Trade Measures and Regulations

Exporters must follow the laws of importing and transit countries, obtain necessary authorizations, and can request the Minister to conduct health tests and issue a health certificate for aquatic exports.

A person need a written permission from the Minister to import or export aquatic organisms. The Minister can set conditions for approval, inspect, and take action on the organisms, including quarantine or destruction if necessary.

A person cannot import animals, animal products, or restricted materials through Namibia unless they have a special permit. Even with a permit, they cannot import these items if they are known or suspected to be infected, and the permit must specifically allow the importation of infected items.

A CITES permit is valid for only one shipment and must include specific details, such as the title of the Convention, the Minister's stamp, and a unique number. The permit is not transferable, and any changes must be authorized by the Minister.

Anyone who wants to trade or transport species listed under CITES must apply to the CITES Office using the provided form at least five working days before the activity.

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.

Importation of regulated material under section 4(2)(a) of the Act is restricted to specific ports and airports. These include major airports like Hosea Kutako International Airport, Eros Airport, and Mpacha Airport; seaports like Walvis Bay and Lüderitz; and various border posts, rail stations, and post offices across the country, such as Oshikango, Oranjemund, and Windhoek Railway Station.

An agent appointed in writing to act on behalf of an importer, exporter, or other party under the Customs and Excise Act, 1998.