Namibia - Import Requirements and DocumentationNamibia - Import Requirements
The Directorate of International Trade of the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and SME Development (MITSMED) is responsible for coordinating the country's trade policies and overseeing Namibia’s participation in international trade bodies. The Directorate is responsible for managing import/export procedures. Namibia is a party to the WTO Agreement on Import Licensing.
All imports are subject to licensing, but most licenses are automatically granted. A limited number of products are subject to non-automatic licenses, including: medicines; chemicals; frozen and chilled fish and meat; live animals and genetic materials; controlled petroleum products; firearms and explosives; diamonds, gold and other minerals; and seemingly all second-hand goods such as clothing and motor vehicles. In practice, however, MITSMED does not issue licenses for imported used clothing.
Most agricultural imports require a permit issued by MITSMED. The Namibian Agronomic Board issues permits for the import, export, and transit of controlled agronomic crops such as wheat and wheat products as well as corn and corn products. Imports of agronomic crops and derivatives, as well as all plants and plant products, also require the issuance of phytosanitary certificates by the MWAF. The Namibian Meat Board regulates the import and export of live animals (cattle, sheep, goats and pigs) and derivative meat products. Importers of live animals and meat products must demonstrate compliance with the country’s animal health standards by obtaining a veterinary import permit from the Directorate of Veterinary Services.
For inquiries regarding import and export requirements, you may contact:
Mr. Petrus Haufiku
Trade Policy Analyst
Ministry of Industrialization, Trade & SME Development
Tel. +264-61-283 7322
E-mail: haufiku@mti.gfov.na
http://www.mti.gov.na/
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All imports are subject to licensing, but most licenses are automatically granted. A limited number of products are subject to non-automatic licenses, including: medicines; chemicals; frozen and chilled fish and meat; live animals and genetic materials; controlled petroleum products; firearms and explosives; diamonds, gold and other minerals; and seemingly all second-hand goods such as clothing and motor vehicles. In practice, however, MITSMED does not issue licenses for imported used clothing.
Most agricultural imports require a permit issued by MITSMED. The Namibian Agronomic Board issues permits for the import, export, and transit of controlled agronomic crops such as wheat and wheat products as well as corn and corn products. Imports of agronomic crops and derivatives, as well as all plants and plant products, also require the issuance of phytosanitary certificates by the MWAF. The Namibian Meat Board regulates the import and export of live animals (cattle, sheep, goats and pigs) and derivative meat products. Importers of live animals and meat products must demonstrate compliance with the country’s animal health standards by obtaining a veterinary import permit from the Directorate of Veterinary Services.
For inquiries regarding import and export requirements, you may contact:
Mr. Petrus Haufiku
Trade Policy Analyst
Ministry of Industrialization, Trade & SME Development
Tel. +264-61-283 7322
E-mail: haufiku@mti.gfov.na
http://www.mti.gov.na/
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.