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 | 5 | 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 | Importation licensing of liquids, gases and fuels | Licensing Requirement | Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority | No person must import any liquid fuel or gas without having a valid and requisite Importation licence. | Liquid Fuels and Gas Act(73:02) | Application for a licence to import liquid, fuels and gas. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 5 | Application for a licence transport liquid fuel or gas | Registration Requirement | Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority | Any person who wishes to transport liquid fuel or gas into Malawi requires a Transportation Licence. | Liquid Fuels and Gas Act(73:02) | Application for a licence to transport liquid, fuels and gas. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 6 | Prohibition of exportation of liquid, fuels and gas | Licensing Requirement | Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority | It is prohibited to export petrol, diesel, paraffin, aviation fuels or gas from Malawi. | Liquid Fuels and Gas Act(73:02) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 7 | Simplified trade regime for cross border traders- Zimbabwe | Simplified Trade Regime | Malawi Revenue Authority | Cross border trader with goods under the value of a USD1000 can import/export from Malawi to Zimbabwe under the Simplified Trade Regime | Customs and Excise (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations, 2008 {Simplified Trade Regime Regulation (42:01)}. | COMESA Simplified Trade Regime. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 8 | Simplified trade regime for crossborder traders- Zambia | Simplified Trade Regime | Malawi Revenue Authority | Cross border trader with goods under the value of a USD1000 can import/export from Malawi to Zambia under the Simplified Trade Regime | Customs and Excise (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations, 2008 {Simplified Trade Regime Regulation (42:01)}. | COMESA Simplified Trade Regime. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 9 | Standard Specification for Fruit juices and nectars | Technical Standard | Malawi Bureau of Standards | Prescribes the requirements and the methods of test for tomato juices. Prescribes the requirements and the methods of test for tomato sauce. Specifies requirements for orange juice obtained from oranges (Citrus sinensis (L) Osbeck) Prescribes the requirements for lemon juice intended for direct consumption. The juice shall be obtained from lemons (citrus limon Burn .f). Specifies requirements for passion fruit juice obtained from sound and ripe passion fruit Passiflora edulis, preserved exclusively by physical means. Prescribes the requirements for mango juice obtained from ripe mangoes (Mangifera indica L) diluted by the use of syrup and acid preserved exclusively by physical means. PRESCRIBES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR GUAVA NECTAR. THE NECTAR SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM GUAVAS (PSIDIUM GUAJAVAS). IT PRESCRIBES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR MIXED FRUIT JUICE WHICH SHALL BE OBTAINED FROM TWO OR MORE SPECIES OF SOUND, RIPE FRUITS. | Malawi Bureau of Standards Act (51:02) | Quality Assessment: Import inspection registration (IIR) processing. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 10 | Standard Specification for Tomato juice | Technical Standard | Malawi Bureau of Standards | Prescribes the requirements and the methods of test for tomato juices. | Malawi Bureau of Standards Act (51:02) | Quality Assessment: Import inspection registration (IIR) processing. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 11 | Standard Specification for Fruit mixtures | Technical Standard | Malawi Bureau of Standards | This third edition of IEC 60335-1(1991) and its 1st amendment (1994) covers the general requirements for safety of household appliances. All parts 2s, dealing with © 2015 Catalogue of Malawi standards 105 particular requirements, should be used in conjunction with this 3rd edition, except parts 2-57 and 2-63 | Malawi Bureau of Standards Act (51:02) | Quality Assessment: Import inspection registration (IIR) processing. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 12 | Registration requirement of importers of commodities which attract quality development Cess. | Registration Requirement | Malawi Bureau of Standards | Every importer of commodities specified in Column 1 in the First Schedule is required to furnish his name, business address and of other particulars to the General Manager for registration in the register of importers; and the General Manager is required to keep and maintain such register. | Malawi Bureau of Standards (Quality Development Cess) Order | 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 | Liquid Fuels and Gas Act(73:02) | Law | Ministry of Natural Resources | Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority | 2004-11-01 |
| 4 | Customs and Excise (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations, 2008 {Simplified Trade Regime Regulation (42:01)}. | Order | Ministry of Finance | Malawi Revenue Authority | 2008-09-19 |
| 5 | Malawi Bureau of Standards (Quality Development Cess) Order | Law | Malawi Bureau of Standards | Malawi Bureau of Standards | 1987-02-03 |
Forms
| # | Title | Description | Issued By |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Simplified Trade Regime Form | Application for Simplified Trade Regime Form | Malawi Revenue Authority |
| 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 | Application Form for Importation of Liquids, Fuels and Gas | Application Form for Importation of Liquids, Fuels and Gas MERA | Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority |
| 7 | Application Form for Transportation of Liquids, Fuels and Gas | Application Form for Transportation of Liquids, Fuels and Gas MERA | Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority |
| 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 |