Importing and Exporting to Namibia

The Trade Landscape of Namibia

Namibia is a land of contrasts, with captivating beauty and a rich cultural heritage. The Namib Desert, the oldest desert in the world, stretches along the Atlantic coastline. Despite its beauty, the National Space Science and Technology Policy, launched in 2021, aims to leverage space technologies for socio-economic development. It focuses on remote sensing and geospatial applications in disaster management, agriculture, environmental monitoring, and education.

Namibia is also a member of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), which harmonizes the customs regimes of Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, South Africa, and eSwatini. There are no tariff barriers among SACU members, making trade easier. However, you will still need a locally registered entity to act as the IOR to clear your goods through customs.

Population

3M

Biggest Industry by Export

Marine Products

Capital City

Windhoek

Biggest Industry by Import

Mineral Fuels

Unique Pain Points for Namibia

Custom Clearance Delays

Importing goods into Namibia often leads to various customs delays. These delays stem from bureaucratic requirements, in-depth evaluations of required documentation, and lengthy inspections, making importing into Namibia a time-consuming process. Multiple regulatory bodies are also involved in customs clearance, leading to further potential delays.

Limited Infrastructure

Namibian border posts often have limited capacity, leading to resource limitations, limited staff at the border, and a lack of equipment required for imports. This often leads to congestion, making navigating trade into Namibia significantly more challenging.

Licensing

Certain products imported into Namibia are subject to licensing. These additional licenses are for dual-use goods and second-hand goods. This leads to further documentation, administration, and complexities.

Countries Associated with Namibia

Africa

South Africa

Africa

Botswana

Asia

China

Specialized Solution for Imports to Namibia

Importing into Namibia can be complex and challenging. TecEx offers expert Importer of Record (IOR) and compliance services, helping you achieve seamless, stress-free shipping every time. Operating under Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) incoterms, we can seamlessly manage the entire process for you, from pre-compliance and customs clearance to final delivery, to any site in Namibia.

Specific Namibian Compliance Regulations

CRAN Certificate

A Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) certificate is a type approval certificate needed for all electronic or telecommunications equipment imported into Namibia. The application needs to be complete, and supporting documents must be attached.

CRAN will analyse the documents and submit them to the public for comments. This process can take weeks to complete. TecEx will help you navigate the CRAN certification to ensure smooth customs clearance.

ITAC Permit

An ITAC permit is needed for all second-hand goods and goods containing plugs or cables. Obtaining this permit is a lengthy process that requires additional documentation to ensure complete compliance with the imported goods. TecEx has vast experience obtaining an ITAC permit, helping you get your goods where they need to be.

Insurance Certificate

An insurance certificate is required for all goods that are over a certain value. TecEx will ensure that all the goods that require an insurance certificate get one and obtain this certificate on your behalf, ensuring seamless customs clearance.

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