Trade Measures and Regulations

Any duties or taxes paid on goods exported to the zone from Namibia are not refundable, and goods removed from the zone to Namibia are considered imported and subject to relevant taxes.

Export of trophies are subject to a valid trophy hunting permit.

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.

Forest Regulation: Forest Act No. 12 of 2001

The ordinance prohibits the sale, manufacture, or importation of certain foodstuffs, cosmetics, and disinfectants that do not meet specified safety and quality standards. Offenses include selling items containing prohibited substances, failing to comply with prescribed composition and purity standards, or offering contaminated products. The sale of any foodstuff that has been altered to deceive consumers regarding its quality or nutritional value is also prohibited. Exceptions exist for substances necessary for safe manufacturing that do not mislead consumers.

False advertising and misleading descriptions related to these products are offenses under the ordinance, but generic geographical names can be used if they accurately represent the product. Special defenses allow individuals to prove they believed their products were not intended for human consumption or that they acquired them under warranty. Liability is placed on the importer, manufacturer, or packer for non-compliance unless they can demonstrate otherwise.

Imported products may be detained for analysis, and if found non-compliant, they may be confiscated or returned. The ordinance can also be applied to imported articles intended for other jurisdictions, with the Executive Committee able to adjust regulations as necessary.

To combat illicit trade in tobacco products, the regulation stipulates that no person may sell or import tobacco products unless the packaging includes specific information. This information must state "Sales only allowed in Namibia" and "Manufactured in 'name of country'," displayed in Helvetica upper-case letters in black on a white background, covering at least 60% of either side panel of the package. The products must also comply with additional regulations. For tobacco products in transit through Namibia, the packaging must include details about the shipment route, destination, final selling point, point of departure, consignee, and a batch or serial number. Additionally, a consignment note or similar document containing this information must accompany the products.