Ship Car To Dar es Salaam

Car Shipping Dar es Salaam

The largest city in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, is the capital and an economic center. It is the hub of fashion, music, media and finance. A busy city, it has immense employment opportunities, attracting people from other parts of the world to stay on a short- or long-term basis. If you are relocating here for work or to study, you might be interested in importing your vehicle from the USA. As the city has an extensive network of roads, it is easy to commute and enjoy the beauty of the verdant city. Although public transport is available, reliability is higher when you drive independently.

Cost & Time Examples For Shipping a Car to Dar es Salaam

• Ocean freight to Dar es Salaam runs $3,200–$4,300 per vehicle, with East Coast U.S. ports offering lower rates than West Coast departures on this Indian Ocean route.
• Most U.S.-to-Dar es Salaam shipments take 4–10 weeks total; vehicles over 10 years old face higher duty rates, making age a key cost factor to confirm before booking.
• Tanzania levies a 25% import duty on used vehicles plus 10%–20% VAT, and all imported cars must pass a roadworthiness inspection before being legally driven.

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.

*Save on ground transport costs by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.

*Allow an additional ten days to process the documents.

*Prices are for one car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to transport a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.

*The RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive, and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.

Import regulations

Tanzania has very flexible laws on importing vehicles, and the cars used have no age limit. However, there are higher percentage of duties and taxes applicable, if the car is over 10 years. Thus, ensure that you discuss the details of the export/import with the shipping service that takes care of the vehicle transportation. Additionally, roadworthiness tests must be cleared before the sedan can be publicly driven. If the vehicle fails the test, it must be modified and removed before the Ministry of Transport in Tanzania allows it to be on the road.

There is a 25% import duty on all used cars and 10% to 20% VAT on all automobiles imported to Dar es Salaam. With plenty of ports in Tanzania, freight shipping is a profitable business. When you work with a reliable delivery service that specializes in international transportation, such as A1 Auto Moving service, it helps to smooth out the process.

Submission of documents

There are plenty of documents that are needed when you are transferring to Tanzania. You will need to submit these:

• Valid driving license.
• Original car title deed.
• Insurance documents.
• Passport of the owner.
• Original bill of purchase.

Additionally, the shipping cost will depend upon the method of delivery you select. You can choose from RORO or container moving. When you compare the price of both, RORO is cheaper as you only pay for the space occupied by the vehicle. In this relocation method, you cannot keep your things in the car, but only the spare tire, floor mats, and vehicle jack are permitted. In container shipping, you must hire a complete 20-foot or 40-foot container to secure the vehicle and deliver other goods that need to be sent to Dar es Salaam.

You can contact the Tanzania Revenue Authority to find the taxes and duties that are currently applicable. This will help you better plan the delivery and import of a vehicle.