Trade Measures and Regulations

Manufacturers or importers must apply to the regulator for registration of their manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with NAMS/EN 197-1 and NAMS/EN 197-2 standards. The application must include details of the cement type, manufacturing facility, a recent cement test report, and packaging information. The regulator will assess the application. Importing or trading cement from an unregistered facility is an offense, punishable by a fine of up to N$5,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both.

To apply for a permit to import, supply, or possess armaments, a person must complete Form Pol 573 and submit it to an authorized person. The application must include:

1. A report from the officer in charge of the local police station, commenting on the applicant’s suitability.
2. A report from the Chief of Explosives, detailing the nature of the armaments and the handling and storage facilities.
3. Any additional information required by regulation 5(2).

To export seeds from Namibia, a person must have a certificate from the Registrar authorizing the export. The application for the certificate must be made in the prescribed manner and include the required fee. The Registrar may inspect, sample, and test the seeds before granting the certificate, and the applicant must pay for these services. The Registrar can prohibit the export if deemed necessary. Exceptions exist for seeds intended for non-cultivation purposes or small quantities. Violating these regulations can result in a fine up to N$10,000, imprisonment for up to 12 months, or both.

A grower or miller who is not bound by certain agreements or determinations under specific sections of the law may sell their sugar cane or sugar, either for manufacture or consumption, within the Union or elsewhere. However, during the validity of such agreements or determinations, these millers must:

1. Export Requirement: Within six months after each year, export a proportionate quantity of sugar based on the total sugar they manufactured that year, in line with what millers with assigned quotas have exported.

2. Supply for Rebate: Sell or provide the board with a proportionate quantity of sugar at a rebate price, similar to what millers with quotas offer to manufacturers entitled to a rebate. This sugar must meet the grade required by the manufacturers.

The board must inform millers about estimates related to the quantities of sugar that will be exported, sold at a rebate, or manufactured by those with assigned quotas. The total quantities from the final estimate will be considered the official quantities for these purposes. 

Finally, millers are not exempt from their obligations even if they are unable to acquire the necessary sugar by purchase.

In Namibia, importing plant material, pests, soil, or other specified items requires a permit and must be done through designated entry points with proper documentation. Failure to follow these rules can result in a fine of up to N$20,000 or imprisonment for up to 2 years.

To import feed-grade horticultural products for animal feed, an importer must obtain a trade import permit from the NAB and pay the required fees. The permit will only be issued once payment proof is provided, and the product must not be used for human consumption. NAB inspectors will verify the import at the border and conduct inspections, with costs covered by the importer.