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Animal feed imports like white maize, wheat, and pearl millet require NAB approval, but yellow maize can be imported without approval if it's not for human consumption. Importers must obtain an NAB trade import permit, pay permit fees, and ensure inspections by NAB inspectors, who will verify that the products are strictly for animal feed use. Importers are also responsible for inspection costs, and any other necessary permits must be obtained from relevant authorities.

11.1 Feed-grade controlled agronomic products (white maize, wheat, and pearl millet) may be imported for animal feed upon written approval by the NAB.

11.2 Yellow maize may be imported for animal feed without obtaining written approval from the NAB, provided it’s not used for human consumption and the import permit procedures must be followed.

11.3 If yellow maize is used for human consumption the registration requirements for millers must be fulfilled and the applicable milling license fees must be paid in full.

11.4 The importer shall obtain a trade import permit from NAB stating that the purpose of importing is for animal feed use only.

11.5 The importer shall be required to pay the permit fee, before submitting a permit application.

11.6 The import permit shall only be issued once the proof of payment has been received.

11.7 No levies shall apply to products imported for animal feed, provided such products are strictly not used for human consumption.

11.8 The imported consignment shall be receipted by NAB Inspectors at the entry border, subject to the validity of the permits and submission of the required import documents.

11.9 Any other import documents/permits required by other regulatory border agencies or ministries must be obtained.

11.10The importer shall be responsible for the cost of inspections which includes transport, meals, and accommodation, based on NAB rates.

11.11Accommodation costs shall only be applicable in situations where overnight is necessary for the Inspector due to distance from the duty station.

11.12The importer will be invoiced for the application based on a total of three (3) inspections. The first inspection will be done during the offloading of the consignment and the remaining two inspections will be unannounced.

11.13The import requirements stated under point 7.7 must be complied with fully and in terms of white maize, wheat, and pearl millet grain or meal imported for animal feed, the feed grade certificate must be obtained from the country of origin and it must clearly state the product being imported is feed grade.

11.14The NAB will physically verify the imported grain at the first offloading point to make sure that the product is indeed animal feed grade.