Tariff Information
Tariff
| # | Tariff/Fee Code | Group Description | Activity | Rate | Unit | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FULL | NON PREFERENTIAL | Import | 30 | kg | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 2 | MFN | MOST FAVOURED NATION (WTO) | Import | 25 | kg | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 3 | COMESA | COMESA | Import | 12 | kg | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 4 | SADC | SADC (EXCL. RSA) | Import | 0 | kg | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 5 | RSA | RSA (SOUTH AFRICA) | Import | 15 | kg | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 6 | POR | PORTUGAL | Import | 30 | kg | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 7 | BTA | BOTSWANA TRADE AGREEMENT | Import | 0 | kg | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 8 | ZIM | ZIMBABWE TRADE AGREEMENT | Import | 0 | kg | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 9 | COZ | COMESA FREE TRADE AREA | Import | 0 | kg | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 10 | MOZ | MOZAMBIQUE TRADE AGREEMENT | Import | 0 | kg | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 11 | EXCISE | EXCISE | Import | 0 | kg | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 12 | VAT (IMP) | IMPORT VAT | Import | 16.5 | kg | 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 | Restriction of exports and imports on coca leaves, indian hemp and raw opium | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Health | No person is allowed to import into or export from Malawi, Coca leaves, Indian Hemp and Raw Opium or plants from which such drugs are derived, without a licence. | Dangerous Drugs Act (35:02) | Application for a licence to import and export coca leaves, indian hemp and raw opium. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 5 | Permission to export dangerous drugs to another country | Permit Requirement | Ministry of Health | If coca leaves, indian hemp, raw opium, prepared opium, medicinal opium, cocaine, morphine and any other similar drugs' preparation permitted under the law of any country outside Malawi to be exported from there to any destination outside Malawi is brought into Malawi, no person must cause or procure such drugs preparation to be diverted to any other destination unless he has been issued with a permit. | Dangerous Drugs Act (35:02) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 6 | Import restrictions on dangerous drugs | Registration Requirement | Ministry of Health | A person must not import or export any drug by ordinary or registered letter post. | Dangerous Drugs Act (35:02) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 7 | Export restrictions on dangerous drugs | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Health | Any person exporting a drug which is to be exported in one package must place the duplicate licence to export that drug inside the outer wrapper of that package; And where the drugs are to be exported in more than one package, the exporter must place the duplicate licence to export that drug inside the outer wrapper of one package, consecutively number on the outer wrapper all the packages in which the drug is contained, and indicate on each package the number of the package in which the duplicate licence is to be found. | Dangerous Drugs Act (35:02) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 8 | Permit to export milk and milk products. | Export Technical Measures | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) | An exporter needs a permit to export milk or milk products out of Malawi. | Milk and Milk products Act (67:05) | Application for a permit to export milk or milk product. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 9 | Permit import milk and milk products. | Export Permit Requirement | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) | An importer needs a permit to import milk or milk products into Malawi. | Milk and Milk products Act (67:05) | Application for a permit to import milk or milk products | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 10 | Importation ban on milk or milk products. | Export Technical Measures | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) | A permit to import milk or milk products can be refused where there is enough milk produced in the country. Check list of restricted commodities under the "Guide to Imports". | Milk and Milk products Act (67:05) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 11 | Requirement to test imported milk. | Export Technical Measures | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) | Imported milk is tested for several diseases including Mastitis and TB. | Milk and Milk products Act (67:05) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 12 | Inspection of exported milk and milk products. | Export Technical Measures | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) | The department inspectors inspect milk prior to exportation to ascertain whether it is properly packed, of the prescribed quality and of proper sanitation. | Milk and Milk products Act (67:05) | 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 | Dangerous Drugs Act (35:02) | Law | Ministry of Health | Directorate of Clinical Services | 1995-11-15 |
| 3 | Public Health Act (34:01) | Law | Ministry of Health | Ministry of Health | 2012-02-16 |
| 4 | Milk and Milk products Act (67:05) | Law | Ministry of Agriculture | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) | 2015-11-01 |
Forms
| # | Title | Description | Issued By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Import Licence | Application Form for Import Licence | Ministry of Trade and Industry |
| 2 | Annual Import Quality Certificate | annual Import quality certificate | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 3 | Application Annual Import Certificate | Application Annual Import Certificate MBS | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 4 | MBS Import Batch Conformance Certificate. | Import Batch Conformance Certificate issued by MBS | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 5 | Import Inspection Request Form-MBS/QASD/F/03 | Import Inspection Request Form Issued by MBS | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 6 | Milk Export Permit | This is a permit that is acquired when one intends to export milk. | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) |
| 7 | Milk Import Permit | This is a permit that is acquired when one intends to import milk. | 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 |