Trade Measures and Regulations
| Name | Type | Class | Summary | Validity From | Validity To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application for an Import or Export permit - CITES | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
Anyone who wants to trade or transport species listed under CITES must apply to the CITES Office using the provided form at least five working days before the activity. |
15/08/2011 | |
| ANTI-DUMPING, COUNTERVAILING AND SAFEGUARD DUTIES | General |
Goods |
01/08/1998 | ||
| Animal, Animal product or Restricted Material Imported Contrary to Act or Presenting Risk | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
A person need a written permission from the Minister to import or export aquatic organisms. The Minister can set conditions for approval, inspect, and take action on the organisms, including quarantine or destruction if necessary. |
20/04/2011 | |
| Animal Identification Regulations: Animal Diseases and Parasites Act, 1956; Keeping of register of imported designated animals; | General |
Goods |
01/02/2011 | ||
| Animal Identification Regulations: Animal Diseases and Parasites Act, 1956 | General |
Goods |
01/02/2011 | ||
| Animal Identification Regulations: Animal Diseases and Parasites Act, 1956 | General |
Goods |
01/02/2011 | ||
| Agents and Auctioneers | General |
Services |
If an agent imports goods into Namibia on behalf of a principal, the importation is considered to be made by the principal. However, if the agent is registered and the principal is not, and the agent pays the tax and retains proof of this, the importation is deemed to be made by the agent. |
27/11/2000 | |
| Additional requirements for registration of motor vehicle that is registered outside borders of Namibia | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
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. |
06/04/2001 | |
| Additional requirements | General |
Goods |
Exporters must follow the laws of importing and transit countries, obtain necessary authorizations, and can request the Minister to conduct health tests and issue a health certificate for aquatic exports. |
09/04/2010 | |
| Acts or omissions by manager, agent or employee | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
01/07/1972 | ||
| Accountable institutions | General |
Goods |
An agent appointed in writing to act on behalf of an importer, exporter, or other party under the Customs and Excise Act, 1998. |
24/12/2012 | |
| Access to Records and Computers | General |
Services |
A taxation officer authorized by the Commissioner can stop, search, and question vehicles and people suspected of importing goods into Namibia. |
27/11/2000 | |
| Access to information held by Centre | General |
Goods |
If the Centre suspects that certain information is relevant to Namibia's national security or economic stability, it must disclose this information to relevant authorities, including details about financial transactions, import/export activities, and identifying information. |
24/12/2012 | |
| Access to biological and genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge. | General |
Goods |
To access, research, or commercialize biological and genetic resources in Namibia, or to export them, you must apply for an access permit and follow specific regulations. Additionally, you need an export permit and a material transfer agreement to transfer these resources or associated traditional knowledge. |
01/11/2021 | |
| (Repeating) - MEAT BOARD OF NAMIBIA CONDITIONS TO THE REGISTRATION OF PRODUCERS OPERATING ABATTOIRS AND PROCESSING PLANTS | Registration Requirement |
Goods |
10/08/2018 | ||
| . Animal Identification Regulations:; Imported designated animals to be registered on central database | General |
Goods |
01/02/2011 | ||
| Prohibition to Export from the Territory any Karakul Pelts | Prohibited Goods |
Goods |
The board, with the approval of the Council of Ministers, can prohibit the export of karakul pelts unless a permit is issued. They may also require that exported pelts meet specific quality standards, based on recommendations from a representative body of producers. |
06/10/2022 | |
| Importation of Specialised Controlled Agronomy Products | Special |
Goods |
Importing maize meal, wheat flour, and pearl millet flour into Namibia is generally not allowed unless decided otherwise by the board. However, certain specialised agronomic products can be imported with a special permit, and organic products are allowed if they have a third-party organic certificate and meet other requirements. |
31/12/2014 |