Sesame Import Clearance
The primary importers of sesame seeds include Tanzania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and several other countries.
Import Duty Calculation:
Taxes:
Import taxes on sesame primarily consist of customs duties and value-added tax (VAT). The taxable base is the customs-assessed dutiable value (typically based on CIF price, i.e., cost of goods + freight + insurance). Taxation standards also vary depending on the type of sesame.

Tax Rates:
Commodity Codes and Rates:
Edible sesame seeds: 10% customs duty, 9% VAT
Seed sesame: 0% customs duty, 9% VAT
Tariff Reductions:
Tariff reductions may apply based on country of origin under preferential tariff agreements.