Today people easily relocate from one country to another thanks to the world of globalization. As a multinational company manager, you must move and explore the international market to satisfy your customers. As an employee, you will have to take a new role in another country.
For many, sooner or later, they can’t escape moving overseas. But whatever the reason, you need an international professional mover to help you move your personal belongings.
SDC International Shipping has been operating international moving services to Tanzania from the USA for several years. We offer state-of-the-art shipping solutions to meet your unique needs.
Discover our services and start your journey today with SDC international movers.
Need to Move Your Household Goods to Tanzania?
Are you wondering what you can ship? You can take almost any personal items like clothes, books, a bike and more with you. The good news is that moving to Tanzania from the USA is pretty straightforward.
As long as your household belongings meet the customs rules, you can import them without duty. To be eligible for the exemption, you must have resided outside Tanzania for at least 12 months. In addition, you must have used your items for a minimum of six months.
Tanzania customs require that shipments with personal contents must arrive no later than six months after you move to the country. What else is required to ship personal items to Tanzania?
- Valid Work Permit
- Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- Tax Identification Number Certificate
- Commercial invoice for new items (if applicable)
- Duty for new goods is 20%-25%
- You will have to pay value-added tax for new things
- Residence Visa
- International Health Certificate
- Immigration Permit
- C-41 Form
- Packing list and inventory of your items
- Certificate of Change of Residence
You can trust our team of international household movers to walk you through all the requirements and documents that have to be submitted to import your household goods. You can also take advantage of our packing services and storage solutions.
Do We Ship Vehicles to Tanzania? Yes, We Do!
If you need to ship a car to Tanzania, SDC International Shipping is the moving company to complete this job. New vehicles are duty-free, while cars older than seven years are subject to VAT and duty. Other rules include purchasing the vehicle at least one year ago in the USA and personally using it for that time.
To ship a car to Tanzania, you will have to present the following documents:
- Certificate of Non-Sale
- Title and registration in your name
- Original Bill of Lading
- Pre-Export Inspection Certificate
- TIN Certificate
For more information, contact Tanzania customs or let our international movers help you get everything ready for shipping your motorcycle or vehicle without much trouble.
Shipping Methods for Your Move
Deciding on the right shipping mode for your international move is important. Speaking of household goods, container shipping via ocean freight is one of the common ways to move overseas. You can get a shared or a solo container for your items. We can also arrange air freight, which is the fastest way to ship your personal belongings to Tanzania.
When it comes to the international auto needs of our clients, we ship cars in containers and via RORO. Depending on your budget and the car value, you can opt for individual container or consolidated service where your car shares space with other customers’ autos.
Our logistics agents are ready to answer any questions about shipping methods and work out the best moving solution for you.
How Much Does It Cost to Ship to Tanzania?
The cost of international shipping depends on many variables. It can be expensive if your container covers a long distance between origin and destination or if you send your items or a car by air instead of ocean freight. That’s why it’s impossible to state the exact shipping rate because it relies on the following factors:
- Distance and origin
- Size and volume of your contents
- Make and model of your car
- Shipping method
- Time of the year
- Import taxes
- Door-to-door or port-to-port service
The best way to get an accurate moving quote is to fill out our online form. The more information we have about your move, the more precise your quote will be. We do our best to give you an estimate that will include all known expenses.
Other Services – Moving to Tanzania from the USA
Other moving services we offer include:
- International pet relocation
- Shipping artwork overseas
- Piano moving services
Before you send your household goods or a car to Tanzania, we recommend having marine insurance to cover any damage or loss your shipment suffers during ocean transit.
Popular Expat Destination in Tanzania
Most expats prefer to settle in Dar es Salaam, the center of economic life in Tanzania. Arusha is the second largest expat community that can be found in the country. Other cities expats head to are Mwanza, Dodoma, Moshi, and Zanzibar City.
Location is not a problem with SDC International Shipping, as we can ship your household goods to all areas in Tanzania. Wherever you are in the USA, regardless of the size of your move, we will deliver it right to your doorstep.
Interesting Facts About Tanzania
- The population of Tanzania is 55.5 million.
- The major languages spoken are Swahili, English, and Arabic.
- Dodoma is the capital of Tanzania.
- 30% of Tanzania are National Parks.
- Tanzania is home to the tallest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro.
- Lake Tanganyika is the second largest lake in the world.
- Zanzibar has beautiful beaches.
- Scuba diving can be the best experience in Tanzania.
- Tanzania offers the best safari driving.
- Westerns are called Mzungu in Tanzania
- Freddie Mercury was born in Tanzania.
Moving to Tanzania with SDC International Shipping
SDC International Shipping will make your move to Tanzania from the USA as trouble-free as possible. Whether you need to move personal belongings or a vehicle, your personal shipping coordinator will guide you through every step of the moving process.
Give us a call at (877) 339-0267 or complete an online form to get a moving quote.