# Dar es Salaam Port Free Trade Zone

*Last updated: 2026-06-18*

> A Free Trade Zone (FTZ) within a port goes further than a standard bonded warehouse: goods may be stored, processed, repackaged, and transshipped inside the zone without triggering customs duties, import VAT, or other levies.

A Free Trade Zone (FTZ) within a port goes further than a standard bonded warehouse: goods may be stored, processed, repackaged, and transshipped inside the zone without triggering customs duties, import VAT, or other levies. Those obligations arise only when goods leave the zone and enter the national customs territory. At Dar es Salaam, shipping lines use the FTZ for transshipment operations, commodity traders for interim storage, and importers to manage cash flow by deferring the point of duty payment. Forwarders working with FTZ cargo must pay close attention to the permitted operations defined by Tanzanian customs regulations, as the scope of allowed activities varies significantly between jurisdictions.

**Source:** [https://www.trade.gov](https://www.trade.gov)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Dar es Salaam Port Free Trade Zone |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 108 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-18 |
| Source | https://www.trade.gov |

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