Trade Measures and Regulations
| Name | Type | Class | Summary | Validity From | Validity To |
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| Registration as an Importer of Controlled Products | Registration Requirement |
Goods |
Importers of controlled products must register with the Board and hold the necessary certificates for horticultural trading or milling. Entities involved in the production, processing, storage, and marketing of controlled products must also submit required information to the Board. |
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| Registration requirements to harvest, trade and export Devil's Claw | Registration Requirement |
Goods |
Namibian citizens can harvest, trade, or export Devil's Claw if they meet permit requirements and are registered with the MET. |
28/07/2010 | |
| Registration Requirements to Import, Export, and Transit Rules to Controlled Agronomy Products | Registration Requirement |
Goods |
31/12/2014 | ||
| Regulations | General |
Goods |
The Minister may create regulations on various aspects related to permits, fees, and the inspection and treatment of imported plant materials to prevent pests in Namibia. These regulations can cover procedures for quarantine, storage, and export, as well as the management of quarantine stations and exemptions for research. The regulations may vary in application, authorize specific approvals, and include penalties for non-compliance. |
27/10/2008 | |
| Regulations | General |
Goods |
The Minister has the authority to create regulations necessary to achieve the goals of the Act. These regulations can cover various aspects, such as health certification for aquatic organisms, disease control, and the regulation of import, export, and sale of aquaculture products. |
31/12/2002 | |
| Regulations | General |
Goods |
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. |
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| Regulations | General |
Goods |
The Minister may make regulations in relation to the transportation, processing, sale and exportation of forest produce and the issuing of permits, licences or other documents required for those activities; |
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| Regulations | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
01/07/1972 | ||
| Removal of Animal Hair and Bristles | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
28/12/2018 | ||
| Removal of Goods in Bond | General |
Goods |
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 | |
| Rendering of returns and payment of levies and special levies | Duty/Tax Payable |
Goods |
01/06/1963 | ||
| Report of Arrival or Departure of Ships or Aircraft | General |
Goods |
The master of any ship or pilot of any aircraft arriving in Namibia must lodge a cargo declaration with Customs, answer related questions, and produce necessary documents. They must comply with designated places of entry unless forced by uncontrollable circumstances, and obtain clearance for departures, following prescribed regulations and conditions. |
01/08/1998 | |
| Requirements for Cement | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
20/02/2020 | ||
| Requirements for Export of Aquatic Organisms or Aquaculture Products | Registration Requirement |
Goods |
09/04/2010 | ||
| Requirements for Importation of Aquatic Organisms or aquaculture products | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
09/04/2010 | ||
| Requirements for registration as an importer of controlled products | Registration Requirement |
Goods |
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| Requirements for Registration of Manufacturing Facility | Registration Requirement |
Goods |
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. |
20/02/2020 | |
| Restriction of importation and exportation of controlled products | General |
Goods |
05/10/1992 | ||
| Restriction on Importation of Poultry Products | Permit Requirement |
Goods |
A person cannot import certain poultry products into Namibia without an import permit issued by the Minister. However, up to 5 kg of poultry products can be imported without a permit for personal or immediate family consumption. |
17/02/2020 | |
| Restrictions on entering into, residence in, conducting of business in or the bringing of certain articles or substances into, export processing zones | Restriction |
Goods |
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. |