Commodity
4411 Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances
Measures Applicable to the Commodity
1. Harvesting, Transportation, Processing, Sale, Importation, Transit, and Exportation of Forest Produce and Issuing of Permits, Licences and other Documents Required for those Activities
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Requirement | Goods | 03/08/2015 | |
The passage outlines regulations requiring licences or permits for harvesting, transporting, selling, marketing, exporting, and importing forest produce. General dealers are exempt from needing a marketing licence but must prove legal procurement. Exporting unprocessed forest produce is restricted unless authorized for special purposes. A true copy of the relevant licence must accompany forest produce during transport. Importing forest produce requires an import permit and proof of export from the origin country. Farming or trading honey-producing organisms also requires authorization, and honey harvesting is restricted from September to December unless the organisms are fed. |
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2. Importation of plants, plant products and other regulated articles
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Requirement | Goods | 27/10/2008 | |
In Namibia, importing plant material, pests, soil, or other specified items requires a permit and must be done through designated entry points with proper documentation. Failure to follow these rules can result in a fine of up to N$20,000 or imprisonment for up to 2 years. |
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3. Inspection of imported articles
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection Requirement | Goods | 27/10/2008 | |
When importing regulated articles, you must present them for inspection by a plant quarantine officer as soon as possible after arrival or at a directed time and place. You cannot move the article until the officer gives written consent, and failure to comply can result in a fine up to N$20,000 or imprisonment for up to 2 years. |
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4. Powers in relation to articles unlawfully imported or presenting risk
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Goods | 27/10/2008 | |
If a plant quarantine officer finds that an imported regulated article violates Namibian regulations or poses a pest risk, they can direct the importer to treat, remove, or destroy it. In urgent cases, the officer may skip the notice and directly handle the destruction, with costs borne by the importer and no liability for the State or officers. |
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5. Consignments in transit
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Goods | 27/10/2008 | |
An importer or responsible person must ensure that regulated articles in transit through Namibia are not removed or transferred without the approval of a plant quarantine officer and that all related requirements are met. Violating these rules can result in a fine up to N$20,000 or imprisonment for up to 2 years, or both. |
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6. Regulations
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Goods | 27/10/2008 | |
The Minister may create regulations on various aspects related to permits, fees, and the inspection and treatment of imported plant materials to prevent pests in Namibia. These regulations can cover procedures for quarantine, storage, and export, as well as the management of quarantine stations and exemptions for research. The regulations may vary in application, authorize specific approvals, and include penalties for non-compliance. |
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