Trade Measures and Regulations

Anyone authorized to handle wildlife specimens under CITES must report their actions to the CITES Office within 14 days, and the Minister can require permit holders to keep records and report on the management of the wildlife.

To apply for an import permit, an importer must complete and submit the official form. Providing false information is a punishable offense. Imported meat must be stored to prevent contamination, with security measures to avoid tampering, and relevant documents must be available for inspection. Veterinary checks must confirm the meat’s safety, link it to the import permit, check temperature maintenance, and ensure no contamination occurred during transport

The registrar may either refuse or grant an application for an import or in transit permit, issuing it in the specified forms, with the permit's validity limited to the period indicated, after which reapplication is necessary if importation is still desired.

The Minister may, in the public interest, issue a notice in the Gazette to prohibit or restrict the import or export of specific goods into or from Namibia, either entirely or under certain conditions specified in a permit. Goods can be classified based on their source, destination, or purpose. Permits may also specify the quantity, value, price, timeframe, and conditions for import or export, including rules on possession, ownership, or use after importation.

The Minister, or an authorized person, can cancel, amend, or suspend any permit if its conditions are not met, if the permit holder is convicted under the Act, or if it's in the public interest. The Minister can also amend or withdraw any public notice. Additionally, the Minister can require anyone involved in importing, exporting, manufacturing, or handling goods to provide relevant information within a specified timeframe.

No one, except on behalf of the State or with a permit from the Minister, may import, supply, or possess any armament in Namibia. This includes cannons, machine guns, rocket launchers, projectiles, grenades, explosives, incendiary devices, and their parts or imitations, as well as ammunition designed to explode on impact.

The Minister may issue a permit to import, supply, or possess armaments after an application and payment of fees, subject to specified conditions. The Minister can withdraw the permit at any time. Subsection (1) does not apply to guns or projectiles used solely for whaling. If a person becomes disqualified or the permit is withdrawn, the police can seize the armament without a warrant, and it will be handled according to the law.

If a mutual recognition agreement exists between Namibia's regulator and a foreign certification body, the regulator may accept cement evaluation results if they meet equivalent standards. Importers must apply to the regulator, pay a fee, and receive an attestation of conformity letter, valid for 21 days per consignment. The regulator may also physically verify the imported cement's quantity and type.