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The NAB can issue import permits for donated horticultural products for humanitarian purposes, but only after considering the local market impact. Importers must complete a form, provide required documents, and follow all import procedures, ensuring that the products are not sold in Namibia and comply with other regulatory requirements.

10.1 The NAB may issue import permits to the government or other organisations for the importation of donated controlled horticultural products for humanitarian purposes, after due consideration of the impact of such on the local market.

10.2 Importers of the donated controlled agronomic products shall be required to submit a written request by way of completing the prescribed form and attach the applicable documents for the NAB’s consideration.

10.3 Once such a request has been approved by NAB, the importer shall be required to apply for an import permit for statistical and control purposes. The normal import permit procedures shall apply.

10.4 The importer shall comply with the import document requirements stated under point 7.8 of this document.

10.5 The consignment shall be inspected at the first point of offloading in Namibia.

10.6 Donated products shall not be sold in Namibia and shall only be used for the intended purpose.

10.7 The importers shall be required to comply with the import requirements of other cross-border regulatory agencies since the NAB permit is not final.

10.8 The NAB board reserves the right to refuse the importation of controlled agronomic products, if such imports may be detrimental to the industry.