ROADWORTHINESS INSPECTIONS – TANZANIA
This service involves the conducting of pre- export road safety (roadworthiness) inspection of used motor vehicles from Japan and the United Kingdom, destined for use within the Republic of Tanzania.
This enables only roadworthy and environmentally friendly vehicles to enter the country, thereby ensuring that Tanzania does not become a dumping ground for poor quality used vehicles.
Right-hand drive vehicles are allowed entry into Tanzania. There is currently no age restriction for used vehicles imported into Tanzania.
Tanzania Inspection Requirements and Country Regulations |
Required documents for applications (one of the following)
- Vehicle inspection certificate (shakensho) copy OK
- Temporary cancellation registration certificate (ichiji masho) copy OK
- Export certificate (massho) copy OK
Timing of CoC issuance
- Can be downloaded within 3 working days after inspection passed
- (This applies to Clients who have registered for e-Cert Portal access)
- Otherwise e-Certificates will be emailed to Exporter
Expiration Date of the Certificate
- Valid for 90 days from the date of inspection pass
- Based on arrival date into Tanzania
Period during which re-inspection is free
- Within 21 (calendar) days from the date of the first inspection.
- (Please note these are not business days)
- (e.g. vehicle fails inspection on 5/01/2023 should be re-inspected by 26/01/2023)
Availability of on arrival inspection
- Available (however not recommended)
- Inspection fee of $150.00 plus a penalty based on CIF value applies
- If vehicle does not pass the on-arrival inspection, must be removed at Importers cost
Export regulations
- There is no age limit
- Odometer tampered vehicles are allowed
Cost of Inspection
- Japan – US$150.00 (converted to Japanese Yen)
- UK – US$150.00 (Converted to British Pounds)