Trade Measures and Regulations
| Name | Type | Class | Summary | Validity From | Validity To |
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| Standard Operating Procedures to be Followed for a Class Abattoir Registration | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
Before operating an export abattoir, the applicant must first get approval from the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) after pre-approval by the Meat Board of Namibia (MBN). Export of meat products requires registration with the DVS, and abattoir owners must notify the Meat Board early to ensure adequate training for carcass classification. |
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| Exempted and Prohibited Telecommunications Equipment | Licensing Requirement |
Goods |
Certain telecommunications equipment listed in Annexure B are exempt from type approval and must be recorded in a register published by the Authority. The Authority can also publish a list of prohibited telecommunications equipment, which cannot be imported, sold, or connected, and may restrict the importation of equipment that poses risks or interference. |
21/08/2023 | |
| Labelling | General |
Goods |
Containers of Category A, Group I-hazardous substances imported, manufactured, or packed for sale in the Territory must be clearly labeled with the product name, chemical name, supplier's details, a skull and crossbones symbol with "Poison" and "Vergif," and warnings to keep out of children's reach. The same labeling requirements apply to Category B, Group I-hazardous substances imported from outside South Africa, and these labels must also be approved by the Registrar of Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies, and Stock Remedies, according to the 1947 Act. |
25/06/1979 | |
| General Provisions | Duty/Tax Payable |
Services |
Decisions or documents from the customs authority can be delivered by hand, registered post, telefax, or electronically. Exporters must keep records for five years, and failure to do so or pay levies can result in fines, interest, and penalties. |
01/06/2016 | |
| General powers of Minister | General |
Goods |
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| Records in respect of Schedule 4 substances and specified Schedule 3 substances for use by manufacturer, wholesaler, importer or exporter | General |
Goods |
Every holder of a permit or license for the manufacturing, packing, selling, importing, or exporting of Schedule 3 or Schedule 4 substances is required to maintain a detailed record for each substance. This record must include information about every import, export, manufacture, packing, and sale of these substances. Specifically, for imports and exports, the record must include the permit or license number associated with the relevant import or export activities. |
25/07/2008 | |
| Returns to be submitted in respect of Schedule 4 substances and specified Schedule 3 substances | General |
Goods |
Every individual or entity that imports, exports, produces, or manufactures medicines containing Schedule 4 or specified Schedule 3 substances must submit an annual return to the Registrar by February 28. This return must include: (a) the quantity of the substance held in stock as of December 31 of the previous year; (b) the quantity acquired during the previous year through importation, production, or manufacture of raw materials or preparations; and (c) the quantity disposed of during that year. |
25/07/2008 | |
| Hunting for the sake of trophies and possession and export of trophies | General |
Goods |
Export of trophies are subject to a valid trophy hunting permit.
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| Goods Imported or Exported overland | General |
Goods |
For imported goods arriving by train, the railway authority must declare the arrival with Customs, including specific details about the goods, stores, crew, and passengers, while vehicles crossing Namibian borders must obtain written permission from the Controller or ensure all goods are properly declared. |
01/08/1998 | |
| Value of Export Levy Goods | Duty/Tax Payable |
Services |
For export levy purposes, the value of goods is their "free on board" price, which includes all costs up to the point of export, and if no such price exists, the customs authority will determine the value. |
01/06/2016 | |
| Goods Imported or Exported by Post | General |
Goods |
For goods imported into Namibia by post, the completed form or label with necessary duty particulars serves as the entry declaration required by law. Goods not meeting these requirements, or exempted by the Permanent Secretary, must be processed through a customs office, with any discrepancies leading to potential forfeiture. |
01/08/1998 | |
| forest import permit | General |
Goods |
Forest Regulation: Forest Act No. 12 of 2001 |
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| 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 | |
| Conditions of Wholesale License | General |
Goods |
General conditions for wholesale licenses include: 1. Compliance: Adhere to the Act, Regulations, and other applicable laws related to labor, safety, hazardous substances, security, health, and environment. The Minister may impose additional special conditions on a wholesale license. |
03/07/2000 | |
| Import and Export of Goods into or from an Export Processing Zone | Duty/Tax Payable |
Goods |
Goods entering or leaving an export processing zone must use the NAMSAD form (NA500/NA550) for customs and excise, and waste and scrap from the zone can be exported or imported under specific conditions set by the Commissioner. |
29/04/1996 | |
| Export levy goods and rates of export levy | Duty/Tax Payable |
Services |
Goods listed in the schedules of this Act are subject to an export levy at specified rates, and the Minister has the authority to amend these schedules, including adding or removing goods, changing levy rates, or introducing new schedules. |
01/06/2016 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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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| Mutual Recognition Agreement | General |
Goods |
If a mutual recognition agreement exists between Namibia's regulator and a foreign certification body, the regulator may accept cement evaluation results if they meet equivalent standards. Importers must apply to the regulator, pay a fee, and receive an attestation of conformity letter, valid for 21 days per consignment. The regulator may also physically verify the imported cement's quantity and type. |
20/02/2020 |