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Tanzania

Check Japan-origin used-vehicle requirements before purchase

Import statusOpen with conditions
SteeringRight-hand drive
Last verified2026-08-14
Used vehicles exported from Japan are inspected in Japan under the TBS PVoC programme by EAA. Confirm current age-related tax and roadworthiness conditions before purchase.

Key import and registration requirements

Verify current ruleRegistration

Purchase eligibility and registration

Used vehicles exported from Japan are inspected in Japan under the TBS PVoC programme by EAA. Confirm current age-related tax and roadworthiness conditions before purchase.

Evidence source · Tanzania Bureau of Standards ↗
RequiredDocuments

Core documents

Prepare the original Japanese export or deregistration certificate, invoice, bill of lading and every market-specific approval or inspection certificate. Confirm the final list before shipment.

Evidence source · Tanzania Bureau of Standards ↗
ConditionalInspection

Pre-shipment inspection

Use the inspection organizations and certificate scope shown below. Recognition can change, so recheck the authority source before booking.

Evidence source · Tanzania Bureau of Standards ↗
RecommendedSafety

Chassis-number check before purchase

Send WATSU LOGI the chassis number, destination and vehicle model before purchase so age, specifications, inspection and document feasibility can be checked.

Evidence source · Tanzania Bureau of Standards ↗

Japan-origin inspection providers

EAARequired provider / programme

TBS assigns Japan-origin used-vehicle PVoC inspection to EAA. QISJ is not shown for Japan-origin vehicles in the current TBS allocation.

Certificate
PVoC roadworthiness certificate
Evidence status
Tanzania Bureau of Standards
Evidence source ↗
Import, inspection and registration rules can change. Confirm eligibility using the chassis number before purchase.