Trade Measures and Regulations
| Name | Type | Class | Summary | Validity From | Validity To |
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| Matters relating to registers and records | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
The Minister will maintain a register of manufacturers, builders, importers, and inspectors, and each manufacturer, builder, or importer must record all motor vehicles they produce or import. |
06/04/2001 | |
| Manufacture and Sales of Fertilizers and Farm Feeds Containing Substances Derived from Animal Carcasses. | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
01/07/1972 | ||
| Manufacture and sale of fertilizers and farm feeds containing substances derived from animal carcasses | Prohibited Goods |
Goods |
01/07/1972 | ||
| Manner of suspension or cancellation of registration of number plate manufacturer | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
06/04/2001 | ||
| Manner of suspension or cancellation of registration of manufacturer, builder or importer | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
If a manufacturer, builder, or importer fails to meet registration conditions, the inspectorate will recommend suspension or cancellation to the Minister. The Minister will notify them and allow them to submit comments before making a final decision, and if registration is canceled, the affected party must return their certificate within 14 days. |
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| Manner of registration of manufacturer, builder or importer | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
hen the Minister receives an application, they must ensure it is complete, have the inspectorate evaluate the applicant's compliance, and get a police report on the applicant. If satisfied, the Minister will register the applicant with or without additional conditions; otherwise, the Minister will notify the applicant that they are not registered. |
06/04/2001 | |
| Manner of registration by manufacturer, builder or importer who is registering authority | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
From a specified date, manufacturers, builders, or importers must register and record details of their motor vehicles within seven days and update ownership changes until a registration certificate is issued, but they are not responsible for registration fees. |
01/04/2001 | |
| Manner of change of conditions on which manufacturer, builder, importer or number plate manufacturer is registered | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
The Minister must notify and consider any representations from manufacturers, builders, importers, or number plate manufacturers about changes to their registration conditions and then issue a new registration certificate reflecting these changes. |
06/04/2001 | |
| Manner of application for registration of motor vehicle | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
You must apply to register a motor vehicle within 21 days after the liability date using the approved form. For a new vehicle, the application must include a certificate from the manufacturer or importer with details such as the chassis number, engine number, make, model, and other specific information. |
06/04/2001 | |
| Manner of application for registration of manufacturer, builder or importer | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
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. |
06/04/2001 | |
| Manner of application for and registration of number plate manufacturer | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
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. |
06/04/2001 | |
| Manifest of Cargo | General |
Goods |
In cases where more than one container operator is involved in the venture, the container operators shall elect one of themselves to represent the group, and this operator shall be responsible for the provision of import container lists as specified in paragraphs (a) and (b). |
05/06/2001 | |
| Maintenance of records | General |
Goods |
The competent authority must keep detailed and accurate records of all goods in and out of an export processing zone, including their quantity, value, and handling details, and ensure these records are accessible to officers and the Commissioner. |
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| Licencing | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
01/08/1998 | ||
| Licences | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
A license for Group I-hazardous substances can only be issued to importers for specific purposes, including sale for mining or industrial use, to licensed wholesale distributors, pharmacists, government departments, laboratories, research institutions, or educational institutions. |
25/06/1975 | |
| Liability of importer, manufacturer or packer | Restriction |
Goods |
If a foodstuff, cosmetic, or disinfectant in a sealed package does not comply with the Ordinance, the person identified on the label as the importer, manufacturer, or packer is presumed responsible. They can be convicted unless they prove: 1. They did not import, manufacture, or pack the article. However, this presumption does not absolve them from liability for selling the non-compliant article. |
30/12/1988 | |
| Liability in regard to substance sold in a sealed package | Restriction |
Goods |
18/11/2011 | ||
| Liability for export levy | Duty/Tax Payable |
Services |
The liability for an export levy on goods begins when a customs declaration is lodged and a levy status document is issued, and ends when the levy is fully paid, with the levy being a debt owed to the State. |
01/06/2016 | |
| Levy on import, distribution or sale of tobacco products | General |
Goods |
01/04/2014 | ||
| Landing of Unentered Goods | General |
Goods |
All goods imported into Namibia by ship or aircraft must be placed in an approved location before customs entry, and until then, the carrier remains responsible for the goods and any applicable duties. |
01/08/1998 |