12 月. 29 2025

Dear Valued customers,

Effective 26th January 2025, the New Tanzania Customs Integrated System (NTANCIS) will
require all import manifests classified under “IMPORT” to include the Consignee’s Taxpayer
Identification Number (TIN). This requirement is part of an initiative to improve data accuracy,
streamline customs processing, and enhance integration between shipping lines and
Customs brokers.

Key Points:
This requirement is effective from 26th January 2025.

The Consignee’s Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) must be clearly stated in
the Consignee Information section on the Bill of Lading (BL) to avoid the manifest being
rejected by NTANCIS.

Applicable for shipments where Port of Discharge, Final Place of delivery, and
Consignee’s address is Tanzania.

Not applicable for shipments where Port of Discharge, Final Place of delivery is
Tanzania, but the Consignee’s address is not Tanzania

For consignments listed as “To Order,” Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the
Notify party must be provided.

For consignments to banks, Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the notify party
must be provided.

To ensure compliance and delays in the clearance of the cargo, please provide the valid
Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) of the Consignee while submitting Shipping
Instructions for your shipments to Tanzania.

Thank you for support and partnership.