Commodity

Commodity Structure

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	9	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	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	The costs and fees payable by the owner of animals held under quarantine	Advance payment requirement	Department of Animal Health (DAHLD)	The owners of quarantined animals pay the costs and fees for the quarantine and any other additional costs incurred by reason of keeping the animals but this may be varied or waived.	Control and Diseases of Animals Act (66:02)		9999-12-31	ALL
2	Prohibition of importation of animals	Prohibition	Department of Animal Health (DAHLD)	Prohibition of importation Livestock and by-products thereof in Zimbabwe because of presence of Foot and Mouth Disease diseases.	Control and Diseases of Animals Act (66:02)	Application for a permit to import animals or animal by-products.	9999-12-31	ALL
3	Marking requirement for sheep carcases to show country of origin.	Labelling Requirement	Department of Animal Health (DAHLD)	It is prohibited to trade in sheep meat imported into Malawi without a mark showing country of origin.	Meat and meat products Act (67:02)	Application for a permit to import meat.	9999-12-31	ALL
4	Marking requirement for sheep carcases to show country of origin.	Labelling Requirement	Department of Animal Health (DAHLD)	It is prohibited to trade in sheep meat imported into Malawi without a mark showing country of origin.	Meat and meat products Act (67:02)	Application for a permit to export meat.	9999-12-31	ALL
5	Marking requirement for sheep carcases to show country of origin.	Labelling Requirement	Department of Animal Health (DAHLD)	It is prohibited to trade in sheep meat imported into Malawi without a mark showing country of origin.	Meat and meat products Act (67:02)		9999-12-31	ALL
6	Permit requirement for one to buy hides and skin for the purpose of exporting.	Rules of Origin	Ministry of Trade and Industry	A person needs a permit to buy any hides and skin for the purpose of exporting.	Hides and Skins Trade Act		9999-12-31	ALL
7	Requirement that hides and skin be exported through prescribed ports or exit points.	Export Technical Measures	Ministry of Trade and Industry	Skin and hides can only be exported through prescribed ports and exit points.	Hides and Skins Trade Act		9999-12-31	ALL
8	Exclusive Licence to Export Hides and Skins.	Export Technical Measures	Ministry of Trade and Industry	An exclusive licence to export may be granted with prescribed exceptions	Hides and Skins Trade Act	Application for exclusive licence to export hides and skin.	9999-12-31	ALL
9	Requirement that Holder of Export Licence Maintain Quality of Hides and Skins.	Product quality	Ministry of Trade and Industry	Every holder of exporter’s licence must not keep,or trade in any dried hide which is smeared with blood, dung or any foreign substance, or which is not completely dried and in a fit condition for storage.	Hides and Skins Trade Act		9999-12-31	ALL
10	Requirement that Processing and Storage Places for Skin and Hides be of Good Condition.	Import monitoring and surveillance	Ministry of Trade and Industry	Every Exporter must have a place for proocessing and storing skin and hides which has a proper roof , floor, sufficient space and have necessary equipment for processing.	Hides and Skins Trade Act		9999-12-31	ALL
11	Precautions to Avoid Damages to Hides and Skins During Baling.	Quarantine Requirement	Ministry of Trade and Industry	An Exporter must make all the necessary precautions to prevent such hides or skins from damage during transit and to prevent any cutting, tearing, cracking or staining of such hides or skins during the process of baling, or thereafter.	Hides and Skins Trade Act		9999-12-31	ALL
12	Requirement of Hides and Skin Export Certificate.	Export Registration requirements	Ministry of Trade and Industry	An exporter needs to obtain an export certificate certifying that the hides or skins to be exported have been prepared in accordance with the law.	Hides and Skins Trade Act	Application for a permit to export hides and skin.	9999-12-31	ALL
13	Requirement that Exported Hides and Skin Bales be Properly Labelled.	Labelling Requirement	Ministry of Trade and Industry	An Exporter should make sure that the bales containing hides and skin should be clearly labelled with the shipper’s marks duly registered with the Director.	Hides and Skins Trade Act		9999-12-31	ALL
14	Requirement that Exported Skin and Hides are Branded Appropriately.	Labelling, Marking and Packaging	Ministry of Trade and Industry	The hides or skins should be branded in the prescribed manner.	Hides and Skins Trade Act		9999-12-31	ALL
15	Requirement that Hides and Skin be in a Fit Condition for Export.	Export Technical Measures	Ministry of Trade and Industry	The hides or skins must be prepared, protected, completely dried and in a fit condition for export.	Hides and Skins Trade Act		9999-12-31	ALL
16	Requirement to Pay Hides and Skin Export Tax.	Import licence fee	Ministry of Trade and Industry	Any cess or export tax payable under any law for the time being in force in Malawi should be paid.	Hides and Skins Trade Act		9999-12-31	ALL
17	Requirement that Hides and Skin be Exported through Prescribed Ports or Exit Points.	Storage and transport conditions	Ministry of Trade and Industry	Skin and hides can only be exported through prescribed ports and exit points of Nsanje, Dedza, Chitipa, Mwanza, Mchinji or Nkhata Bay.	Hides and Skins Trade Act		9999-12-31	ALL
18	Prescribed Minimum Weight for Hides and Skin Export.	Export Technical Measures	Ministry of Trade and Industry	An Exporter is not Allowed to Export any Skin under Eight Ounces in Weight.	Hides and Skins Trade Act		9999-12-31	ALL
19	Requirement that Movement of Skins and Hides is Done by Only Buyers, Exporters or Holders of Registration Certificate.	Export Technical Measures	Ministry of Trade and Industry	No person is allowed to move hides or skins either from or into any area to which the provisions of the Act relating to the buying of hides and skins have been applied unless he is a buyer or exporter or the holder of a registration certificate.	Hides and Skins Trade Act		9999-12-31	ALL
20	Requirement that Imported Skins and Hides Transit to Prescribed Exit Points.	Storage and transport conditions	Ministry of Trade and Industry	No hide or skin originating in any country outside Malawi may be imported by any person into Malawi unless such hide or skin is consigned in transit to the exit points of Nsanje, Dedza, Chitipa, Mwanza, Mchinji or Nkhata Bay.	Hides and Skins Trade Act		9999-12-31	ALL
21	Export 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)	Applicaition for an Export License Under Control of Goods	9999-12-31	ALL

