Trade Measures and Regulations
| Name | Type | Class | Summary | Validity From | Validity To |
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| Exportation of Meat | Registration Requirement |
Goods |
Meat can only be exported from high-capacity, registered facilities. Owners must register their abattoirs or plants as export establishments. The meat must be marked as required by the importing country, and the container used for export must be sealed with a unique number at the time of loading. |
17/09/2004 | |
| Export of meat or meat products to prescribed countries | General |
Goods |
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. |
28/11/1994 | |
| Exporting of motor vehicle | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
Motor vehicle owners who plan to export their vehicle must notify the registering authority, which will update the vehicle's records and acknowledge the notification. |
06/04/2001 | |
| Registration requirements to harvest, trade and export Devil's Claw | Registration Requirement |
Goods |
Namibian citizens can harvest, trade, or export Devil's Claw if they meet permit requirements and are registered with the MET. |
28/07/2010 | |
| Unpolished diamonds to be valued and sealed before export | Inspection Requirement |
Goods |
No one can export unpolished diamonds from Namibia without first submitting the diamonds to the Minister for market value determination. This valuation considers the agreed sale price and international market prices. After valuation, the diamonds must be sealed before export and cannot be handled otherwise. Exceptions are made for diamondiferous concentrates or materials that might contain unpolished diamonds. Violating these rules can result in a fine of up to N$1,000,000, up to 20 years in prison, or both. |
01/04/2000 | |
| Prohibition relating to import of unpolished diamonds | Prohibited Goods |
Goods |
No one can import unpolished diamonds into Namibia without a specific permit. However, this rule does not apply to unpolished diamonds that were originally exported from Namibia, processed abroad, and are now being returned. Violating this regulation can result in a fine of up to N$1,000,000, up to 20 years in prison, or both. |
01/04/2000 | |
| Possession, disposal, enrichment, re-processing and export of source material specified in Part 5 of Schedule 1 | General |
Goods |
No one can possess, dispose of, enrich, reprocess, import, or export certain source materials in Namibia without written permission from the Minister and must meet specific conditions. To obtain this permission, a person must apply in a form specified by the Minister, providing all necessary documents and information. |
31/12/1992 | |
| Export of diamondiferous concentrate | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
No one is allowed to export diamondiferous concentrate from Namibia without a permit, unless acting under a lawful agreement with the permit holder. Any unpolished diamonds recovered from the exported concentrate must be returned to Namibia within the period specified in the permit. Violating these regulations can result in a fine of up to N$1,000,000, up to 20 years in prison, or both. |
01/04/2000 | |
| Prohibition relating to export of unpolished diamonds | Prohibited Goods |
Goods |
No one is allowed to export unpolished diamonds from Namibia unless they meet specific criteria: they must be a producer, a holder of a prospecting licence, a dealer, a permit holder, or acting under a lawful agreement with one of these parties. Violating this law is a serious offense, punishable by a fine of up to N$1,000,000, up to 20 years in prison, or both. |
01/04/2000 | |
| No importation or exportation of explosives without permit | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
No one is allowed to import or export explosives without a permit from an inspector. |
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| Restrictions on entering into, residence in, conducting of business in or the bringing of certain articles or substances into, export processing zones | Restriction |
Goods |
No one is allowed to conduct retail business or move goods from an export processing zone without written permission from the Minister, in consultation with the Minister of Finance. |
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| Prohibition of unauthorized importation, supply or possession of certain firearms or classes of articles | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
No one, except on behalf of the State or with a permit from the Minister, may import, supply, or possess any armament in Namibia. This includes cannons, machine guns, rocket launchers, projectiles, grenades, explosives, incendiary devices, and their parts or imitations, as well as ammunition designed to explode on impact. The Minister may issue a permit to import, supply, or possess armaments after an application and payment of fees, subject to specified conditions. The Minister can withdraw the permit at any time. Subsection (1) does not apply to guns or projectiles used solely for whaling. If a person becomes disqualified or the permit is withdrawn, the police can seize the armament without a warrant, and it will be handled according to the law. |
11/06/1996 | |
| Prohibition of importation or exportation of arms and ammunition without permit | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
No one, except on behalf of the State, can import or export arms or ammunition in Namibia, including items in transit, without a permit issued under section 23. However, this does not apply to licensed individuals importing their own arms and compatible ammunition. |
11/06/1996 | |
| Export Requirements for Minerals or Groups of Minerals. | Restriction |
Goods |
No person may export minerals from Namibia without written permission from the Commissioner, unless they hold a relevant licence or are exempted by law. Failure to comply with this requirement can result in a fine of up to R20,000 or imprisonment for up to two years. |
31/12/1992 | |
| Prohibition of certain actions without authorisation, licence and registration | Prohibited Goods |
Goods |
No person may possess, import, export, or transport any radiation source or nuclear material unless explicitly authorized by a license. Additionally, no one may instruct or permit others to perform these activities on their behalf without such authorization. |
16/05/2005 | |
| Sale, donation, export and removal of protected plants | General |
Goods |
No person other than the lawful holder of a permit granted by the Minister shall sell, donate or export or remove from Namibia, any protected plant: Provided that the owner of a nursery licensed under section 75 may without such permit sell or donate and export and remove from Namibia any protected plant cultivated on the premises of such nursery. |
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| Fee to defray expenditure incurred by inspectorate of manufacturers, builders, importers and number plate manufacturers | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
Registered manufacturers, builders, importers, and number plate manufacturers must pay an annual fee, while those not required to register must pay per vehicle design or modification, and the inspectorate must report fees and costs to the Permanent Secretary annually by June 1st. |
06/04/2001 | |
| Procedure for change of particulars of manufacturer, builder, import(‘r or number plate manufacturer | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
Registered manufacturers, builders, importers, or number plate manufacturers must notify the Minister of any changes to their details within 21 days, and the Minister will then update the relevant register. |
06/04/2001 | |
| Customs Supervision | General |
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. |
29/04/1996 | |
| Import Permit to be Presented at Place of Entry | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
The importer of poultry products must present the import permit for verification to an officer at the entry point into Namibia. |
05/04/2013 |