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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.
2. Bulk Sales: Sell fuel only in bulk quantities.
3. Sales Restrictions: Fuel sales to entities other than specified ones must follow regulation 8 and only occur at the wholesaler's dispensing point.
4. Approvals and Permits: Obtain all necessary import, export, and wholesale approvals and permits.
5. Record-Keeping: Maintain and submit required records and information to the Minister.
6. Specifications: Ensure petroleum products meet approved specifications.
7. Storage Facilities: Abandon storage facilities only as per Regulations.
8. Duties and Taxes: Pay all applicable duties, levies, and taxes.
9. Facility Changes: Notify the Minister of any changes to storage facilities before making them.
10. Dangerous Situations: Report any dangerous situations and corrective actions to the Minister.
11. Spill Regulations: Follow Regulations related to petroleum product spills.

The Minister may impose additional special conditions on a wholesale license.

 03/07/2000
Kinds of permits Permit Requirement
 Goods

The Minister has the authority to grant permits for various activities related to unpolished diamonds and diamondiferous materials for individuals not otherwise authorized by the Act. These activities include possessing, selling, buying, exporting, importing, and polishing unpolished diamonds, as well as handling diamondiferous concentrates and certain materials like sand or gravel that may contain diamonds. Permits can also allow entry, residence, travel, work, or visits in restricted areas, with conditions specified in the permit.

 01/04/2000
Unpolished diamonds to be valued and sealed before export Inspection Requirement
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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.

 01/04/2000
Duties payable on unpolished diamonds Duty/Tax Payable
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Any person entitled to export unpolished diamonds from Namibia must pay a 10% duty on the diamond's value before it is released by the Minister. This payment is split between the Diamond Valuation Fund and the State Revenue Fund. Those who pay this duty are exempt from paying royalties under the Minerals Act. However, no duty is required if it has already been paid or if the diamond was not recovered in Namibia. The Minister may remit, refund, or defer duty payments under certain conditions, and must report all such actions to the National Assembly annually.

 01/04/2000
Prohibition relating to import of unpolished diamonds Prohibited Goods
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No one can import unpolished diamonds into Namibia without a specific permit. However, this rule does not apply to unpolished diamonds that were originally exported from Namibia, processed abroad, and are now being returned. Violating this regulation can result in a fine of up to N$1,000,000, up to 20 years in prison, or both.

 01/04/2000
Export of diamondiferous concentrate Permit Requirement
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No one is allowed to export diamondiferous concentrate from Namibia without a permit, unless acting under a lawful agreement with the permit holder. Any unpolished diamonds recovered from the exported concentrate must be returned to Namibia within the period specified in the permit. Violating these regulations can result in a fine of up to N$1,000,000, up to 20 years in prison, or both.

 01/04/2000
Export of Polished Diamonds General
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Anyone planning to export polished diamonds of a specified weight from Namibia must notify the Minister at least 14 days in advance. The Minister may examine the diamonds within this period to confirm they are polished. If confirmed, the diamonds must be sealed before export. If the Minister does not examine the diamonds within 14 days, they can be exported without examination or sealing. Violating these regulations can result in a fine of up to N$1,000,000, up to 20 years in prison, or both.

 01/04/2000
Prohibition relating to export of unpolished diamonds Prohibited Goods
 Goods

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.

 01/04/2000
Offences and Penalties Duty/Tax Payable
 Goods
 01/08/1998
REBATES, REFUNDS AND DRAWBACKS OF DUTY General
 Goods
 01/08/1998
Value General
 Goods
 01/08/1998
Licencing Licensing Requirement
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 01/08/1998
ANTI-DUMPING, COUNTERVAILING AND SAFEGUARD DUTIES General
 Goods
 01/08/1998
Clearance and origin of goods, liability for and payment of duties General
 Goods
 01/08/1998
Clearance and origin of goods, liability for and payment of duties General
 Goods
 01/08/1998
Clearance and origin of goods, liability for and payment of duties General
 Goods
 01/08/1998
Clearance and origin of goods, liability for and payment of duties General
 Goods
 01/08/1998
CUSTOMS AND EXCISE WAREHOUSES: STORAGE AND MANUFACTURE OF GOODS IN CUSTOMS AND EXCISE WAREHOUSES General
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 01/08/1998
Removal of Goods in Bond General
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Imported or excisable goods can be moved in bond to a designated entry or warehousing place in Namibia or abroad, but goods from customs and excise warehouses can only be moved to approved warehousing places in Namibia or within the common customs area.

 01/08/1998
State Warehouse General
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An officer may deny the removal of goods from a State warehouse until proof is provided of lawful entitlement, compliance with import, export, or transit laws, and payment of all related charges.

 01/08/1998