranked first in sales, with an increase of 29.6%. Secondly, Isuzu and Ford increased by 80.4% and 39% respectively, ranking second and third.

2018-2024 New car sales in Tanzania

Source: Focus2move

3. Policies and regulations on used car import

1. Import policy

Tanzania only allows the import of right-hand steering vehicles. It is prohibited to import gasoline vehicles that are more than 10 years old and diesel vehicles that are more than 5 years old. In addition, Tanzania mandatory Pre-Export Verification of Conformity ²(Pre-Export Verification of Conformity) to carry out relevant testing.

2. Tax policy

Tanzania mainly imposes tariffs, consumption taxes and value-added taxes on imported used cars.

(1)Vehicles with engine capacity less than or equal to 1000ml are subject to a 25% tariff and a 20% value-added tax.

(2)Vehicles with an engine capacity greater than 1000ml and less than or equal to 2000ml will be subject to a 25% tariff, 20% value-added tax and 5% consumption tax.

(3)Cars with an engine capacity of more than 2000ml are subject to 25% tariff, 20% value-added tax and 10% consumption tax.

(4)Vans/pickups/trucks/buses are subject to 15% tariff and 20% value-added tax.

3. Documents required for import

● Bill of lading

● Export certificate

● Invoice

● Importer agent authorization letter

● Import license

Source: "China's Used Car Export Country Guide 2024"

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