Trade Documents & Certificates Library
What each document is, when it's required, and who issues it — for Tanzanian commodity exports. Not every document applies to every shipment; each commodity's export guide lists exactly which ones apply.
12 documents listed.
Air Waybill
The non-negotiable shipping document issued by the airline or its cargo handling agent for an air-freight shipment.
Bill of LadingBill of Lading
The shipping document issued by the carrier or its agent for a sea-freight shipment, evidencing the contract of carriage and…
Certificate of OriginCertificate of Origin
A certificate verifying the country in which the goods were manufactured or processed. May be requested by customs administrations, importers,…
Commercial InvoiceCommercial Invoice
A standard trade invoice describing the goods, quantity, unit and total value, buyer and seller details, and agreed Incoterm —…
Customs Declaration (TANSAD)Customs Declaration (TANSAD)
The Tanzania Single Administrative Document (TANSAD) — the customs declaration generated inside TANCIS (Tanzania Customs Integrated System) once a licensed…
Export PermitExport Permit
There is no single, general "Tanzania export permit." Baseline export documentation (invoice, packing list, TIN certificate, authorization letter) is required…
Fumigation CertificateFumigation Certificate
A certificate confirming a shipment (or its wood packaging material) has been fumigated against pests. Not a general Tanzanian statutory…
Inspection CertificateInspection Certificate
A certificate from an independent inspection body confirming a shipment's condition, quantity or specification prior to loading. Tanzania Bureau of…
Packing ListPacking List
An itemized list of exactly what is packed in each carton, bag or container — weights, dimensions and package counts…
Phytosanitary CertificatePhytosanitary Certificate
A certificate confirming a plant or plant-product shipment meets the destination country's phytosanitary (pest and disease) requirements, issued under the…
Preferential Certificate of OriginPreferential Certificate of Origin
A certificate of origin issued under a specific trade-preference scheme (EAC, SADC, AfCFTA, AGOA, GSP, or China preferential access), allowing…
Quality CertificateQuality / Grading Certificate
A certificate confirming the commodity meets a specific grade or quality classification. For several Tanzanian commodities this is issued by…