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🇹🇿 Export Market · East Africa

Medical Products Exporter to Tanzania

Indian manufacturer & exporter of surgical gloves, blades, syringes, IV cannulas and PPE for distributors, hospitals and health ministries in Tanzania.

Trade lane · India → Tanzania
Loading ports
🇮🇳 Mundra & Nhava Sheva
Discharge ports
🇹🇿 Dar es Salaam
Sea transit
14–20 days
Regulator
TMDA (Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority)

Major port of entry for medical devices, OEM surgical disposables, and hospital furniture for East Africa.

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In short: sourcing medical consumables for Tanzania

Manshav Impex is an Indian manufacturer & exporter of surgical disposables and hospital consumables produced at vetted, ISO 13485-certified partner factories and made to CE marking requirements, supplying Tanzania. Shipped from Mundra Port (INMUN1) and Nhava Sheva (INNSA1) to Dar es Salaam in 14–20 days. We supply the documentation your TMDA (Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority) registration requires, alongside 24-hour paperwork SLAs for Certificate of Origin (COO), Free Sale Certificates (FSC), and commercial invoices.

Paperwork Language
English & Swahili
Buyer Local Currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Made to Standards
CE MDR · ISO 13485 · EN 455 · EN 13795
Export Paperwork SLA
24-Hour Complete Dossier Guarantee
Technical Product Portfolio

High-Precision Medical Consumables Exported to Tanzania

Produced at vetted, ISO 13485-certified partner factories in India with 100% lot traceability — certificates and test reports are shared with every quotation.

Surgical Gloves

HS 4015.11 · AQL 1.0
  • Standards: EN 455 (Parts 1–4), ASTM D3577, ISO 10282, CE 2797
  • Specifications: 280 mm minimum beaded cuff, micro-textured grip, low protein (<50 µg/dm²)
  • Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) / Gamma Radiation (25 kGy) with sterile peel-pouch
  • Packaging: 50 pairs/dispenser box, 400 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)

Surgical Blades & Scalpels

HS 9018.90 · ISO 7740
  • Standards: BS 2982, ISO 7740, EN ISO 11607 sterile barrier packaging
  • Material: Grade T10/1095 High-Carbon Steel & AISI 420 Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Sizes: No. 10, 11, 12, 15 (Handle #3) and No. 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 (Handle #4)
  • Sterilization & Packaging: Gamma irradiated 25 kGy in airtight VCI foil packets; 100 pcs/box

Syringes & IV Cannulas

HS 9018.31 / 9018.39
  • Standards: ISO 7886-1, ISO 10555-1/5, ISO 8536-4, Non-pyrogenic & DEHP-free
  • Syringes: 2-part & 3-part Luer Lock / Luer Slip (1ml, 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 50ml)
  • IV Cannulas: 14G–26G with injection port & radio-opaque FEP/PTFE catheter wings
  • Needle Quality: Ultra-sharp siliconized triple-facet Japanese stainless steel needle

Surgical Gowns & Infection PPE

HS 6210.10 · AAMI Level 3/4
  • Standards: AAMI PB70 Level 3/4 fluid barrier protection, EN 13795 clinical compliance
  • Fabric: 45–55 GSM medical-grade SMS / SMMS non-woven with ultrasonic welded seams
  • Face Masks: Type IIR EN 14683 3-ply surgical masks (BFE ≥ 98%, fluid resistance 120 mmHg)
  • Drapes & Packs: Sterile laparotomy drapes, ophthalmic packs and universal surgical kits
Import & Regulatory Clearance

How Medical Devices Clear into Tanzania

Who registers, the steps in order, and the indicative duty on the main HS lines.

Regulatory Authority
TMDA — Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority
Approval Pathway Timeline
6–12 months
Local License Requirement
Mandatory.

Registration & Clearance Route

Sequential legal procedure in Tanzania
  1. 1Appoint a Tanzanian local responsible person
  2. 2Submit the manufacturer's ISO 13485, CE marking evidence and Free Sale Certificate
  3. 3File the device registration dossier with TMDA and pay the fee
  4. 4Manufacturing site inspection, which TMDA may conduct or may waive on evidence
  5. 5Registration certificate issued and entered on the TMDA register

Indicative Customs Duty & Tax

By Harmonized System (HS) Code for Tanzania
HS CodeProductDutyTax
4015.12Surgical and examination glovesExemptions apply to specified medical supplies0–10% (EAC CET)18% VAT
9018.31Syringes, with or without needles0% (EAC CET, medical)Commonly exempt

Indicative tariffs verified against HS classifications. Actual tariff treatment is governed by local customs declaration schedules. Checked May 2026.

