Tariff Information
Tariff
| # | Tariff/Fee Code | Group Description | Activity | Rate | Unit | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FULL | NON PREFERENTIAL | Import | 15 | kgs | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 2 | MFN | MOST FAVOURED NATION (WTO) | Import | 10 | kgs | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 3 | COMESA | COMESA | Import | 6 | kgs | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 4 | SADC | SADC (EXCL. RSA) | Import | 0 | kgs | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 5 | RSA | RSA (SOUTH AFRICA) | Import | 0 | kgs | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 6 | POR | PORTUGAL | Import | 15 | kgs | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 7 | BTA | BOTSWANA TRADE AGREEMENT | Import | 0 | kgs | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 8 | ZIM | ZIMBABWE TRADE AGREEMENT | Import | 0 | kgs | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 9 | COZ | COMESA FREE TRADE AREA | Import | 0 | kgs | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 10 | MOZ | MOZAMBIQUE TRADE AGREEMENT | Import | 0 | kgs | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 11 | EXCISE | EXCISE | Import | 0 | kgs | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 12 | VAT (IMP) | IMPORT VAT | Import | 16.5 | kgs | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
Measures
| # | Name | Type | Agency | Description | Law | Procedure | Valid To | Apply To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quality Assessment: Pre-shipment sample registration and processing | Pre-shipment inspection | Malawi Bureau of Standards | A pre-shipment sample is a sample which is sent to MBS before the consignment is imported into Malawi for the first time or where the previous consignments critically failed to meet requirements. | Malawi Bureau of Standards Act (51:02) | Quality Assessment: Pre-shipment sample registration and processing. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 2 | Quality Assessment: Application for clearance of imported commodity | Registration requirement | Malawi Bureau of Standards | Import Inspection Registration (IIR) processing. | Malawi Bureau of Standards Act (51:02) | Quality Assessment: Import inspection registration (IIR) processing. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 3 | Prohibition of the Sale/Importation of unwholesome food. | Inspection requirement | Ministry of Health | Any imported food that is tainted, adulterated, diseased or unwholesome state, or which is unfit for use will be seized and destroyed or disposed of. | Public Health Act (34:01) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 4 | The costs and fees payable by the owner of animals held under quarantine | Advance payment requirement | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) | The owners of quarantined animals pay the costs and fees for the quarantine and any other additional costs incurred by reason of keeping the animals but this may be varied or waived. | Control and Diseases of Animals Act (66:02) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 5 | Prohibition of importation of animals | Prohibition | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) | Prohibition of importation Livestock and by-products thereof in Zimbabwe because of presence of Foot and Mouth Disease diseases. | Control and Diseases of Animals Act (66:02) | Application for a permit to import animals or animal by-products. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 6 | Marking requirement for sheep carcases to show country of origin. | Labelling Requirement | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) | It is prohibited to trade in sheep meat imported into Malawi without a mark showing country of origin. | Meat and meat products Act (67:02) | Application for a permit to import meat. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 7 | Marking requirement for sheep carcases to show country of origin. | Labelling Requirement | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) | It is prohibited to trade in sheep meat imported into Malawi without a mark showing country of origin. | Meat and meat products Act (67:02) | Application for a permit to export meat. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 8 | Marking requirement for sheep carcases to show country of origin. | Labelling Requirement | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) | It is prohibited to trade in sheep meat imported into Malawi without a mark showing country of origin. | Meat and meat products Act (67:02) | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
Standard
Procedures
Legal Documents
| # | Title | Type | Issuing Agency | Responsible Agency | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malawi Bureau of Standards Act (51:02) | Law | Malawi Bureau of Standards | Ministry of Trade and Industry | 2012-07-12 |
| 2 | Public Health Act (34:01) | Law | Ministry of Health | Ministry of Health | 2012-02-16 |
| 3 | Control and Diseases of Animals Act (66:02) | Law | Ministry of Agriculture | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) | 1967-12-29 |
| 4 | Meat and meat products Act (67:02) | Law | Ministry of Agriculture | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) | 1975-12-01 |
Forms
| # | Title | Description | Issued By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annual Import Quality Certificate | annual Import quality certificate | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 2 | Application Annual Import Certificate | Application Annual Import Certificate MBS | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 3 | MBS Import Batch Conformance Certificate. | Import Batch Conformance Certificate issued by MBS | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 4 | Import Inspection Request Form-MBS/QASD/F/03 | Import Inspection Request Form Issued by MBS | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 5 | Meat Export Permit. | Meat Export Permit under Meat and Meat Products Act | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) |
| 6 | Meat Import Permit | Meat Import Permit under Meat and Meat Products Act. | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) |
| 7 | Import Permit For Importation of Animals and Animal By- Products | import Permit For Importation of Animals and Animal by- products Control of Diseases Act | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) |
| 8 | Sampling Application Form | Sampling form - MBS/QASD/F/34 issued by Malawi bureau of Standards | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 9 | Import Inspection Request Form | Import Inspection Request Form - MBS/QASD/F/03 issued by Malawi Bureau of Standards | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 10 | Conditional Clearance | Conditional Clearance MBS-IQMS-CCL1 | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 11 | IQR-Rejection Certificate | IQR-Draft Rejection Certificate- MBS-QAD under Malawi Bureau of Standards Act | Malawi Bureau of Standards |