SAD 500 Guide 2026 for Foreign Importers
The SAD 500 is the legal customs declaration used for commercial imports into Namibia.
Key boxes to get right
- Box 8: Importer name and TIN (mandatory)
- Box 33: HS code (8 to 10 digits)
- Box 37: Customs Procedure Code (CPC)
- Box 42: Customs value (must include freight and insurance)
- Box 44: Supporting documents
- Box 47: Duties and taxes
- Box 54: Signature
Licensed Partner Agents
Need a NamRA-licensed agent to handle your clearance?
WalvisLink coordinates it for you — we place your file with a vetted, NamRA-licensed partner agent who handles the ASYCUDA submission and NamRA liaison, and we manage the documentation. Response within 4 business hours.
Common rejection triggers
Missing TIN, incorrect HS code length, missing freight statement, and mismatched values between invoice and declaration are the most common rejection drivers at Walvis Bay.
Licensed full-service advantage
Our team prepares, validates, submits in ASYCUDA World, and follows through until release.