8 YR RULE EFFECTED ON USED VEHICLES TO TANZANIA

Dar Es Salaam, TZ | 6 July, 2014

With effect from 1^st July, the Tanzanian parliament has passed the age restriction secular to be 8 years instead of 10 years, beyond it dumping fees is applicable.

The Rule is already applicable for vehicles imported to Tanzania as from 1^st of July 2014 date of declaration in Tanzania Custom System. B/L date or discharging date is not relevant.

If older than 8 years, vehicles will not be refused but will be subject to additional tax or dues. This rule is valid only for local importation of cars, vans, trucks, buses etc… meant to be driven on public roads in Tanzania.

Cargo in transit, machinery and earth moving equipment like excavators, bulldozers, agricultural equipment, are not subject to this new age restriction.

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