Procedures for Exportation of Minerals

PROCEDURES FOR EXPORTATION OF MINERALS OR MINERAL SAMPLES FROM TANZANIA

People who have the right to export minerals; –

• Mineral right holders (special mining licence, mining licence, primary mining licence, processing licence, smelting licence and refining licence)

• A holder of a dealer licence

• A non-resident

• A non-resident with a Tourist Visa

Note: Holders of broker licences are not authorized to export minerals.

Permits required for minerals exportation

• Export Permit

• Certificate of Origin for tanzanite Minerals;

• Tanzania Kimberley Process Certificate for Diamond Minerals

• ICGLR Certificate for Tin, Tantalum & Tungsten Minerals

• Special Export Permit for Non-residents and Tourists

• Export Permit for Minerals from Gem Trade Fair in Tanzania

Note: Holders of broker licences are not authorized to export minerals.

PApplicable Fees

• The application fee for the export permit is USD 100

• Application fees for Special Export Permits for tourists and non-residents are USD 250 and USD 2000 respectively

• Proof of payment of royalty and Inspection fees for minerals to be exported

• In the case of a non-resident with a Tourist Visa, a different fee applies for exporting minerals with a value not exceeding USD 1,000