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 | 25 | kg | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 6 | POR | PORTUGAL | Import | 0 | 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 | 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 |
| 5 | 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 |
| 6 | 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 | |
| 7 | 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 | |
| 8 | 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 | |
| 9 | 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 |
| 10 | Standard Specification for Meat burgers | Technical Standard | Malawi Bureau of Standards | This Malawi standard prescribes the requirements and methods of sampling for meat burgers made from comminuted meat (beef, lamb and mutton, poultry, pork) | Malawi Bureau of Standards Act (51:02) | Quality Assessment: Import inspection registration (IIR) processing. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 11 | Standard Specification for Water, bottled non-mineral | Technical Standard | Malawi Bureau of Standards | Describes the methods of test for soaps and detergents This Malawi standard specifies the description, treatment, testing, packaging and labelling of water that is not natural mineral water. The water may be offered as packaged non-carbonated (“still”) water or as packaged carbonated (“sparkling”) water, with or without permitted substances. | Malawi Bureau of Standards Act (51:02) | Quality Assessment: Import inspection registration (IIR) processing. | 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 | Customs and Excise (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations, 2008 {Simplified Trade Regime Regulation (42:01)}. | Order | Ministry of Finance | Malawi Revenue Authority | 2008-09-19 |
| 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 Simplified Trade Regime Form | Application for Simplified Trade Regime Form | Malawi Revenue Authority |
| 2 | Application for Import Licence | Application Form for Import Licence | Ministry of Trade and Industry |
| 3 | Annual Import Quality Certificate | annual Import quality certificate | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 4 | Application Annual Import Certificate | Application Annual Import Certificate MBS | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 5 | MBS Import Batch Conformance Certificate. | Import Batch Conformance Certificate issued by MBS | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 6 | Import Inspection Request Form-MBS/QASD/F/03 | Import Inspection Request Form Issued by MBS | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 7 | Milk Export Permit | This is a permit that is acquired when one intends to export milk. | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) |
| 8 | Milk Import Permit | This is a permit that is acquired when one intends to import milk. | Department of Animal Health (DAHLD) |
| 9 | Sampling Application Form | Sampling form - MBS/QASD/F/34 issued by Malawi bureau of Standards | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 10 | Import Inspection Request Form | Import Inspection Request Form - MBS/QASD/F/03 issued by Malawi Bureau of Standards | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 11 | Conditional Clearance | Conditional Clearance MBS-IQMS-CCL1 | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 12 | IQR-Rejection Certificate | IQR-Draft Rejection Certificate- MBS-QAD under Malawi Bureau of Standards Act | Malawi Bureau of Standards |