Namibia customs tariff book

Tariff rate, applied, simple mean, primary products % in namibia was 5. Simple mean applied tariff is the unweighted average of effectively applied rates for all products subject to tariffs calculated for all traded goods. The sacu secretariat is located in windhoek, namibia. Heading hs harmonized commodity description and coding system imp. Customs tariff of cambodia 2012 general department of. The links below correspond to the various sections in the table of contents for the harmonized tariff schedule.

The electronic versions of these schedules were developed to provide stakeholders with easy access to the relevant duties and levies applicable to all goods imported into, manufactured locally in. Hiroshi suzuki, ceochief economist, business research institute for cambodia bric. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. May 08, 2019 there are some provisions in the customs tariff book exempting payment of certain customs and excise duties as well as sales tax on raw materials imported by registered manufactures or industries. Namibia customs and import duty tax calculation method posted march 24, 2017 september 19, 2017 customs dutyfree customs duties or import duty a tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun. The new customs tariff introduces several changes to the regime, namely increasing the customs duties applicable for several types of goods, in order to protect and promote the angolan.

The book reveals details about namibian daily life, gender relations, modern youth culture, and the influence of traditional cultures that allow readers to appreciate this countrys unique character. Tariffs have been agreed upon by trading partners to allow agricultural industries and value chains to develop, but also to protect agricultural production in all its forms against subsidization and protection by trading partners. South africa levies and collects most of the customs, sales, and excise duties for the five member states, paying a share of the revenues to the other four. Please kindly refer to the official customs tariff book. Mar 24, 2017 namibia customs and import duty tax calculation method posted march 24, 2017 september 19, 2017 customs dutyfree customs duties or import duty a tax charged on certain goods which are brought into a coun. Schedules to the customs and excise act, 1964 tariff book. The jacobsens harmonized customs tariff book, covers not only a list of customs duty and excise rates but also deals with rebates, refunds and drawbacks of customs duties, the south african customs and excise act, import and export control regulations, and the international trade administration act of south africa.

Namibia customs and import duty tax calculation method. All goods and gifts, acquired abroad or in any dutyfree shop including goods bought. There is an additional specific excise duty which is imposed on most luxury items. Clicking on a link will load the corresponding adobe. For a professional tariff code determination contact our offices. Sacu was established in 1910, making it the worlds oldest customs union. In the customs tariff book book listing all traded items and their duties each item is classified by a tariff code or hs code that is the same throughout the world.

Namibia is a member of the southern african customs union sacu, which serves to harmonize customs regimes of namibia, lesotho, botswana, south africa, and eswatini. The tariff book click here to access indicates the normal customs duties schedule no 1, part 1, excise duties schedule no 1, part 2a, ad valorem duties schedule no 1, part 2b, antidumping duties schedule no 2, part 1 and countervailing duties schedule no 2, part 2 that would be payable on importing goods into swaziland. The tariff board is responsible for making recommendations to the council on the level and changes of customs, antidumping, countervailing and safeguard duties on goods imported from outside the common customs. East africa faces food insecurity as locusts ravage horn of africa. Port of luderitz hafen street p o box 836 luderitz, namibia tel. As a member of the common custom area ccu along with south africa, lesotho, swaziland and namibia, botswana follows common tariffs of ad valorem customs duty, excise duty as well as surcharges and other duties. South africa sets the common tariff schedule for sacu with consultation from sacu members.

The terms of the applicable tariffs of the carrier are incorporated herein. The southern african customs union sacu consists of botswana, lesotho, namibia, south africa, and eswatini. Customs and excise act 20 of 1998 namibia legal database. Jan 17, 2019 namibia is part of the southern african customs union, preferential trade area for eastern and southern africa pta, the common market for eastern and southern africa comesa, and the sadc free trade protocol. Check your tariff code on customs official tariff list or look up new tariff codes. Namibia applies the harmonised system and is party to the wto. Calculation of customs duty edit customs duty is calculated on the determination of the assessable value in case of those items for which the duty is levied ad valorem. Sep, 2011 the jacobsens harmonized customs tariff book, covers not only a list of customs duty and excise rates but also deals with rebates, refunds and drawbacks of customs duties, the south african customs and excise act, import and export control regulations, and the international trade administration act of south africa. Nam underutilises sacu rebates for promoting manufacturing. Namibia is part of the southern african customs union, preferential trade area for eastern and southern africa pta, the common market for eastern and. Schedules to the customs and excise act, 1964 tariff book this page contains. Find out if your shipment will be charged per unit weight or per unit volume. Even with these legal provisions contained both in the sacu agreement and the customs and excise tariff book, namibia is struggling to create rebate facilities for its industries. Customs value, customs vat, customs duty, duty 12b, 200506 200708 customs and excise chapters 200506 200607 200708 r million chapter customs value customs vat 2 customs dut y 2 duty 12b 2 customs value customs vat 2 customs dut y 2 duty 12b 2.

