Includes a list of goods that are prohibited from being exported to the country or are otherwise restricted.
These are some of the goods that are listed in the Consolidated List of Prohibited and Restricted Imports/Exports:
|
Description / goods |
Prohibition/ |
Authority/Body |
Action Required |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Firearms & Ammunition |
Restricted |
Namibian Police |
Imp/Exp Permit |
|
Explosive/Fireworks |
Restricted |
Namibian Police |
Imp/Exp Permit |
|
Honey |
Restricted |
MAWF |
Imp/Exp Permit |
|
Live Plants/products |
Restricted |
State Veterinary |
Imp/Exp Permit |
|
All live animals |
Restricted |
State Veterinary |
Imp/Exp Permit |
|
Meat/Meat offal |
Restricted |
Meatco |
Imp/Exp Permit |
|
Wheat, maize, cereal |
Restricted |
Agronomic Board |
Imp/Exp Permit |
|
Used Pneumatic tires |
Restricted |
MIT |
Import Permit |
|
Raw hide & skins |
Restricted |
MAWLF/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 WTO website.