Trade Measures and Regulations

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.

The Commissioner may refund tax on goods purchased in Namibia and exported by non-Namibian passport holders, if they provide original invoices and proof of export, and non-residents can get a tax refund within 30 days if they submit proof of tax paid and export.

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.

The customs authority can re-assess the export levy on goods at any time, regardless of their export status or whether payment has been made. If the re-assessment results in a higher levy, they will recover the extra amount; if it's lower, they will refund the excess and notify the exporter in writing.

The Director-General can grant type approval for consumer products if they are unlikely to pose a significant risk of exposure to ionizing radiation. Approved products fall into categories where possession, import, or use does not require further authorization if they don't significantly increase radiation exposure.

Anyone importing a radiation source without radioactive material must notify customs, which will authorize the import and notify the Director-General. This authorization is valid for one month and does not cover further use or possession. Importers must ensure products have clear labels indicating the presence of radioactive material and provide usage instructions.

Additionally, containers of radioactive materials from recognized foreign suppliers are deemed compliant if they meet their home country's regulations. Importers of sealed sources with high activity levels must have a contractual agreement for the return of the source after its useful life and submit this agreement to the relevant authority. They must return the source within 15 years or manage its disposal at their own cost.

The legislation prohibits the advertisement, sponsorship, and promotion of tobacco products. Specifically, no person may publish or broadcast advertisements related to tobacco use or utilize tobacco trademarks for advertising any organization or event. Manufacturers, importers, distributors, or retailers of tobacco products are banned from organizing or financially contributing to activities in Namibia.

Retailers can post signs indicating the availability and price of tobacco products at points of sale without violating this law. The sale or display of replica toys or candy products resembling tobacco is also prohibited. The Minister may issue regulations for phasing out existing sponsorships and addressing advertising matters.

Violations of these provisions can result in fines of up to N$200,000 or imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both. Additionally, tobacco product packaging must include health warnings and specify the constituents present, with non-compliance also resulting in similar penalties.

The master of any ship or pilot of any aircraft arriving in Namibia must lodge a cargo declaration with Customs, answer related questions, and produce necessary documents. They must comply with designated places of entry unless forced by uncontrollable circumstances, and obtain clearance for departures, following prescribed regulations and conditions.

The Minister has the authority to create regulations necessary to achieve the goals of the Act. These regulations can cover various aspects, such as health certification for aquatic organisms, disease control, and the regulation of import, export, and sale of aquaculture products.

The Minister is empowered to make regulations concerning the control and management of activities related to methylated spirit, including its manufacture, import, export, and sale. These regulations also cover the licensing of factories and individuals, as well as the maintenance of records for these activities.

The Minister may make regulations in relation to the keeping of registers relating to the obtaining, processing, sale or export of the skins of game or wild animals; the registers to be kept by any person who imports or sells or offers for sale or is, for the purpose of selling it, in possession of coyote getters and cartridges therefor; and the regulation of the import, cultivation and control of any plant, whether it is an indigenous plant or not.