Africa-Press – Namibia. THE Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) is determined to continue enforcing the provisions of the relevant legislation and is urging traders, travellers and importers to obtain relevant documentation and permits for goods they import into Namibia.
When illegally imported items are seized inland or at entry points, they are eventually auctioned after approval is obtained from the Treasury. An amount of over N$600 000 was generated when seized items were auctioned at Oshakati recently.
Tonateni Shidhudhu, NamRA’s manager for Strategic Communications and Stakeholders Engagements, said that the auction was administered by the Ministry of Works and Transport.
“The goods sold included second-hand clothing, plastic goods and old vehicles that were seized on account of being illegally imported into Namibia while the borders were closed,” he said.
When no official importation documentation can be provided, the goods are detained in terms of section 98 of the Customs and Excise Act of 1998 until ownership can be proven. Where ownership cannot be proven, the goods are seized and disposed of in terms of section 100 of the same Act.
Shidhudhu pointed out that such an auction is normally conducted once a year, but additional auctions may be held based on the need and the granting of approval by the Treasury.
“We wish to remind the public that NamRA will continue enforcing the provisions of the relevant legislation, including the Customs and Excise Act of 1998. Therefore, we urge all traders, travellers and importers to ensure that they obtain the relevant documentation and permits that are required to import goods into Namibia. All duties and taxes must be accounted for to avoid problems at the entry points,” said Shidhudhu.
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