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Who is a reliable socket sets supplier and exporter for Tanzania?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports socket sets 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 socket sets
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.
Wrenches and hand tools are consumed by workshops, maintenance crews and fitters, and tool distributors need wide assortments at dealer prices.
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 socket sets from us mainly for automotive and fleet workshops and industrial maintenance.
Who buys socket sets: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
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 socket sets from us mainly for plumbing and pipe fitting and assembly lines.
Who buys socket sets: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Automotive & workshops in Tanzania
Vehicle parts dealers and workshops in Tanzania stock tyres, hydraulic jacks, lubricants, accessories and workshop tools — fast-moving lines that suit mixed-container imports.
In Tanzania, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy socket sets from us mainly for hardware retail and e-commerce and automotive and fleet workshops.
Who buys socket sets: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Wholesale & retail distribution in Tanzania
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Tanzania buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Tanzania, hardware stores and supermarkets buy socket sets from us mainly for industrial maintenance and plumbing and pipe fitting.
Who buys socket sets: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Automotive and fleet workshops · Industrial maintenance · Plumbing and pipe fitting · Assembly lines · Hardware retail and e-commerce.
Top 6 cities for socket sets in Tanzania
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of socket sets. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Socket Sets 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.Manufacturing & plant maintenanceWholesale & retail distributionConstruction & infrastructure
- 02Socket Sets 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
- 03Socket Sets in Arushavia Tanga · 1–2 days by roadSafari tourism capital with horticulture, coffee and gemstone trading.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Socket Sets in Moshivia Tanga · 1–2 days by roadCoffee and sugar region on the slopes of Kilimanjaro.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 05Socket Sets 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
- 06Socket Sets in Mtwaraport: MtwaraSouthern port for natural gas, cement and cashew exports.Oil, gas & petrochemicals
Importing socket sets 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 |
Socket Sets specifications for Tanzania
Typical specification range for wrenches, sockets & tool kits; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Tanzania's import requirements.
| Materials | Chrome vanadium, S2 tool steel, chrome molybdenum (impact sockets) |
|---|---|
| Drive sizes | ¼", ⅜", ½", ¾", 1" |
| Key types | Hex (Allen), Torx, ball-end, T-handle |
| Kits | 12 to 216-piece kits in blow-moulded or metal cases |
Standards: DIN 3117, DIN 3124, ISO 2936, ISO 1703 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.
