Quick answer
Who supplies strainers in Zanzibar, Tanzania?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a strainers manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Zanzibar. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Zanzibar in about 12–22 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Y-type, basket and T-type strainers for pipelines, pumps and meters.
Why Zanzibar needs strainers
Island tourism economy with hotel building and imports of consumer goods. Filters for engines, generators, compressors and hydraulics are replaced at every service interval.
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.
Marine, ports & fisheries in Zanzibar
Marine and port operators in Zanzibar buy corrosion-resistant alloys, pumps and seals that survive salt-water service.
In Zanzibar, shipyards and port operators buy strainers from us mainly for engines and generators and compressors.
Who buys strainers: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Engines and generators · Compressors · Hydraulic power packs · Water treatment · Chemical and food processing.
Delivery of strainers to Zanzibar
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to ZanzibarIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at ZanzibarZanzibar is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Zanzibar
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Tanzania working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Swahili, English) |
| Quotation | USD (TZS equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing strainers into Zanzibar: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Zanzibar, 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Tanzania working day is covered |
| 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 |
Leading industries in Zanzibar
- Hospitality & real estateAlso buys: Hotels & resorts, Restaurants & catering, Serviced apartments
- Marine, ports & fisheriesBuys strainers: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
Strainers specifications for Zanzibar
Typical specification range for industrial filters & strainers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Tanzania's import requirements.
| Filter types | Cartridge, bag, basket, spin-on, element |
|---|---|
| Media | Cellulose, glass fibre, polypropylene, SS mesh |
| Micron rating | 1 to 500 micron |
Standards: ISO 16889, ISO 2941, ISO 4548 or the standard your project specifies. Regulated goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the TBS Pre-shipment Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme.