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Procedure

Procedure for Importation of Poultry Products

Activity Outcome Valid For Single Use
Import Import permit 30 Days No
Description:

(1) A person who wishes to import Poultry Products will be required to enter the Poultry Scheme by applying manually to the Ministry and attach the following documents: 

a) Company registration

b) Good Standing Certificate from Namibia Revenue Agency 

c) Good Standing Certificate from Social Security Commission 

d) National Identification Document

(2) If the trader's application is approved in the Poultry Scheme you will be required to apply for a quota on the Import Export (IMEX) system https://imex.mit.gov.na/imex-web/pages/login.php 

(3) After approval of the quota the trader will be required to apply for an import permit on the IMEX system and attach a health certificate from the Directorate of Veterinary Services at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform  

Process Steps

Name Duration Unit of Measure
“A person who wishes to obtain an import permit must lodge an application on a form made available for that purpose by the Ministry or by the office of an authorized person.
‘’An application must clearly state the total amount of locally produced poultry products purchased by the applicant for the preceding 30 days from the date of application’’.
‘’The quantity of imported poultry products applied for may not exceed the quantity of locally produced poultry products purchased as stated in Notice’ except in cases where local products are not available. In this case, written proof must be provided to the Minister.
‘The applicant must submit all supporting documents including the pro forma invoice with the application’ 2 Days

Required Documents

Name Description Attachment
Application form for Importation of Poultry Products 5.2.7 All importers must register and submit the below (5.2.8.i - iv) mentioned documents to MIT. 5.2.8 First time registrations must submit the following documents: i. Certified copy of company registration/trade license; ii. Certified copy of members’ identification documents; iii. Valid original certificate of Good Standing from the Social Security Commission; iv. Valid original certificate of Good Standing from Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), Ministry of Finance.

Applicable Fees

Name Fees Units Amount
No application fees required for import permit