Tariff Information
Tariff
| # | Tariff/Fee Code | Group Description | Activity | Rate | Unit | Valid From | Valid To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FULL | NON PREFERENTIAL | Import | 0 | kg | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 2 | MFN | MOST FAVOURED NATION (WTO) | Import | 0 | kg | 2017-07-01 | 2018-06-30 |
| 3 | COMESA | COMESA | Import | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 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 | Salt to be iodised | Processing history | Ministry of Health | All salt for human or animal consumption must be iodized. | Iodization of Salt Act (52:02) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 5 | Labelling of salt imports | Labelling Requirement | Ministry of Health | All iodized salt packages should be clearly and correctly labelled. | Iodization of Salt Act (52:02) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 6 | Warranty of salt imports | Inspection requirement | Ministry of Health | Every person who imports or exports any salt warrants to the immediate buyer that the salt confirms to legal requirements and meets the specification on its label. | Iodization of Salt Act (52:02) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 7 | Packaging of salt | Labelling, Marking and Packaging | Ministry of Health | All iodized salt must be packed and sealed in moisture-proof lined packaging and should not weigh more than 20 kilograms. | Iodization of Salt Act (52:02) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 8 | Transportation, storage and display of salt | Storage and transport conditions | Ministry of Health | During transportation, storage and display, salt should not be exposed to direct sunlight or strong light; heat above 35 degrees Celcious; humidity above 75%, or water; contamination with dust or other particles or substances; inadequate ventilation or aeration; unduly long storage time (more than six months);storage in uncovered rooms or warehouses; and stacking less than 30 centimetres above the floor level. | Iodization of Salt Act (52:02) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 9 | Salt certificate of origin | Rules of Origin | Ministry of Health | All salt imported into Malawi must be accompanied, by a certificate of origin issued in country of origin by a designated authority. | Iodization of Salt Act (52:02) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 10 | Importation of non-iodized salts | Other requirements on production | Ministry of Health | Salt for industrial use can be imported non- iodised provided that there is prior approval of the Minister. | Iodization of Salt Act (52:02) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 11 | Importation of salt that does not meet legal requirements of iodine level and packaging | Prohibitions | Ministry of Health | Any salt that is imported into Malawi that does not meet legal requirements of iodine level and packaging must be delivered by the importer at a registered iodization plant within five days of his being informed of the salt by an authorized officer. | Iodization of Salt Act (52:02) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 12 | Import license Requirement- control of goods | Licensing Requirement | Ministry of Trade and Industry | Restricted commodities require an import or export license. See the "Guide to Imports and Exports". | Control of Goods Act (18:08) | Application for Import License Under Control of Goods | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
Standard
Procedures
Legal Documents
| # | Title | Type | Issuing Agency | Responsible Agency | Issue Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Control of Goods Act (18:08) | Law | Ministry of Trade and Industry | Ministry of Trade and Industry | 1968-11-01 |
| 2 | Malawi Bureau of Standards Act (51:02) | Law | Malawi Bureau of Standards | Ministry of Trade and Industry | 2012-07-12 |
| 3 | Public Health Act (34:01) | Law | Ministry of Health | Ministry of Health | 2012-02-16 |
| 4 | Iodization of Salt Act (52:02) | Law | Ministry of Health | Ministry of Health | 2015-08-02 |
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 | Certificate of Registration as Importer-Form 1 | Certificate of Registration as Importer-Form 1 COG | Ministry of Trade and Industry |
| 7 | Sampling Application Form | Sampling form - MBS/QASD/F/34 issued by Malawi bureau of Standards | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 8 | Import Inspection Request Form | Import Inspection Request Form - MBS/QASD/F/03 issued by Malawi Bureau of Standards | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 9 | Conditional Clearance | Conditional Clearance MBS-IQMS-CCL1 | Malawi Bureau of Standards |
| 10 | IQR-Rejection Certificate | IQR-Draft Rejection Certificate- MBS-QAD under Malawi Bureau of Standards Act | Malawi Bureau of Standards |