Sending a parcel to Tanzania
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to Tanzania. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to Tanzania arrives in 14–22 days (standard) or DHL/FedEx Express 5–9 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 18 €, customs duty from 18 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex, ups.
Quick facts
Sending a parcel to Tanzania
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Summary
A parcel to Tanzania arrives in 14–22 days (standard) or DHL/FedEx Express 5–9 days (express). Non-EU country — VAT from 18 €, customs duty from 18 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex, ups.
- Region
- africa
- EU
- No
- Currency
- TZS
- Standard delivery
- 14–22 days
- Express delivery
- DHL/FedEx Express 5–9 days
- Customs duty from
- 18 €
- VAT
- from 18 €
- CN23 required
- Yes
Carrier comparison
Carriers for Tanzania
| Carrier | Business days from carrier pickup. Does not include weekends or public holidays. | Indicative price for a 10 kg parcel. Calculated from average market rates — varies by season, volume and fuel surcharges. | Key strengths | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 DHL Express Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–2 days | 185 € | Fastest for non-EU destinations · Door-to-door in 72h worldwide | Detailsarrow_forward |
 FedEx Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–3 days | 170 € | Strong USA and Asia network · Fast intercontinental delivery (2–4 days) | Detailsarrow_forward |
 UPS Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 1–3 days | 163 € | Worldwide coverage in 220+ countries · UPS Saver express service (1–3 days outside EU) | Detailsarrow_forward |
 Česká pošta Carrier — own fleet and branch network. Picks up and delivers directly. | 3–5 days | 67 € | Pokrývá celý svět · Nejlevnější pro zásilky nad 2 kg mimo EU | Detailsarrow_forward |
Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to Tanzania
Values are averages of the cheapest standard and fastest express service. Actual price depends on the carrier.
Prices by weight
Indicative prices and delivery time
| Weight | Standard shipping — balanced choice. Parcel typically arrives in 2–5 business days. Includes tracking. | Express shipping — priority handling and delivery in 1–2 business days. Surcharge is typically 50–150 % over standard. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 27 € | 65 € |
| 5 kg | 44 € | 105 € |
| 10 kg | 74 € | 175 € |
Prices are indicative, the actual amount depends on the carrier, exchange rate and seasonal surcharges. See the carrier comparison table below for exact numbers.
Customs
Tanzania is a member of the East African Community (EAC) and applies the EAC Common External Tariff (0–35%). The de minimis is very low: shipments up to 50,000 TZS (~€18) are typically processed on a simplified basis. 18% VAT and duty apply to virtually every parcel. Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) manages clearance in Dar es Salaam or Kilimanjaro Airport.
Required documents
- CN22 is a simplified customs declaration for parcels up to 2 kg and €270 in value. Completed at the post office or generated by the carrier. Without CN22, the parcel may be held at customs.
- Commercial invoice in English or Swahili
- Accurate description of contents and value
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to Tanzania.
- Drugs and controlled substances
- Weapons and ammunition (without authorisation)
- Ivory products and products from protected species
- Pornographic material
- Counterfeit goods
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Data accuracy
Indicative information — verify at source
Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Tanzania.
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How do you send parcels to Zanzibar?
Zanzibar is part of Tanzania — address parcels to a Tanzanian address. The parcel arrives via Dar es Salaam or directly via Zanzibar Airport. DHL Express delivers in 5–9 working days. Customs clearance on Zanzibar can be slower than on the mainland.
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