Pre-Shipment Conformity Inspection

PVoC applies through TBS (Tanzania Bureau of Standards) — a Certificate of Conformity is required before shipment, in the same pattern as Kenya but administered separately. A Kenyan CoC is not transferable.

Entry Ports & In-Land Clearance

Dar es Salaam is the entry port and also serves Zambia, Malawi, Burundi, Rwanda and the DRC through the central corridor. Dwell time at Dar is the variable to plan around, not the ocean leg.

Public Healthcare Procurement

MSD — Medical Stores Department — is the central public procurement and distribution body.

OEM & private label for Tanzania

We arrange private-label production of medical devices and surgical consumables at vetted partner factories for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in Tanzania.

Custom packaging
Inner boxes and master cartons in your brand.
Local-language text
Instructions for use printed in English & Swahili.
Flexible MOQs
Low trial quantities, scaling to full containers.
Lead times
14–25 day production cycles after artwork sign-off.
🌍 Tender Documentation on Request

Ministry Tender Pack & Product Specification Dossier

Our export desk prepares tender documentation for Ministries of Health, Central Medical Stores and hospital supply boards in Tanzania. Tell us the tender and we send the matching certificates and product documents.

Main products we export to Tanzania

Made in India and shipped to Dar es Salaam. Each page lists sizes, standards, packing and the documents for TMDA.

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Product Catalog

Explore Full Medical Range for Tanzania

Surgical Consumables
Sterile · EO
Hypodermic Syringes & Needles
Single-use · ISO 7886
Vascular Access & Infusion
Vascular · ISO 10555
Urology & Fluid Drainage
Closed System · 100% Silicone
Respiratory & Oxygen Delivery
Star Lumen · Medical PVC
Bandages & Wound Management
BP Grade · 100% Cotton
Personal Protective Equipment
EN 455 · AQL 1.5
Diagnostic & Lab Consumables
CE · ISO 6710
Orthopedic Trauma Implants
Titanium · SS 316L
Hospital Furniture & Beds
ICU Grade · IEC 60601
Electromedical Devices
CE · IEC 60601
Rehabilitation & Mobility
Mobility · 120 kg Load
Buyer Guides

Guides for Buyers in Tanzania

Export Guide
Supplying Medical Consumables to Tanzania: TMDA Product Evaluation, MSD Tenders & Dar es Salaam Clearance
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Logistics
Medical Supplies Sourcing in the East African Community (EAC): EACMRH Joint Harmonization, NDA/FDA Compliance & Landed CIF Economics
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Export Quote Desk

Request Export Pricing for Tanzania

Share your required product quantities and delivery port in Tanzania. Our international trade desk will provide formal CIF/FOB pricing, specification sheets, and regulatory support within 24 business hours.

Direct Ocean & Air Shipping

FCL & LCL container routing to Dar es Salaam with real-time tracking.

Import-Ready Documentation

Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, CoA, and registration files included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Exporting Medical Consumables to Tanzania

Mandatory. A Tanzanian local responsible person holds the registration.
Appoint a Tanzanian local responsible person. Submit the manufacturer's ISO 13485, CE marking evidence and Free Sale Certificate. File the device registration dossier with TMDA and pay the fee. Manufacturing site inspection, which TMDA may conduct or may waive on evidence. Registration certificate issued and entered on the TMDA register. Realistically allow 6–12 months.
PVoC applies through TBS (Tanzania Bureau of Standards) — a Certificate of Conformity is required before shipment, in the same pattern as Kenya but administered separately. A Kenyan CoC is not transferable.
Surgical and examination gloves (HS 4015.12): 0–10% (EAC CET), plus 18% VAT. Syringes, with or without needles (HS 9018.31): 0% (EAC CET, medical), plus Commonly exempt. These are indicative against the HS headings shown and were checked May 2026 — your exact classification governs, so confirm against the current tariff schedule before pricing.
Dar es Salaam is the entry port and also serves Zambia, Malawi, Burundi, Rwanda and the DRC through the central corridor. Dwell time at Dar is the variable to plan around, not the ocean leg.
MSD — Medical Stores Department — is the central public procurement and distribution body.
Yes. Commercial and technical documentation is provided in English & Swahili, and artwork for inner dispenser boxes, sterile peel-pouches and master carton markings is prepared with local regulatory text, batch numbers, manufacturing and expiry dates, and GS1 EAN-13 barcodes.
FOB (Nhava Sheva JNPT / Mundra), CIF or CFR (Dar es Salaam), and DDP. Cargo ships as FCL (20ft / 40ft HC) or LCL consolidation with humidity-protected packaging and marine insurance. Air freight is available for urgent hospital requirements.

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