Importing a Vehicle into Namibia: Customs & Duties
Everything you need to know about NamRA customs duties, SACU imports from South Africa, environmental levies, and homologation.
Key Takeaways for Namibian Drivers
- NamRA customs
- Vehicle import
- SACU
- Walvis Bay clearance
Importing vehicles into Namibia—particularly from South Africa (SACU) or overseas (Japan/UK via Walvis Bay)—is subject to strict NamRA regulations.
Vehicles imported from South Africa within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) are exempt from customs duty but subject to 15% Namibian Import VAT based on customs value.
Importing used vehicles older than 8 years from non-SACU countries is strictly restricted under Namibian trade legislation to prevent dumping of unroadworthy vehicles.
After customs clearance through an accredited clearing agent, the vehicle must undergo microdot verification, police clearance, and NaTIS registration.
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