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Motor vehicle new Gazette 2023 7902-Gov N266

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GRN no. 266 on Motor Vehicle.pdf Import/Export Notice

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1. Prohibition on Importation of Certain Motor Vehicles into Namibia: Import and Export Control Act, 1994
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Prohibited Goods Goods 13/09/2022

Under the Import and Export Control Act, 1994, the following measures are implemented:

1. Prohibition on Importation:
   - The importation of second-hand motor vehicles older than 12 years into Namibia is prohibited for specific categories of vehicles listed in Annexure A, if they are from outside the common customs area defined in the Customs and Excise Act, 1998.
   - The same prohibition applies to vehicles registered within the common customs area for less than two years before importation into Namibia.

2. Exemptions:
   - Certain vehicle categories listed in Annexure B are exempted from these importation prohibitions.

3. Designated Port of Entry:
   - Walvis Bay is designated as the sole port of entry for all second-hand motor vehicles imported from outside the common customs area.

4. Repeal of Previous Notices:
   - Previous Government Notices Nos. 257 of 16 November 2004