Standard

Procedures

#	Name	Description	Category	Agency	Measure	Form
1	Application for a permit to export hides and skin.	Requirement of a Permit for One to Buy Hides and Skin for the Purpose of Exporting under Hide and Skin Trade Act. Restriction on Purchase of Hides and Skins. Section 3	Procedure	Ministry of Trade and Industry	Requirement of Hides and Skin Export Certificate.	Application Form for Export Licence Application For Buyers License Skin and Hides Application for Exporters License Skin and Hides Export Certificate for Hides or Skins Export License Skin and Hides Skin and Hides Buyer's Licence
2	Application for exclusive licence to export hides and skin.	Exclusive Licence to Export Hides and Skins under Proviso. Hide and Skin Trade Act. Section 12	Procedure	Ministry of Trade and Industry	Exclusive Licence to Export Hides and Skins.	Application Form for Export Licence
3	Application for a permit to import animals or animal by-products.	Permit requirement for importation of animals or animal by-products under Restriction on Importation. The Animal (Import) Rules. Rule 3	Procedure	Ministry of Trade and Industry	Prohibition of importation of animals	Import Permit For Importation of Animals and Animal By- Products
4	Application for a permit to import meat.	Application for a permit to import meat under Meat Marketing Regulations.	Procedure	Ministry of Trade and Industry	Marking requirement for sheep carcases to show country of origin.	Meat Import Permit
5	Application for a permit to export meat.	Application for a permit to export meat under Meat Marketing Regulations.	Procedure	Ministry of Trade and Industry	Marking requirement for sheep carcases to show country of origin.	Meat Export Permit.
6	Applicaition for an Export License Under Control of Goods	Any person importing or exporting goods from a country which is not a sterling country requires a licence to import such goods. Issue of import/export licences. Control of Goods(Import and Export) (Commerce) Order. Rule 4, Rule 5 and Rule 7.	Procedure	Ministry of Trade and Industry	Export License Requirement - Control of Goods	Application Form for Export Licence Export Licensing Form

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	Control and Diseases of Animals Act (66:02)	Law	Ministry of Agriculture	Department of Animal Health (DAHLD)	1967-12-29
3	Meat and meat products Act (67:02)	Law	Ministry of Agriculture	Department of Animal Health (DAHLD)	1975-12-01
4	Hides and Skins Trade Act	Law	Ministry of Trade and Industry	Ministry of Trade and Industry	1955-01-01

Forms

#	Title	Description	Issued By
1	Application Form for Export Licence	Application for export licence under control of goods act	Ministry of Trade and Industry
2	Meat Export Permit.	Meat Export Permit under Meat and Meat Products Act	Department of Animal Health (DAHLD)
3	Export Licensing Form	Export Licensing Form COG	Malawi Revenue Authority
4	Meat Import Permit	Meat Import Permit under Meat and Meat Products Act.	Department of Animal Health (DAHLD)
5	Application For Buyers License Skin and Hides	Application For Buyers License Skin and Hides	Natural Resources Department
6	Application for Exporters License Skin and Hides	Application For Exporters License Skin and Hides	Ministry of Natural Resources
7	Export Certificate for Hides or Skins	Export Certificate for Hides or Skins	Ministry of Natural Resources
8	Export License Skin and Hides	Export License Skin and Hides	Ministry of Natural Resources
9	Import Permit For Importation of Animals and Animal By- Products	import Permit For Importation of Animals and Animal by- products Control of Diseases Act	Department of Animal Health (DAHLD)
10	Skin and Hides Buyer's Licence	Skin and Hides Buyer's Licence	Ministry of Natural Resources