Tanzanian exporters have gained duty-free access to China on 100% of tariff lines from 1 May 2026, under a zero-tariff policy covering 53 of Africa’s 54 countries, with Eswatini the only excluded nation. Bilateral China-Tanzania trade reached USD 11.28 billion in 2025, up 27% year-on-year, with cashew nuts, sesame, honey, avocados, coffee, gold, and graphite among the Tanzanian products positioned to benefit from access to the world’s second-largest economy.
Eswatini is the only excluded nation due to its diplomatic recognition of Taiwan. The first batch of Tanzanian honey has already cleared into China through the dedicated green channel for African agricultural exports.
Sesame, cashew nuts, avocados, coffee, tea, sisal, fish, and tropical fruits are positioned to benefit from the elimination of tariff costs and improved price competitiveness in the Chinese market. Mineral exports, including gold, gemstones, and graphite, are also expected to expand under the new framework. Supporting measures introduced alongside the tariff cuts include the green channel for African agricultural products, digitalization of rules of origin procedures, and mutual recognition of inspection and quarantine standards, all aimed at reducing customs clearance costs and time.
Read more at: https://www.tanzaniainvest.com/economy/trade/china-zero-tariff-duty-free-access
