Used machinery into Tanzania via Dar es Salaam: declaration notes
Used machines entering via Dar es Salaam need age, hours and safety-device statements consistent with shipping documents.

Key points
- Transit to Zambia and the DRC requires transit documents arranged in advance.
- Typical risks are CoCs that do not cover the actual model, or missing safety devices on used units; fix certificate responsibility in the contract.
- This compiles public rules for pre-shipment checks; applicable categories, inspection bodies and documents are confirmed by the destination authority and the importer.
Transit to Zambia and the DRC requires transit documents arranged in advance
Typical risks are CoCs that do not cover the actual model, or missing safety devices on used units; fix certificate responsibility in the contract
This compiles public rules for pre-shipment checks; applicable categories, inspection bodies and documents are confirmed by the destination authority and the importer.
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