Namibia - Prohibited and Restricted Imports

Prohibited and Restricted Imports

Last published date: 2024-02-29

Table: Select List of Prohibited and Restricted Imports/Exports
Description / 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	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

View the complete document of prohibited and restricted goods.
﷟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.