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0207 Meat and edible offal, of the poultry of heading 01.05, fresh, chilled or frozen:

Measures Applicable to the Commodity

1. Exportation of animals, animal products or restricted materials
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Permit Requirement Goods 28/12/2018
2. Designated entry and exit points
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 28/12/2018
3. Import Permits and Transit Permits
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Permit Requirement Goods 28/12/2018
4. Restriction on Importation of Poultry Products
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Permit Requirement Goods 17/02/2020

A person cannot import certain poultry products into Namibia without an import permit issued by the Minister. However, up to 5 kg of poultry products can be imported without a permit for personal or immediate family consumption.

5. (Repeating) - MEAT BOARD OF NAMIBIA CONDITIONS TO THE REGISTRATION OF PRODUCERS OPERATING ABATTOIRS AND PROCESSING PLANTS
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Registration Requirement Goods 10/08/2018
6. Meat Board of Namibia Conditions to the Registration of Producers Operating Abattoirs a d Processing Plants
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Registration Requirement Goods 01/08/2018

Abattoirs and processing facilities must be registered to legally sell or export meat in Namibia. The Meat Board can suspend a facility's registration if criminal proceedings related to violations of international agreements on livestock and meat standards are initiated against the operator.

7. Permit for Importation of Animals, Animal products and Restricted Material for Entry into Namibia
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Permit Requirement Goods

To import any animal, animal product, or restricted material into Namibia, a person must have a valid import permit and follow the conditions specified in the permit. Even with a permit, if the item is known or suspected to be infected and the permit does not specifically allow importation in such a condition, the item cannot be imported.

8. Permit for Importation of Animals, Animal Products and Restricted Material for Conveyance in Transit through Namibia
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Permit Requirement Goods 20/04/2011

A person cannot import animals, animal products, or restricted materials through Namibia unless they have a special permit. Even with a permit, they cannot import these items if they are known or suspected to be infected, and the permit must specifically allow the importation of infected items.

9. Notice to be Given and Health Certificate Obtained Before Import
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Permit Requirement Goods 20/04/2011

Anyone planning to import animals, animal products, or restricted materials into or through Namibia must notify the Chief Veterinary Officer in advance and obtain a health certificate from the exporting country's authorities.

10. Animal, Animal product or Restricted Material Imported Contrary to Act or Presenting Risk
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Permit Requirement Goods 20/04/2011

A person need a written permission from the Minister to import or export aquatic organisms. The Minister can set conditions for approval, inspect, and take action on the organisms, including quarantine or destruction if necessary.

11. Quarantine Stations
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Inspection Requirement Goods 20/04/2011

The Chief Veterinary Officer, with the Minister's approval, can set up quarantine stations on state land in Namibia. These stations will handle the detention, inspection, and treatment of animals and animal products to prevent the spread of diseases.

12. Import Permit to be Presented at Place of Entry
Type Class Valid From Valid To
Permit Requirement Goods 05/04/2013

The importer of poultry products must present the import permit for verification to an officer at the entry point into Namibia.

13. Export of meat or meat products to prescribed countries
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 28/11/1994

Meat or meat products from certain animals can only be exported to specific countries if they meet strict processing and storage requirements at approved facilities. If the Director finds that these products contain prohibited substances or do not meet the necessary conditions, they cannot be exported.

14. Export of meat or meat products to prescribed countries.
Type Class Valid From Valid To
General Goods 17/12/1991

Standards Applicable to the Commodity

Tariffs Applicable to the Commodity