Dar es Salaam · 22–26 Day Transit
Heavy Equipment
for Tanzania.
Inspection-certified European excavators, bulldozers, graders, rollers, and loaders delivered CIF Dar es Salaam. Full documentation for TRA customs clearance included.
Equipment We Supply to Tanzania
Excavators
CAT 320–336, Komatsu PC200–PC360 for mining and road construction
View listingsBulldozers
CAT D6–D8, Komatsu D65–D155 for road formation and clearing
View listingsMotor Graders
CAT 140–160, Komatsu GD655 for TANROADS road maintenance
View listingsCompaction Rollers
Bomag, Dynapac — single drum and tandem for road surfacing
View listingsWheel Loaders
Volvo, CAT — for mine loading, quarrying, and port operations
View listingsGenerators
Cummins, Perkins — 100–2,000 kVA for mining camps and construction sites
View listingsTanzania Market Overview
Tanzania is East Africa's second-largest construction equipment market, with demand driven by a combination of government road programmes, a growing mining sector, and Tanzania's strategic role as a transit hub for landlocked East and Central African countries.
TANROADS (Tanzania National Roads Agency) operates one of East Africa's most active road maintenance programmes, requiring a sustained supply of motor graders, compaction rollers, and bulldozers. The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) construction and expansion programme creates additional demand for heavy earthmoving equipment on civil works contracts.
Tanzania's mining sector — gold, diamonds (Mwadui), tanzanite, and coal — generates demand for large excavators and wheel loaders, particularly in the Lake Victoria region and central Tanzania mining belt. Foreign mining companies operating in Tanzania typically procure equipment directly from European or Australian sources to ensure documented machine condition.
Dar es Salaam Port serves as a key transit point for Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, DRC, and Malawi. Equipment CIF Dar es Salaam can be bonded and trucked inland — a practical option for buyers in these landlocked markets who prefer the Dar corridor over Mombasa.
Shipping & Import Details
All Tanzania shipments include a complete documentation package for TRA clearance — commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, and insurance certificate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What port does heavy equipment arrive at in Tanzania?
The main port is Dar es Salaam. It handles container, flat-rack, and RoRo cargo well. Transit from European ports is 22–26 days. For northern Tanzania destinations, Mombasa (Kenya) can sometimes be more practical — we quote both on request.
What import duties apply in Tanzania?
Under the EAC Common External Tariff, capital equipment for productive use often qualifies for 0% basic import duty. VAT at 18% applies on CIF value plus duties. Your TRA-registered clearing agent in Dar es Salaam calculates exact amounts and can advise on any investment incentive exemptions.
Which equipment sectors are most active in Tanzania?
Road construction (TANROADS, SGR civil works), gold and gemstone mining, and port/logistics infrastructure. Motor graders, single-drum rollers, and bulldozers are in consistent demand for road maintenance. Large excavators are preferred in the mining zones around Lake Victoria and central Tanzania.
Can equipment be transited to Uganda, Rwanda, or Zambia?
Yes. Dar es Salaam is a well-established transit hub for landlocked countries. Equipment can be bonded through Tanzanian customs and trucked to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, DRC, and Malawi using established freight operators on the TAZARA and Northern Corridor routes.
Get a CIF Dar es Salaam Quote
Tell us the machine type and your application. We quote CIF Dar es Salaam with condition report within 24 hours.