Trade Measures and Regulations

The liability for an export levy on goods begins when a customs declaration is lodged and a levy status document is issued, and ends when the levy is fully paid, with the levy being a debt owed to the State.

If a foodstuff, cosmetic, or disinfectant in a sealed package does not comply with the Ordinance, the person identified on the label as the importer, manufacturer, or packer is presumed responsible. They can be convicted unless they prove:

1. They did not import, manufacture, or pack the article.
2. The non-compliance occurred due to decay or changes beyond their control after the article left their possession.

However, this presumption does not absolve them from liability for selling the non-compliant article.

In cases where more than one container operator is involved in the venture, the container operators shall elect one of themselves to represent the group, and this operator shall be responsible for the provision of import container lists as specified in paragraphs (a) and (b).

An application under section 21(1) must be submitted on the approved form and include acceptable identification, the appropriate fees, a customs activity number for motor vehicle importers, and any additional documents required by the Minister.

The Minister must notify and consider any representations from manufacturers, builders, importers, or number plate manufacturers about changes to their registration conditions and then issue a new registration certificate reflecting these changes.

hen the Minister receives an application, they must ensure it is complete, have the inspectorate evaluate the applicant's compliance, and get a police report on the applicant. If satisfied, the Minister will register the applicant with or without additional conditions; otherwise, the Minister will notify the applicant that they are not registered.

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.