Namibia - Prohibited & Restricted ImportsNamibia - Prohibited Imports
These are some of the goods that are listed in the Consolidated List of Prohibited and Restricted Imports/Exports:
To view the complete document, please click on the following link: http://www.sars.gov.za/ClientSegments/Customs-Excise/Pages/Prohibited-and-Restricted-goods.aspx
The list is a South African document, but all SACU member states use the same list for enforcement purposes. For further information, you can contact the Namibian Customs and Excise Office (see contact details under Customs Regulations).
For more information on Namibian import restrictions and prohibitions see pp 225-227 of WTO document: https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s324-02_e.pdf
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.
| Description of goods | Prohibition/ Restriction | Authority/Body | Action Required |
| Firearms & Ammunition | Restricted | Namibian Police | Imp/Exp Permit |
| Explosive/Fireworks | Restricted | Namibian Police | Imp/Exp Permit |
| Honey | Restricted | Ministry of Agriculture | Imp/Exp Permit |
| All live Plants/products | Restricted | State Veterinary | Imp/Exp Permit |
| All live animals | Restricted | State Veterinary | Imp/Exp Permit |
| Meat/Meat offal | Restricted | Meat Co. | Imp/Exp Permit |
| Wheat, maize, cereal | Restricted | Agronomic Board | Imp/Exp Permit |
| Used Pneumatic tyres | Restricted | Ministry of Trade | Import Permit |
| Raw hide & skins | Restricted | MAWF/State Vet. | Imp/Exp Permit |
| Diamonds/Gold | Restricted | Mines & Energy | License |
To view the complete document, please click on the following link: http://www.sars.gov.za/ClientSegments/Customs-Excise/Pages/Prohibited-and-Restricted-goods.aspx
The list is a South African document, but all SACU member states use the same list for enforcement purposes. For further information, you can contact the Namibian Customs and Excise Office (see contact details under Customs Regulations).
For more information on Namibian import restrictions and prohibitions see pp 225-227 of WTO document: https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/tpr_e/s324-02_e.pdf
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.