Quick answer
Who is a reliable pliers supplier and exporter for Tanzania?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports pliers to buyers in Tanzania, including Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Arusha. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Tanzania needs pliers
Tanzania combines a large farming sector with gold and gemstone mining, a growing manufacturing base in Dar es Salaam and major rail and power projects. Dar es Salaam port also serves Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi and the DRC.
Pliers are everyday tools for electricians, plumbers and mechanics, sold through hardware stores and replaced as they wear or go missing on site.
Construction & infrastructure in Tanzania
The SGR railway, the new capital at Dodoma and housing in Dar es Salaam drive building-material demand.
In Tanzania, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy pliers from us mainly for electrical installation and automotive workshops.
Who buys pliers: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Tanzania
Factories in Dar es Salaam and Morogoro need MRO supplies and power-transmission parts.
In Tanzania, factories & oems and mro distributors buy pliers from us mainly for plumbing and maintenance and repair.
Who buys pliers: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Wholesale & retail distribution in Tanzania
Distributors and retailers in Tanzania import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Tanzania, hardware stores and supermarkets buy pliers from us mainly for assembly lines and retail hardware stores.
Who buys pliers: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Automotive & workshops in Tanzania
Auto-parts traders in Tanzania turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Tanzania, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy pliers from us mainly for electrical installation and automotive workshops.
Who buys pliers: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Typical uses: Electrical installation · Automotive workshops · Plumbing · Maintenance and repair · Assembly lines · Retail hardware stores.
Top 5 cities for pliers in Tanzania
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of pliers. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Pliers in Dar es Salaamport: Dar es SalaamTanzania's commercial capital and main port, with edible-oil refineries, food plants and gateway traffic for landlocked neighbours.Wholesale & retail distributionManufacturing & plant maintenanceConstruction & infrastructure
- 02Pliers in Dodomavia Dar es Salaam · 1–2 days by SGR rail or roadThe national capital, with government building projects and a sunflower-growing hinterland.Construction & infrastructureWholesale & retail distribution
- 03Pliers in Arushavia Tanga · 1–2 days by roadSafari tourism capital with horticulture, coffee and gemstone trading.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Pliers in Moshivia Tanga · 1–2 days by roadCoffee and sugar region on the slopes of Kilimanjaro.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 05Pliers in Mbeyavia Dar es Salaam · 2–3 days by roadSouthern highlands farming region with cement production and a trade corridor to Zambia and Malawi.Wholesale & retail distribution
Importing pliers into Tanzania: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Tanzania — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 07:00–16:30 Tanzania time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +255 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Swahili, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Tanzanian shilling (TZS); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | TANCIS and the Tanzania Electronic Single Window |
| Tariff framework | EAC common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Pliers specifications for Tanzania
Typical specification range for pliers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Tanzania's import requirements.
| Material | Chrome vanadium steel, carbon steel |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 150 mm, 160 mm, 180 mm, 200 mm, 250 mm |
| Finish | Polished, satin chrome, black oxide |
| Handles | PVC dipped, dual-material, 1000 V insulated |
Types of pliers available
- Water Pump Pliers
- Cutting Pliers
- Bent Nose Pliers
- Long Nose Pliers
- Jaw Locking Pliers
- Combination Pliers
Standards: ISO 5746, DIN ISO 5743, IEC 60900 or the standard your project specifies. Regulated goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the TBS Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme.
Price, duties & landed cost in Tanzania
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Tanzanian shilling (TZS) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Dar es Salaam |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the EAC Common External Tariff |
| Import conformity | Regulated goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the TBS Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Tanzania
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.
