Trade Measures and Regulations

Manufacturers, builders, or importers must get approval for any motor vehicle design or modification, obtain a letter of authority, and secure a roadworthy certificate from the Namibian Police before registering the vehicle.

To register as a number plate manufacturer, an application must be submitted to the Minister, who will review it, require evaluations and reports from the inspectorate and Namibian Police, and then determine suitability, with ongoing evaluations for registered manufacturers and importers.

The Minister can require that motor vehicle manufacturers, builders, or importers notify the inspectorate of their activities, obtain and hold a model number, and may also require police clearance and a roadworthy certificate for registration.

An application under section 21(1) must be submitted on the approved form and include acceptable identification, the appropriate fees, a customs activity number for motor vehicle importers, and any additional documents required by the Minister.

The competent authority is responsible for supervising goods in export processing zones, ensuring access for officers, maintaining detailed records, securing goods, and managing proper storage, handling, and annual reconciliations of goods.

Supervisors can check export processing zone enterprises by auditing records, counting goods, examining transactions, and reviewing security and storage conditions. They can also inspect goods and search people, vehicles, and packages entering or leaving the zone.

Goods entering or leaving an export processing zone must use the NAMSAD form (NA500/NA550) for customs and excise, and waste and scrap from the zone can be exported or imported under specific conditions set by the Commissioner.

Meat or meat products from certain animals can only be exported to specific countries if they meet strict processing and storage requirements at approved facilities. If the Director finds that these products contain prohibited substances or do not meet the necessary conditions, they cannot be exported.

When registering a motor vehicle from outside Namibia, you need proof of customs compliance, the vehicle's registration documents from its home country, and a police clearance or SARPCCO certificate.