1、 What is Tanzania PVOC certification
The executive director of the Tanzania National Bureau of standards (TBS) has issued a formal official confirmation document to implement and implement the PVOC.
The so-called Tanzania PVOC certification can also be regarded as Tanzania COC certification, that is, the declaration of conformity exported to Tanzania, which belongs to the certification of pre shipment inspection.
All controlled products covered by the PVOC procedure must be inspected, and the products shall meet the Tanzanian national standards and other recognized standards. On this basis, the product conformity certificate (COC) shall be issued. The procedure is scheduled to begin on December 31, 2011. The controlled products covered by Tanzania PVOC include machinery and equipment, daily necessities, food, cosmetics, chemical products, furniture, office equipment, adult products, electronic appliances, kitchen and bathroom products, containers, clothes, textile bags, shoes, automobile and motorcycle accessories, second-hand products, etc., which are not prohibited to be imported from Tanzania, and need certification.
The certificate of conformity (COC) is a necessary document to ensure the smooth customs clearance of goods. This certificate certifies that the products comply with relevant Tanzania technical regulations and national, regional and international standards. Failure to submit the certificate of conformity issued by the inspection agency may result in delay in customs clearance or fine or even return of the goods to the exporting country. At present, goods exported to Tanzania need to apply for COC before export. If the goods arrive at the port of destination after December 30, 2011, COC customs clearance is required. Otherwise, customers may not be able to clear customs smoothly
2、 Application mode of COC certification in Tanzania
（1） Route a, certificate validity: 3 months (valid for one time, invalid if not used after 3 months)
Acceptance conditions:
PVOC or the manufacturer of all products that are easy to export.
（2） Route B, product registration certificate system, valid for 1 year
Acceptance conditions:
There must be two consecutive qualified route a inspections
Products that cannot be registered:
(1) Sugar
(2) Grain (grain)
(3) Beans
(4) Chemical fertilizer
(5) Animal and fishery products (fresh and frozen)
(6) Fresh dairy products
(7) Fresh horticultural products (flowers)
(8) Used goods
How to apply for registration certificate:
RFC, product specification, test report, etc.
Method 2: submit the registration certificate issued by other institutions, and convert it into the registration certificate of CCIC if it meets the relevant requirements after verification.
Note 1: there is no charge for product registration certificate and conversion product registration certificate in CCIC.
Note 2: local companies can accept and issue product registration certificate on their own.
Registration certificate requirements:
The first four digits of HS code in the registration certificate must be the same.
Review the registration data every 6 months (to confirm whether the product test report is still valid)
（3） Route C, license system, valid for 1 year
Acceptance conditions:
It is only applicable to the manufacturer. The manufacturer must prove that his manufacturing process has a quality management system. The production process needs to be reviewed before the product license can be authorized.
How to apply for registration certificate:
Submit the completed RFC, including product information (model, brand, specification, size, quantity, technical parameters, electrical parameters, instructions, etc.) and product test report.
First and regular factory audits are required.
Note: the license is accepted and issued by the group inspection company.
License requirements:
Audit the registration data every 6 months (mainly to confirm whether the test report is still valid)
3、 Charging method of PVOC certification in Tanzania
1. Certificate fee: route a: 0.53% of FOB, 250usd min., 5000usd max
ROUTE B: 0.45% of FOB, 250USD Min., 5000USD Max.
ROUTE C: 0.25% of FOB, 250USD Min., 5000USD Max.
Renewal fee: US $100
2. Testing fee: according to product type and product name. One test report ranges from 1500 to 3500.
3. Agency fee: according to the workload of the case
4、 Requirements and process of COC certification in Tanzania
COC data requirements:
Commission RFC, including product information (model, brand, specification, size, quantity, electrical parameters, etc.)
ü import license (if any)
Commercial invoice
Packing list
ü product test report
Inspection requirements:
Inspection of each batch
