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Chemicals shipped to Tanzania

Mining is the largest chemical consumer in Tanzania, with gold operations around Geita and Mwanza needing reagents, inorganics and assay chemicals. Pharmaceutical formulators in Dar es Salaam and Arusha buy APIs and intermediates, and cashew, sisal and other agricultural processors use specialty chemicals. Paint and construction chemical producers, food and beverage plants and water treatment utilities add further volume. Dar es Salaam also serves as a gateway for landlocked neighbours. Zemixal ships from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Dar es Salaam in about 14–20 days, with Tanga and Mtwara as alternatives. Air freight to Julius Nyerere International or Kilimanjaro takes roughly 3–5 days. Every lot carries a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS, and the Bulk CAS lookup lets procurement teams check up to 200 CAS numbers against the Zemixal catalogue in one step.

Tanzania Logistics facts Documents

VapiNhava Sheva / MundraDar es Salaamsea 14–20 daysDar es Salaam Julius Nyerere (DAR)air 3–5 days

Tanzania at a glance

Logistics facts for Tanzania
Capital	Dodoma
Currency	Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages	Swahili, English
Discharge seaports	Dar es Salaam, Tanga, Mtwara
Arrival airports	Dar es Salaam Julius Nyerere (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO)
Sea transit from India	14–20 days port to port
Air transit	3–5 days
Chemical regulator	GCLA (Government Chemist Laboratory Authority)
Pharma regulator	TMDA (Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority)

Transit timeline by sea

1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
14–20 daysOcean transit to Dar es Salaam
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: GCLA (Government Chemist Laboratory Authority).

Indicative door to door by sea: 21–37 days

By air the same journey usually takes 7–15 days from order to delivery.

Importing chemicals into Tanzania

Under the Industrial and Consumer Chemicals (Management and Control) Act, importers and their chemicals generally must be registered with the Government Chemist Laboratory Authority (GCLA), which issues an import permit for each consignment. APIs and finished medicines need TMDA registration and import permits. Some products also require a TBS Certificate of Conformity before shipment. Entries are lodged through the TANCIS customs system, so the invoice must match the permit details exactly. Dangerous goods follow IMDG or IATA rules.

Main buying sectors

Mining and mineral processingPharmaceutical formulationAgriculture and cashew/sisal processingPaints and construction chemicalsFood and beverageWater treatment

Industrial hubs we deliver to

Dar es Salaam · Arusha · Mwanza · Tanga · Geita

Document checklist

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
GCLA chemical import permit / registration
TMDA import permit for APIs and medicines
TBS Certificate of Conformity where applicable
Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable

The exact set depends on product, quantity and end use. We confirm it in writing with every quotation.

Why buyers in Tanzania order from Zemixal

Zemixal pairs GCLA-matched documents with supply for Tanzania's mines, formulators and utilities through Dar es Salaam.

By division

What we supply to Tanzania

Ordered by how often buyers in Tanzania ask for them.

Specialty Chemicals

Polymers, monomers, dyes, flavours, essential oils, water treatment and process chemicals for…

876 products

Inorganics & Metals

Inorganic salts, rare earths, high-purity metals, nanomaterials, sputtering targets, optics an…

5,293 products

Lab Reagents

Reagent-grade salts, acids, indicators, titrants, standard solutions and synthesis reagents fo…

3,487 products

Solvents (HPLC & GC)

HPLC, LC-MS, GC, spectroscopy, anhydrous and bulk solvents in bottles to drums, packed for saf…

590 products

APIs

Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients across anti-infective, CNS, cardiovascular, metabolic,…

385 products

Pharmaceutical Intermediates

Organic and heterocyclic building blocks, key starting materials and API process intermediates…

14,468 products

Biochemicals

Amino acids, buffers, carbohydrates, enzyme substrates, nucleotides, media, stains and natural…

2,841 products

Impurity Reference Standards

Pharmacopoeial impurities, nitrosamines, metabolites, labelled internal standards and API work…

20,060 products

Specialty Chemicals: a sample for Tanzania

Specialty Chemicals for Tanzania

Nitric Acid 60-68%, ACS, AR 65%

CAS: 7697-37-2
Formula: HNO₃
MW: 63.01 g/mol

ZX-037011

Hydrogen peroxide 30% solution, AR ≥30%

CAS: 7722-84-1
Formula: H₂O₂
MW: 34.02 g/mol

ZX-037038

Kinetine, plant tissue culture tested >99.5%

CAS: 525-79-1
Formula: C₁₀H₉N₅O
MW: 215.21 g/mol

ZX-037048

Sulphuric Acid, AR ≥25%

CAS: 7664-93-9
Formula: H₂O₄S
MW: 98.08 g/mol

ZX-037061

Nitric acid 10% solution, AR

CAS: 7697-37-2
Formula: HNO₃
MW: 63.01 g/mol

ZX-037076

1-Heptanol, AR 99.5%

CAS: 111-70-6
Formula: C₇H₁₆O
MW: 116.2 g/mol

ZX-037078

2-Ethylhexanol, for GC 99.0%

CAS: 104-76-7
Formula: C₈H₁₈O
MW: 130.23 g/mol

ZX-037110

2,3,5-Triiodobenzoic acid, plant tissue culture tested

CAS: 88-82-4
Formula: C₇H₃I₃O₂
MW: 499.81 g/mol

ZX-037150

Questions

Shipping to Tanzania

What does GCLA registration mean for our order?

Both the importer and each chemical must normally be registered with the GCLA, and a permit is issued per consignment. Send us the permit before loading so the product names, quantities and CAS numbers on our invoice match it. We provide the COA and SDS the GCLA may request.

Can mining reagents travel by air to Tanzania?

Small quantities of some reagents can fly under IATA rules, but cyanide salts, strong acids and many oxidisers are restricted or cargo-aircraft only. Most mining chemicals are shipped by sea to Dar es Salaam. We check each UN number and advise the permitted route.

Is there a minimum order for Tanzanian buyers?

No fixed minimum applies. Lab reagents and standards can be ordered in catalogue pack sizes and sent by courier, while mining and treatment chemicals usually move in drums or bags by sea. The quotation proposes the pack size and route for your volume.

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