Namra to slap customs offenders with N$20 000

Traders, importers and exporters could face fixed customs penalties of up to N$20 000 for certain offences under a new penalty system introduced by the Namibia Revenue Agency. The system includes fixed penalty amounts of N$2 000, N$8 000 and N$20 000, depending on the offence. Other penalties are calculated as a percentage of the customs duty or value of goods. Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) spokesperson Steven Ndorokaze announced the implementation of the customs administrative penalty framework yesterday. “The framework provides a standardised and nationally consistent basis for administering identified customs contraventions under Section 101 of the customs and excise