The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has announced that all individuals and businesses involved in cross-border trade should be issued with a mandatory trader identification number (TIN) for all customs-related transactions.
This new regulation is effective 1 April 2026.
Namra spokesperson Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze says all importers, exporters, clearing and forwarding agents, bonded warehouse operators, shipping lines, transporters and the general trading community should use the TIN.
“The TIN is a unique and permanent identifier issued by Namra. It enables accurate recording and monitoring of all customs activities in AsycudaWorld,” says Ndorokaze.
Ndorokaze adds that new or unregistered traders must apply for a TIN with Namra before engaging in import or export activities.
Declarations without a valid TIN will be rejected automatically and goods will not be processed or released until the requirement is met.
