The
organizer (BET)
can assist in the processing of entry visas for participants
to the fair if requested. The type of visa will be
the one which allows applicants to “carry out temporary
business” i.e. Business Visas. Applicants are required
to fill in the Visa Application Forms, send two colour
passport size photos, copies of passport covering
the pages with a photo, issue and validity dates,
names and number. BET will charge US$ 30.00 for processing
the documents. Visas will be faxed back or left at
the airport arrival desk. Such documents should reach
BET before 10th June, 2007.
CONFERENCE
FACILITIES
Conference during trade fairs can be arranged
to be held in an air-conditioned conference room which
has a sitting capacity of 45 people.
RESTAURANTS
These are high class restaurants offering
services during the trade fairs. Both African and
International Cuisine are served. In additional to
the high class restaurants, there are also middle
class restaurants offering mostly local dishes.
ADVERT
SPACE
Strategic advert spaces are available.
Demand for these spaces is highest during the International
Trade Fairs and events. Clients may choose to put
their adverts to one or more of the following:
Bill
Board on the wall surrounding the fairgrounds
Road
signage
Pavilion
branding
Hosting
of banners during the event
CAR
PARK
The DITF has a large car parking
lot, which is situated outside the fair complex. Only
authorized vehicles may be brought into the fair grounds.
Authorized vehicle must be parked in designated car
parks . All vehicles brought into the fair grounds
are at the owner’s risk and the entry of a vehicle
into the fair grounds impliedly authorized BET to
remove it at the owner/driver’s cost and risk if incorrectly
parked or present without authority.
UTILITIES
Pavilions and the fair complex in
general are supplied with ample water for various
purposes. The 240v electricity is
in constant supply. Pavílion have enough sockets,
and overhead lighting, however exhibitors may contact
authorities for additional or adjustments to suit
their needs.
BUSINESS
CENTRE
The Business
Services Bureau (BSB) located
in the office of the Directorate of Research and Planning,
Stand No. 82 A offers secretarial services, photocopying,
binding, typing, internet surfing etc. A fee is charged
for the services rendered.
TELEPHONE
AND FAX
Telephone and fax services are found
at the Tanzania Telecommunications Company Ltd Pavilion
(TTCL) located on Plot No. 65, Taifa Avenue within
the fair grounds. TTCL is a regular participant at
the Dar es Salaam International Trade Fair.
PROCEDURES
FOR IMPORTATION OF EXHIBITION SAMPLES AND GOODS
(i)
All Imported goods must be declared in the Import
Declaration Form (IDF) obtainable in Customs or TISCAN
offices at the cost of 10 USA Dollars.
(ii)
On arrival the goods have to be inspected by M/S TISCAN
9Destination Inspection). A fee of 1.2% FOB value
and 10 USA dollars processing fees will be payable
to Customs; including duties and taxes.
(iii)
Trade samples and stand construction equipment are
to be declared under Temporary Importation documents
with bond security (CB 10) or cash deposit payable.
(iv)
All “FCL-Containers are subject to Destination Inspection
and tax payment to them before release, is mandatory.
(v)
All goods for exhibition and sale while the exhibition
is in progress are subject to full payment of taxes
before release.
(vi)
Exhibitors sharing container through their Embassies
shall be treated like exhibitors in No. 3 above.
(vii)
Goods for destruction must have prior approval on
application from the Commissioner for Customs and
Excise (T).
(viii)
In all cases an appointed Customs C & F agent
shall be entrusted to clear exhibitors goods to avoid
delays emanating from clearance Ignorance.
Exhibitors are requested to contact the Clearing Agents
for information on Import Duties, Excise Duty and
VAT for respective products they want to import so
that they can know in advance the amount of tax liability
they have to pay on arrival. Under declaration is
an offence.
