Procedures
| Name | Activity | Outcome | Instruction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Procedure for applying for a rebate permit | Import |
Rebate permit | Companies that intend to import sugar outside of SACU can apply for a Rebate permit to be exempted from paying extra duties at customs. |
| The procedure followed during the importation of goods. | Import |
Fees are required for Vehicles Imported from countries that are not members of SACU (fee differs from country) | |
| Application for mineral's export permit (Multiple consignment) | Export |
Export permit | For mineral's right holders only. |
| No Registration as Seed Dealer Required | Export |
Import/Export permit application is made at Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform | |
| Application for Registration as a Horticulture Trader | Import |
Trader Certificate | In line with the MSP Scheme rules and procedure, all new traders shall be issued with a trade annual license for the sale of horticultural products and shall be valid for twelve (12) months, subject to renewal at least three (3) months before the commencement of the new license period. All conditions for renewal as determined by the NAB must be fully complied with before the new license is issued. |
| Application for import permit of firearms at Ministry of Industrialization and Trade done after Ministry of Safety and Security approvals | Import |
Import permit | Individual traders are prohibited from importing Big ammunitions. An import permit for importing firearms and ammunition can also be obtained at the Police Arms and Ammunition Unit. |
| Application for Non-Exclusive Prospecting Licence (NEPL) | Export |
NEPL | NEPL is required for the trader to apply for the mining claims. |
| Importation of foodstuff, cosmetics and disinfectants | Import |
No import permit is required | |
| Application for Export permit of Exporting petroleum | Export |
Export permit | No import permit is required for traders to import petroleum products in Namibia. |
| Importation of manufactured tobacco and tobacco products | Import |
No import permit required | |
| Procedure on Registration Requirement in order to Export Swakara Pelts and Swakara Wools | Export |
Obtain a sample from the country the products are exported to. | |
| Forestry import permit | Import |
Import permit | Obtain an import permit from Directorate of Forestry prior to bring in forest produce |
| STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR A CLASS ABATTOIR REGISTRATION | Export |
Obtain approval from the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) to operate an export abattoir. | |
| Procedure for Importation of Poultry Products | Import |
Import permit | Section 2 (b) of the Import/ Export Control Act, 1994, (Act No. 30, 1994), states that” the import into or the export from Namibia, except under the authority of and in accordance with the conditions stated in a permit issued by the Minister or by a person authorized by him or her”. These SOPs are in the process of being approved. |
| Procedures for Importation of Animals, Animal Products and Infectious Materials into Namibia | Import |
Import permit | Sub-Division: Import/Export Control offers: 1. Issuance of veterinary import and in transit permits 2. Provide scientific risk based advise to traders 3. Conduct animal health scientific risk assessment 4. Border control of animals and animal products 5. Negotiation of import, export veterinary health and food safety requirements/ veterinary health trade facilitation 6. Promote and ensure sanitary compliance 7. Inspection of veterinary commodities at the border and within Namibia |
| Application to buy and sell (trade) Devil's Claw | Import |
The harvest season is defined as being from 1st March to 31st October each year. While most of the harvesting activity will take place in the first part of the harvest season, the processing and trading of the material could take place until the end of October. The report back must be submitted to the MET within one month of the close of the harvest season, i.e., before the end of November. | |
| Application for transit permit of big ammunitions | Transit |
Transit permit | The permit is valid for not more than 3 months. |
| Application of cutter's licence | Export |
Cutter's Licence | This licence entitles the holder to polish diamonds for purposes of business or trade. |
| Application to register Claims (Company) | Export |
Mining Claim | Trader must be in position of Non-Exclusive Prospecting Licence(NEPL) |
| Kimberly Process (KP) | Export |
Trader that are want to export/import Diamond in and out of Namibia follows the Kimberly process at Ministry of Mines and Energy. |