Measure
Import and export of live aquatic organisms
| Type | Class | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permit Requirement | Goods | 30/12/2002 | |
| Summary: You need 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. |
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| Description: 28. (1) A person may not without written permission granted by the Minister import or export aquatic organisms. (2) The Minister may grant an approval for the import or export of live aquatic organisms subject to such conditions the Minister considers appropriate. (3) The Minister may inspect any aquatic organisms before or after they are imported and inspect any aquatic organisms that are destined for export. (4) The Minister may seize, hold, quarantine, disinfect or destroy any live aquatic organisms that have been imported or that are destined for import or export. |
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Commodities Affected by the Measure
| # | HS Code | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0301 | Live fish (Aquatic living organisms) |
Procedures Implementing the Measure
| 1 Application for registration as importer for live aquatic organisms/products | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Outcome | Valid For | Single Use |
| Import | Importer Certificate | 12 Months | No |
| 2 Application for import permit to import live aquatic organisms/products. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Outcome | Valid For | Single Use |
| Import | Import permit | No | |
| 3 Application for registration as an Exporter of aquatic organisms and aquaculture products at Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Outcome | Valid For | Single Use |
| Export | Exporter certificate | 12 Months | No |
| 4 Application for export permit of exporting live aquatic organisms/products | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Outcome | Valid For | Single Use |
| Export | Export permit | No | |
| 5 Procedures for Importation of Animals, Animal Products and Infectious Materials into Namibia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Activity | Outcome | Valid For | Single Use |
| Import | Import permit | 4 Months | No |
Legal Documents Related to the Measure
| Name | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Promulgation of Aquaculture Act 2002 (Act no.18 of 2002) | Act | Import/Export |