Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-242  

NTB Type

2.4. Import licensing  

Complaint

All imports of white maize, yellow maize i.e. the controlled agronomic crops, are subjected to an import permit from the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB). The import of white maize meal. During harvesting season which runs from the 1st of May till the end of August/September (depends on the size of the local harvest) the imports of all white maize is prohibited, though subject to availability of local supply  

Status note

At the 9th meeting of the SADC Sub-committee on trade facilitation, Namibia reported that the import of Maize and maize products from all third parties is only regulated for the time the local harvest is not taken up by the local milling sector.  

Progress update note

Namibia reported that the import of Maize and maize products from all third parties is only regulated for the time the local harvest is not taken up by the local milling sector.  

Policy or regulatory NTB

Yes 

Location

Namibia: Ministry of Agriculture (Government institution)  

Reporting Country or Region

Namibia  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2009-09-08  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2011-07-28  

Product Description

Maize

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2009-09-08 00:00  

Modified

2011-07-28 23:20