Tanzania · Embassy legalisation
Certificate of Origin Attestation for Tanzania from India
Your certificate of origin is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Tanzania. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Tanzania.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Tanzania High Commission, New Delhi
Certificate of origin for Tanzania: what and why
The certificate of origin (COO) states the country where your goods were produced. Customs in the importing country uses it to apply duties, check restrictions and clear the cargo. The non-preferential COO is the version that is usually legalised. Non-preferential certificates of origin are issued by authorised agencies, including Indian chambers of commerce, through the DGFT's online certificate of origin platform.
Many African customs authorities and banks ask for legalised commercial invoices and certificates of origin, especially for shipments paid by letter of credit.
Companies dealing with Tanzania are most often asked for a legalised certificate of origin during customs clearance at the port of entry, as well as for payment under a letter of credit and import duty assessment.
A certificate of origin issued in India is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the High Commission of Tanzania in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Certificate of Origin issued in India
- Used in
- Tanzania
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Tanzania High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Tanzania High Commission legalisation
- Translation
- English or Swahili – sometimes requested – check with the authority
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
How to get a certificate of origin attested for Tanzania
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the certificate of origin and any list your buyer or authority in Tanzania gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the certificate of origin.
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
Tanzania High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Tanzania in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
Back to you
The finished certificate of origin is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Tanzania.
What to send us
- Bill of lading or airway bill copy
- Matching commercial invoice and packing list
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Signed original certificate of origin
Avoid rejection
- Consignee name, invoice number and quantities must be identical on every document.
- Preferential COOs under trade agreements usually do not need embassy legalisation; check your buyer's instruction first.
- Legalise the COO and the invoice together; embassies compare them line by line.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Tanzania High Commission compares names across the set.
Certificate of Origin attestation for Tanzania: FAQs
Does Tanzania accept the apostille on an Indian certificate of origin?
No. Tanzania is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the certificate of origin needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Tanzania High Commission in New Delhi.
What is the process for certificate of origin attestation for Tanzania?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Tanzania High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the certificate of origin back to you.
Can the certificate of origin be legalised after the goods have shipped?
Yes. Legalisation can be done after shipment, but the buyer may need the stamped original before customs releases the goods, so plan it in parallel with shipping.
Which papers should accompany the certificate of origin for Tanzania?
Usually: Signed original certificate of origin; Matching commercial invoice and packing list; Bill of lading or airway bill copy.
What is the timeline for certificate of origin attestation for Tanzania?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Tanzania High Commission at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the certificate of origin, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Is a translation needed for Tanzania?
English documents are often accepted in Tanzania, but some authorities ask for English or Swahili. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
Other documents for Tanzania
- Shipping Bill Attestation for TanzaniaExport & shipping
- Packing List Attestation for TanzaniaExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Attestation for TanzaniaExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Attestation for TanzaniaExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for TanzaniaPharma
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Send your certificate of origin for Tanzania
Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Office: C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, India. Drop off in Delhi NCR or courier from any city in India; documents return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.