Courier from Chennai to Tanzania
Send parcels, gifts, food and documents to Tanzania — Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha and across the country. Rates effective 16 July 2026.
Courier charges
Courier rates to Tanzania
Africa Express
Africa Express
Example: a 10 kg parcel costs 10 × ₹455 = ₹4,550
Rates for 1 – 5 kg
Prices in ₹, taxes as applicable. Charged on actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher. Full terms
What you can send
- Clothes, sarees and textiles
- Books, documents and certificates
- Sealed snacks, sweets, pickles and spices
- Gifts, handicrafts and decor
- Personal items and accessories
Not allowed or restricted
- Meat, dairy and fresh produce
- Cash, gold, jewellery and valuables
- Perfumes, aerosols and flammable liquids
- Loose batteries and power banks
- Medicines without a prescription
Documents you need
- Sender’s ID proof — Aadhaar, passport or PAN
- Receiver’s full address, postcode and phone
- List of items with approximate value
- For business shipments: invoice and GST/IEC
FAQs
Courier to Tanzania: common questions
What is the courier charge from Chennai to Tanzania?
The 1 kg rate to Tanzania starts at ₹1,400. From 6 kg we charge per kg: on Africa Express it is ₹455/kg for 6–10 kg, ₹455/kg for 11–15 kg, ₹455/kg for 16–20 kg, ₹455/kg for 21 kg and above. Rates are effective 16 July 2026.
How much does it cost to send 10 kg to Tanzania?
On Africa Express, a 10 kg parcel costs 10 × ₹455 = ₹4,550. The final price depends on the actual or volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
How long does a courier to Tanzania take?
Africa Express usually delivers in 6–10 working days after dispatch from Chennai. Customs checks at destination can occasionally add a day or two.
Do I have to pay customs duty in Tanzania?
Any destination duties and taxes, where applicable, are paid by the receiver. Personal gifts of low value are often not charged, but this is decided by Tanzania customs.
Can I send food items to Tanzania?
Dry, sealed and well-packed food such as snacks, sweets, pickles and spices can usually be sent. Meat, dairy and fresh produce are not allowed. Tell us what you are sending and we will confirm before you pack.
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