REQUIRMENTS FOR IMPORTATION
OF FOOD PRODUCTS FOR EXHIBITION
i) Registration of importer and food products to be
imported;
ii)
Application for importation by filling the relevant
forms with prescribed information;
iii)
Food must pass through a port of entry indicated in
the form;
iv)
Inspection of the food at the port of entry by the
inspector who may release, detain or recommend re-export;
v)
Regular laboratory analysis to check compliance;
vi)
Health certificate from a food regulatory agency and
a certificate of analysis;
vii) The remaining shelf life of non-perishable food
should be more than six months by the time it arrives
at the port of entry;
viii)
Foods found non-complying to specification at the
port of entry shall be re-exported to the country
of origin at the expense of the importer;
ix)
Promotional materials need approval by TFDA to prevent
misleading information directed to the consumers ;
x)
Unregistered food products are not allowed to be sold
to consumers;
xi)
All Exhibitors for food products must have exhibition
permit from TFDA
IMPORTATION
OF PHAMACEUTICALS FOR EXHIBITION
The
importer has to be a:-
i)
Registered pharmaceutical manufacturer;
ii)
Registered pharmaceutical wholesale dealer;
iii)
Government department e.g. MSD or approved Non-government
health facilities (NGO’s);
iv)
Authorized person/organization that conduct clinical
trials in the country and has an ethical clearance
certificate;
v)
Person authorized to import drugs for special conditions
as exhibitions;
vi)
The importer has to submit an application for importation
of exhibit pharmaceuticals to the Director General
of TDFA together with a Proforma Invoice. The Proforma
Invoice should indicate the type and amount of pharmaceutical
products to be imported for exhibition. All the imported
pharmaceuticals MUST be the registered by the TDFA
or given special approval for exhibitions;
vii)
The Proforma and the supporting documents will be
scrutinized and if found that they meet all the requirement
as specified in the Guideline for importation, they
will be approved. A certificate of official approval
to import will then be granted;
viii)
A drug inspector must inspect each consignment of
drug upon arrival at the port of entry, before being
released;
ix)
Pharmaceutical products for exhibitions should not
be sold and must be written “NOT FOR SALE” or “SAMPLES
FOR PROMOTION” on the pack;
x)
Promotion material to be used during exhibition must
be submitted to TFDA for approval at least two (2)
weeks before exhibition. No fee is charged.
PROCEDURES
FOR SELL OF GOODS DURING THE FAIR (FOREIGNERS)
Foreigners
who intend to sell their goods should follow the following
procedure:
.
Submit a request to Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
Office – Samora or Temeke Branches showing value of
goods imported together with the expected sales proceeds.
.
Pay Stamp Duty deposit to TRA at a rate of Tshs. 40/=
for each Tshs. 1,000/= (0.04%).
.
Ensure that after payments of stamp duty deposit cash
sale books and receipt books are endorsed by TRA Regional
Revenue Officers indicating that Stamp Duty has been
paid.
.
Make sure that the endorsed cash sale or receipts
are issued to customers upon sale.
.
At the end of exhibition liaise with Regional Revenue
Officer for stamp duty adjustment.
. Note that the above procedure can be done by the
Clearing and Forwarding Agents on Exhibitors behalf.
PROCEDURES
FOR SELL OF GOODS DURING THE FAIR
(LOCALS)
. Local exhibitors who are registered under
VAT must ensure that they issue Tax Invoices or receipts
to customers generated from Electronic Cash Registers.
At the same time those who have Stamp Duty Composition
Agreement should issue receipts or cash sales accordingly.
.
For local exhibitors who are neither registered under
VAT nor under Stamp Duty Composition Agreement should
comply as for procures for foreigners above.
.
TRA officers will all the time visit the trade fair
to examine tax compliance. In case you need further
information contact them in their offices located
in BET’s premises.
31ST
DITF MARKETING CAMPAIGN
An extensive marketing campaign is already underway
to attract more
exhibitors and visitors for the 31st Dar es Salaam
International Trade Fair.
The strategies include the following:-
.
Direct mailing to the past DITF participants
.
Radio promotion and TV adverts.
.
Advertising in major local news papers.
.
Mobilization through the Tanzanian foreign missions.
.
Promotion through the local an foreign, Chamber of
Commerce and Industry association.
.
Placement of extensive street banners/posters, billboards
and road signage.
.
Direct public relation to foreign mission in Dar es
Salaam through door to door conversing.
.
Insert in world wide exhibition directories
.
Promotion through our website http//www.tptanzania.com/ditf
