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 | 6 | 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 | Requirement that only registered pesticides are imported. | Registration Requirement | Pesticides Control Board | An importer is not allowed to import a pesticide which has not been registered. | Pesticides Act (35:04) | Application for permit to import pesticides. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 4 | Permit requirement to import un registered pesticides. | Export Technical Measures | Pesticides Control Board | Unregistered pesticides can be imported only where one has an import permit issued for the purpose of analysis, registration or research, or under a pest emergency permit. | Pesticides Act (35:04) | Importation of unregistered pesticides. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 5 | Licence requirement to export un registered pesticides. | Export Permit Requirement | Pesticides Control Board | An unregistered pesticide can be manufactured and exported if one has a licence to that effect | Pesticides Act (35:04) | Exportation of unregistered pesticides. | 9999-12-31 | ALL |
| 6 | Licencing requirement for exportation of pesticides. | Export Permit Requirement | Pesticides Control Board | No one is allowed to export pesticides without a licence except where the Minister, advised by Pesticides Board exempt it. | Pesticides Act (35:04) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 7 | Required standards of pesticide container. | Labelling, Marking and Packaging | Pesticides Control Board | Imported or exported pesticides need to be packed in containers which are safe for storage, handling or use ; should meet the required standards; and should approved where applicable. | Pesticides Act (35:04) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 8 | Prohibition of exportation of food and feed with pesticide residues. | Export Technical Measures | Pesticides Control Board | No one can export food or feed for human or animal consumption if a pesticide has been applied to it, or its raw materials, without following the law. | Pesticides Act (35:04) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 9 | Requirement to keep records of quantities of exported and imported pesticides. | Inspection requirement | Pesticides Control Board | Every importer or exporter of pesticides is required to keep a record of the quantities of pesticides imported or exported and of any other information that may be prescribed. | Pesticides Act (35:04) | 9999-12-31 | ALL | |
| 10 | Restriction of usage of permit to import pesticides. | Prohibitions | Pesticides Control Board | Permit holder not to dispose pesticide imported for a person to another person other than the one specified. | Pesticides Act (35:04) | 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 | Pesticides Act (35:04) | Law | Ministry of Agriculture | Pesticides Control Board | 2002-05-01 |
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 | Permit to Import Pesticides | Permit to Import Pesticides under Pesticides Act | Ministry of Agriculture |
| 6 | Application for Permit to Import, Manufacture and use unregistered Pesticides | Permit to Import, Manufacture and use unregistered Pesticides | Pesticides Control Board |
| 7 | Application for permit to Import Registered Pesticides | Permit to Import registered Pesticides | Pesticides Control Board |
| 8 | Harmonised Application Form for Pesticide Registration in search Countries | Harmonised form for pesticide registration in search countries | Pesticides Control Board |
| 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 |