Tanzania: confirm the used-vehicle PVoC process for Japan
TBS publishes a specific PVoC process for used motor vehicles, with appointed providers and inspection guidance. Use Tanzania’s requirements, not Kenya’s age rules or a general “Africa” checklist. Confirm the current Japan provider and required certificate with your importer before shipment.
No listed vehicle is represented as eligible for import. Before paying a deposit, ask your local importer and relevant authority to check the exact VIN, model and variant.
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Prepare before committing
- Identify the TBS-appointed used-vehicle inspection provider covering Japan and ask for the current procedure.
- Ask whether a Certificate of Roadworthiness (CoR) or other evidence is required for the exact vehicle, and confirm inspection before shipment.
- Have the importer distinguish TBS conformity evidence, customs clearance and registration documents; ask about consequences of missing pre-shipment inspection.
Questions for your importer
- Which current TBS provider and procedure apply to this shipment from Japan?
- Which certificate and vehicle identifiers must match the shipment documents?
- What separate customs, registration and destination-cost requirements apply to this vehicle?
Official sources
- TBS · Imports and export control / used vehicle PVoC · Reviewed 2026-10-16
- TBS · Used-vehicle inspection procedure · Reviewed 2026-10-16
Enquire with these details
Send the stock ID or sourcing brief, destination and port, importer details, intended use and timing. Request a written quote identifying included and excluded work, responsible parties, payment terms and unresolved approvals. Freight, insurance and destination services must be specifically confirmed; an enquiry does not reserve a vehicle or confirm transport or delivery.