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Tanzania
A roughly 10-year age cap; confirm the driving-side requirement before shipping.
Driving side
Right-hand drive (RHD)
Max vehicle age
10 years — A 10-year age cap is reported in general sources — confirm with your broker before purchase.
Customs & duty
varies — confirm with your customs broker
Emission standard
varies — confirm with your customs broker
VIN re-carving
VIN re-carving is prohibited.
Required documents
- Commercial export invoice
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Vehicle inspection / diagnosis report (Encar)
- Buyer passport / ID
Primary ports of entry
Dar es Salaam
Important notes
- Tanzania drives on the left like Kenya; RHD vehicles are the local norm. Confirm RHD availability before ordering.
Sources
This information is for general guidance and may change. Always confirm the latest rules with your local customs broker before buying or shipping.