Fiscus building, 10 john meinert street, private bag 295. The handbook on customs clearance hereinafter referred to as the handbook is presented by the general department of customs and excise hereinafter referred to as the gdce in collaboration with mr. Each tariff code is associated with a specific duty tax. Customs and duties namibia import, area, tariff, system. Customs duties are levied on certain goods imported into namibia. In the case of inconsistency between this bill of lading and the applicable tariffs, this bill of lading shall prevail except in the united states of america. Customs duties are paid against a prescribed form sad 500, which is a declaration form, formally known as a bill of entry. Schedules to the customs and excise act, 1964 tariff book this page contains schedules nos. This page contains the chapterbychapter listing of the harmonized tariff schedule and general notes. If duties are prepaid, they will not be subject to additional or unexpected customs fees and will pass through customs quicker. Choose to deliver shipments with duties prepaid ddp or with duties unpaid ddu with a click of a button. Bahrain gcc 2018 bahrain customs website unified customs tariffe for gcc states 2017 on uae customs wto current situation of schedules fta tariff tool. Republic of namibia 2 annotated statutes customs and excise act 20 of 1998 temporarily withdrawing one levy imposed by gn 61 of 2004 government notice 246 of 20 gg 5286 under the authority of section 54 of the act.

A copy of the tariff book is available in the members area. The tariff board is an independent institution consisting of experts drawn from the member states. Welcome to the sacu website southern african customs union. Angola approves new customs tariff angolas presidential legislative decree no. Botswana customs and duties botswana belongs to a customs union called the southern african customs union sacu, with south africa, lesotho, swaziland, and namibia. You can use this to look up the duty tax you will be liable to. Information on customs requirements and regulations in namibia. Culture and customs of namibia cultures and customs of. Public information important all goods and gifts, acquired abroad or in any dutyfree shop including goods bought duty free on an aircraft andor ship are subject to payment of customs duty and value added tax vat, when brought into namibia. Customs and excise is mandated to promote the security and facilitation of international trade, transport and people, including simplification of customs laws. Customs clearance for those special shipments fedex offers standard customs clearance, however, we also offer a comprehensive range of value added solutions when your shipment has special clearance needs. Office of textiles and apparel otexa foreign tariff. Want visibility on duties and taxes when shipping to. Estimate your tax and duties when shipping to namibia.

Common external tariffs are applied on imports from outside sacu. In general, goods imported into botswana from outside the southern african customs union sacu botswana, lesotho, namibia, south africa, and eswatini attract customs duties at rates outlined in the customs tariff book. Wholesale and retail trade, real estate and business services, public administration and defence, and education are the largest components of services. Culture and customs of namibia cultures and customs of the. The rates are usually calculated on an ad volarem basis. View trade statistics by country including trade summary, exports and imports by partner and products along with tariff and development indicator. The jacobsens harmonized customs tariff of botswana, lesotho, namibia, south africa and swaziland. Customs tariff downloads customs and excise downloads. The namibia trade information portal is a webbased platform that provides an authoritative onestop shop of readily accessible trade. These clothing tariff lines are classified under chapter 61 and 62 of the south african tariff book and include various clothing items. Import export calculators trade logistics vat, import. Southern african customs union, namibia, botswana, swaziland, south africa and lesotho.

The sacu secretariat hereby informs its stakeholders and the general public that in line with the declaration by the government of namibia of the state of emergency and directives for a lockdown for khomas and erongo regions, all the secretariat employees will be working from their homes in windhoek, namibia for an extension of two. Import kg kilogram kwh kilowatthour l liter m meter m 2 square meter m 3. To provide for the levying, imposition, payment and collection of customs and excise duties, of a surcharge and of a fuel levy. Introduction to the jacobsens harmonized customs tariff. Abbreviations using in the customs tariff of cambodia carat carat cd customs duty 1,000u thousands piecesitems 12u dozens 2u pair ahtn asean harmonized tariff nomenclature et export tax exp. To access the southern customs union sacu common external tariffs cet you. Culture and customs of namibia is one of very few english language works written about namibias history, culture, and society. The services sector is the largest in terms of its contribution to real gdp 60. Culture and customs of namibia is one of very few english language works written about namibia s history, culture, and society. Customs and excise act 20 of 1998 parliament of namibia. Customs and excise customs duties are levied on certain goods imported into namibia.

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