Iringa divided as TRA’s new 2pc forest produce levy takes effect

Iringa. The Tanzania Revenue Authority’s (TRA) new two percent levy on forest produce, including timber, logs, and poles, has stirred mixed reactions among farmers and traders in Iringa as stakeholders assess its implications for revenue collection and business formalisation.

Introduced through amendments to the 2025/26 Finance Act, the tax took effect on January 1, 2026.