Tanzania duty free

Travellers aged 18 or older (excluding those returning from neighbouring countries) may bring the following duty-free allowances:

• Perfume and Eau de Toilette: Up to 500 ml, with no more than 125 ml can be perfume.
• Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 250g of tobacco.
• Alcohol: 1L of alcoholic beverages.

Prohibited Imports

Prohibited imports include narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, pornographic materials, counterfeit currency and goods, hazardous chemicals and toxic waste, used underwear, plastic carrier bags, and certain animal products and plants without proper certification.

Travellers should also be cautious with:
• Drones: often require special permission to import or use.
• Prescription medication: must be accompanied by a doctor’s prescription to avoid confiscation or legal issues.
• Plastic carrier bags: these are banned in Tanzania, and travellers bringing them into the country may face fines or confiscation at the border. Eco-friendly alternatives should be used instead.

Prohibited Exports

Banned exports include national cultural artefacts and antiquities, certain protected plant species, and local currency by non-residents.

Prohibited exports include wildlife and products derived from wildlife (including ivory, skins, and trophies), precious stones and minerals.