WalvisLink
COMPLIANCE & ADVISORY

Know the rules before your cargo arrives.

TIN registration, import permit guidance, HS code classification and regulatory compliance consulting for foreign companies and freight principals operating through Namibia.

TIN advisory

NamRA registration guidance

HS classification

Correct coding, correct duties

Trade consulting

Market entry & compliance

Compliance, permits and registration. All handled.

TIN registration

Step-by-step guidance for foreign companies registering as importers with NamRA. Document preparation, application submission and follow-up.

Examples: Foreign companies importing regularly, SADC-based buyers, first-time Namibia importers

HS code classification

Correct tariff classification prevents duty surprises and NamRA disputes. We assess your commodity and advise the correct HS code under Namibia's tariff schedule.

Examples: New product lines, complex machinery, food products with specific processing

Import permit advisory

Certain commodities require import permits from Namibian ministries before clearance. We identify requirements and coordinate permit applications.

Examples: Agricultural products, pharmaceuticals, weapons, protected species, petroleum

Trade compliance consulting

End-to-end compliance assessment for companies establishing import or distribution operations through Namibia into SADC. Regulatory mapping and process design.

Examples: Market entry strategy, compliance gap analysis, trade route structuring

For foreign companies navigating Namibian trade regulations

International exporters

International exporters shipping to Namibia or through Namibia who need to understand regulatory requirements before their first shipment.

Freight forwarders

Freight forwarders whose clients need TIN numbers or import permits before clearance can proceed.

Market entrants

Companies establishing regular import or distribution operations who need a compliance framework for Namibia and SADC.

From initial assessment to full compliance.

01

Initial consultation

Tell us about your commodity and operation

Commodity description, origin country, intended frequency of imports and any existing NamRA registrations.

02

Within 24 hours

We assess your regulatory requirements

Applicable regulations, permits, TIN requirements and any ministry registrations needed for your specific commodity and business.

03

Days 2–10

Documentation and applications

We prepare all documentation and guide you through each application. TIN, import permits, ministry registrations — handled in sequence.

04

On completion

You receive your compliance framework

Clear compliance framework, all required registrations and an ongoing advisory relationship for future shipments.

Talk to a compliance advisor

Tell us about your commodity and requirements. We respond within 4 business hours.

NamRA Licensed

Full customs authority and regulatory knowledge

TIN Specialists

Foreign importer registration handled end to end

Permit Coordination

All Namibian ministry permits managed by our team