Medical Products Exporter to Tanzania
Manshav Impex is a premier Indian OEM manufacturer and global exporter of certified surgical gloves, surgical blades, hypodermic syringes, IV cannulas, infection-control PPE, and hospital equipment to healthcare distributors, hospital groups, and government health ministries across Tanzania. Major port of entry for medical devices, OEM surgical disposables, and hospital furniture for East Africa.
High-Precision Medical Consumables for Tanzania
Manufactured in Class 100,000 (ISO Class 8) cleanrooms under strict ISO 13485:2016 and WHO-GMP protocols with 100% lot traceability.
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, 200 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)
Surgical Blades & Scalpels
HS 8211.91 · 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
How medical devices actually clear into Tanzania
Regulator & registration
- Authority
- TMDA — Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority
- Governing instrument
- Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Act, Cap. 219
- Classification
- Class A, B, C, D by risk
- Local representative
- Mandatory. A Tanzanian local responsible person holds the registration.
- Realistic timeline
- 6–12 months
Registration route, in order
- 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
Pre-shipment conformity
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.
Duty & tax by HS heading
| HS | Product | Duty | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4015.12 | Surgical and examination glovesExemptions apply to specified medical supplies | 0–10% (EAC CET) | 18% VAT |
| 9018.31 | Syringes, with or without needles | 0% (EAC CET, medical) | Commonly exempt |
Indicative and tied to the HS heading shown. Tariff lines change and your exact classification governs — confirm against the current schedule before pricing. Checked May 2026.
Ports & 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 procurement
MSD — Medical Stores Department — is the central public procurement and distribution body.
OEM & private label for Tanzania
We manufacture private-label medical devices and surgical consumables for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in Tanzania.
Explore Full Medical Range for Tanzania
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.
Exporting Medical Consumables to Tanzania
Who must hold the medical device registration in Tanzania?
Mandatory. A Tanzanian local responsible person holds the registration.
How do I register a medical device with TMDA in Tanzania?
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.
Is pre-shipment inspection or a conformity certificate required for Tanzania?
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.
What import duty applies to surgical gloves and medical disposables in Tanzania?
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.
Which port should I use for medical imports into Tanzania?
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.
Who buys medical supplies publicly in Tanzania?
MSD — Medical Stores Department — is the central public procurement and distribution body.
Can packaging and documentation be supplied in English or Swahili?
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.
What Incoterms are available for delivery to Dar es Salaam?
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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