Trade Measures and Regulations
| Name | Type | Class | Summary | Validity From | Validity To |
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| Clearance and origin of goods, liability for and payment of duties | General |
Goods |
01/08/1998 | ||
| Clearance and origin of goods, liability for and payment of duties | General |
Goods |
01/08/1998 | ||
| Clearance and origin of goods, liability for and payment of duties | General |
Goods |
01/08/1998 | ||
| Clearance and origin of goods, liability for and payment of duties | General |
Goods |
01/08/1998 | ||
| Certain import permits temporarily deemed to be licences to possess arms | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
A permit issued under section 23 for importing an arm into Namibia will be considered a license to possess that arm for a specified period, as endorsed by the authorized staff member following the Minister's directions. |
11/06/1996 | |
| Catching, capturing and killing of game and wild animals | General |
Goods |
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| Cancellation of motor trade number | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
If the Minister believes a motor trade number holder has violated regulations while running their business, they can cancel the trade number. |
06/04/2001 | |
| Calculation of Tax payable: Rules Relating to Input Tax | Duty/Tax Payable |
Goods |
A registered person cannot deduct input tax for passenger vehicles, entertainment, or petroleum products unless these are used for specific business purposes. If only some supplies and imports are taxable, input tax deductions must be proportional to the taxable supplies compared to all supplies and imports made. |
27/11/2000 | |
| Calculation of Tax payable: Calculation of Tax Payable by Registered Person for a Tax Period | Duty/Tax Payable |
Services |
A registered person must pay tax based on their output tax minus eligible input tax deductions, including certain imports and insurance payments. Input tax deductions require a bill of entry and can only be claimed within specific time limits. |
27/11/2000 | |
| Asthma-metered dose inhalers | General |
Goods |
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| Assessment by exporter | Duty/Tax Payable |
Services |
An exporter must self-assess the export levy, declare it on the customs form, provide details to customs if requested, and notify customs immediately if any inaccuracies are found. |
01/06/2016 | |
| Assessment and Re - Assessment | Duty/Tax Payable |
Services |
The customs authority must check if goods need an export levy, calculate the amount if required, and either accept the self-assessment or make its own assessment of the levy. |
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| Application requirement when Exporting of Swakara Pelt and Swakara Wool | Registration Requirement |
Goods |
22/11/1982 | ||
| Application of Laws in Export Processing Zones, and Export and Import | Duty/Tax Payable |
Goods |
Any duties or taxes paid on goods exported to the zone from Namibia are not refundable, and goods removed from the zone to Namibia are considered imported and subject to relevant taxes. |
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| Application for temporary import of telecommunication equipment | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
You cannot import telecommunications equipment into Namibia without obtaining authorization from the relevant Authority. To apply, you must provide detailed information about the equipment, its purpose, location, and duration in Namibia, with the possibility of an extension; failure to remove the equipment after the permitted period may result in a fine or imprisonment. |
21/08/2023 | |
| Application for placing on market permit | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
01/11/2016 | ||
| Application for Permit for Contained use | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
01/11/2016 | ||
| Application for Import or in Transit Permit | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
To import a fertilizer, farm feed, or agricultural remedy, an individual must apply for an import or in transit permit using the specific forms provided in Annexure 1. The application must be submitted to the registrar with the required fee, product list, and any additional particulars, and the product must be registered or recorded in Namibia for the permit to be issued. |
09/12/2020 | |
| Application for Authorisation to Import Animals, Semen, Ova and Eggs | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
15/06/1993 | ||
| Application for Authorisation to Export Animals, Semen, Ova and Eggs | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
15/06/1993 |