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Tanzania Ports Authority’s (TPA) January 2026 Sea Ports Tariff Book (prepared under section 73(1)(a) of the Ports Act, Cap. 166 R.E 2023, and stated in the tariff book to be published in Government Gazette No. 3 of 2026) replaces the prior sea ports tariff book issued in November 2023 and introduces a new regime of port charges that will increase clearance and landed costs for importers and exporters. A version of the tariff book is publicly available online.
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The key changes include: (i) a Port Infrastructure Development (PID) charge, set at 0.09 of customs duty on domestic import cargo; (ii) a Green Port Initiatives charge applied to containerised cargo (USD 50/100 for 20ft/over 20ft), general cargo (USD 0.25 per MT/HTN), and motor vehicles (USD 1.00 per CBM); and (iii) adjustments to vessel, cargo-handling, and storage fees across the tariff schedule.
The revised tariffs were intended to take effect in March 2026, but following stakeholder pushback on cost impact and limited lead time, it has been widely reported that the TPA deferred implementation of the PID charge to 1 July 2026, pending further consultations. The non-PID charges, based on TPA feedback, are operational and are being applied in accordance with the new tariff book.
In this legal alert, we analyse Tanzania’s revised 2026 sea port tariffs, examining the cost impact on imports, exports, and supply chains, and outlining what businesses need to do to prepare.
Click here to download and read the full alert.
Should you have any questions regarding the information in this legal alert, please do not hesitate to contact Chris Green.
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Contributors
1. Anwaar Katakweba – Principal Associate
2. Marion Massawe – Trainee Lawyer