Trade Measures and Regulations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Manufacturers or importers must apply to the regulator for registration of their manufacturing facility to ensure compliance with NAMS/EN 197-1 and NAMS/EN 197-2 standards. The application must include details of the cement type, manufacturing facility, a recent cement test report, and packaging information. The regulator will assess the application. Importing or trading cement from an unregistered facility is an offense, punishable by a fine of up to N$5,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both.