Shipping to and from Tanzania

Demurrage and Detention is applicable when the customer holds carrier equipment in the terminal (Demurrage) and outside of the port, terminal, or depot (Detention) beyond the free time that is allotted. Calculations are based on calendar days, and the amount is per day, per container from the date of discharge till empty return at the prescribed depot. Storage is billed and payable directly to the port operator.

Non-operating reefers (NORs) are charged as DRY Non-IMO containers.
Shipper’s Own Containers (SOC) are not subject to Demurrage and Detention.

Free time

Effective date : Release date 1st June 2021

Demurrage and detention tariffs

Demurrage and detention tariffs applicable per calendar day, per container upon expiry of above free time;

Effective Date: 20th March 2020

Effective 1st July 2017, if any additional free time is offered, applicable demurrage and detention is charged based on progressive tiers. Reach out to Sales or Customer Service Representative for more information.

Please refer to the Spot platform for Spot free time and tariffs applicable.

Tanzania Manifest Amendment Procedure: 

1. For Consignee, Notify, Cargo Description, Quantity, Gross Weight & Seal number amendment : 

Please be advised manifest already finalized. So, kindly follow the customs amendment procedure: - 

For any amendment after submission of import customs manifest, the below are mandatory: 

 
1. Shipper’s LOI on their company letterhead (As per Manifest filed shipper Name) (Need to submit at load port office on editable format) 
 
2. If the bill type is OBL, then full set of Bill of Lading to be surrendered in any Maersk Office. (Either Load port or destination) 
 
3. If it is a consignee amendment, a TIN Certificate is required. 
 
4. No objection letter from shipper to release the cargo to consignee after an amendment has been completed.   Note: Shipper's NOC must read "Shipper has no objection with amendment and has no objection to release cargo to consignee after amendment”. (if Consignee amendment - to release cargo to new consignee after amendment). 
 
5. Request/Covering letter from local clearing agent who is a representative of the consignee (To be submitted at destination office)   Please note the following important points: 
 

*Change of shipper details is prohibited after submission of Import manifest at local customs. 

*Waybills are allowed for release but when customer approach customs amendment then we must print originals here for customs approval. 

*On Shipper LOI, Shipper Letter head name as per current bill of lading / Shipper sign & Stamp is mandatory. 

 

*Edit the shipper LOI amendment reason as per your requirement. 

 

*Please note there is no specific format followed in preparing an amendment request letter. Is just the request letter on their company letterhead indicating details of what needs to be amended. 

 The applicable charges for this amendment are: 

 
• Amendment fee of $59.32 USD (VAT excluded)   
 
• Bill of Lading issuance/document issuance fee of $38.14 USD (VAT excluded), payable at Maersk Tanzania (This charge is not applicable if the bill is Sea Waybill). 
   
• $10 penalty payable at local customs 
 
• Kindly provide the necessary documents to proceed with your amendment request. 
2. For Service Mode Amendment :

Please be advised that manifest already finalized. So, kindly follow the customs amendment procedure: -

For any amendment after submission of import customs manifest, the below are mandatory:

1. Submit a Letter of Indemnity (LOI) from the shipper indicating the reason for the amendment at the Origin office on editable format (As per Manifest filed shipper Name).
2. If the bill type is OBL, then full set of Bill of Lading to be surrendered in any Maersk Office. (Either Load port or destination).
3. No objection letter from shipper to release the cargo to consignee after an amendment has been completed.
Note: Shipper's NOC must read "Shipper has no objection with amendment and has no objection to release cargo to consignee after amendment”. (if Consignee amendment - to release cargo to new consignee after amendment). 
4. Submit a request/covering letter from the local clearing agent who represents the consignee at the destination office.

Applicable charges are:

Amendment fee of $59.32.

New Document issuance fee of $38.14 payable at Maersk Tanzania. (This charge is not applicable if the bill type is Sea Waybill).

And a $10 penalty payable at local customs.

Drop Off Charge (Imports) - 20 FT - 50 USD / 40FT 100 USD - Per container.

Please note:

*Change of shipper details is prohibited after submission of Import manifest at local customs.

*Waybills are allowed for release but when customer approach customs amendment then we must print originals here for customs approval.

*Edit the shipper LOI amendment reason as per your requirement.

3. For Re-Export :

For any amendment after submission of import customs manifest, the below are mandatory:

1. To obtain written approval from commissioner of local customs.
2. Surrender full set of OBLS at our offices
3. Shipper to write request letter on his company letter head
4. Consignee to write letter on his company letter head
5. Consignee should have a local clearing agent who will assist with re-export procedure
6. Consignee/shipper should arrange for payment of demurrage, Port Charges and Customs warehouse rent.

=> On top of the above we will also need to meet with the local clearing agent to understand if he has done any import procedures before we initiate the process for re-export.

Re export Charges:

Transport document amendment fee - 59.32 USD

Transport document Issuance Service - 38.14 USD

Detention Demurrage if applicable and export local charges (depend on container size & Cargo)

Charges For Consignee –

Transport document amendment fee - 70 USD

Transport document Issuance Service - 50 USD (only for Negotiable not for sea waybill)

• Kindly be advised that letter from consignee is mandatory as per customs regulation. If same cannot be available, then shipper to follow up with customs for approvals

Releasing procedures

Import cargo is released on presentation of original bills of lading, duly signed container guarantee forms and payment of local charges. Import clearing procedures can be obtained from your local Maersk office.

Import containers must be cleared within 7 days for reefers and 14 days for dry containers after being discharged or they are subject to a demurrage and detention tariff.

For tranist cargo they must be clearded an returned within 30 days after being discharged or they are subject to a demurrage and detention tariff.

Container deposit refunds

We charge a container deposit on all import cargo into Tanzania. This deposit is refundable upon the empty return of our containers. Once an empty container is returned, you can request a refund via MyFinance at MyFinance link MyFinance | Online Payment Solutions | Maersk. The refund will be processed and transferred to your account within three working days, provided there are no outstanding issues. Please refer to the attached requirements for refunds.

Commodity

Military items are not accepted for import without prior approval by Line or Operations Manager.

Weight / Measurement

For general information on weight / measurement restrictions please contact your local agency office.Cargo with weight in excess of 23/30 tons per 20'/40' including tare should be brought to the attention ofcustomer serivce on a case by case basis at tz.import@maersk.co.tz

For Zanzibar weight is limited by capacity of ship's gear, i.e 35 tons including tare.

Special cargoes

Break Bulk (B/B), Out of Gauge (OOG) and IMO cargo are subject to Maersk approval procedures. Please contact tz.import@maersk.co.tz with specific requirements.

Manifest amendments

• All amendment requests are subject to CUSTOMS APPROVAL.
• Weight amendments require verification under Customs supervision and approval.
• Waybill/Telex copies are accepted. The customer at the destination must receive a final copy (Certify True Copy) of the Waybill or Original BL for release.
• In the case of manifest amendments in Customs, the customer must update from SWB to OBL to enable amendments.
• Release for TO ORDER, TO ORDER OF, or TO ORDER OF THE BANK is permitted only if the first notify party is the owner of the cargo.

Additional Notes:

• The Consignee's Tax Identification Number (TIN) is mandatory for all cargo destined for Tanzania and Zanzibar.
• DDF Import does not apply to shipments booked directly to Zanzibar.
• The Tanzania Shipping Fee-Import (TSI) is not applicable for shipments trans-shipped from TZDAR to ZNZ; however, DDF Import is applicable.