Commodity
Chapter
01 Animals; live
Sub Chapter
0101 Horses, asses, mules and hinnies; live
Sub Heading
010129 OTHER
Code
0101290000 OTHER
Tariffs
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Country Group | Group Description | Activity | Tariff Rate | Unit | Valid From | Valid To |
CDG | Customs Duty General | Import | FREE | NMB | 30-03-2020 | 31-12-9999 |
EU-PREF | EU Preferential Rate | Import | FREE | NMB | 30-03-2020 | 31-12-9999 |
EFTA-PREF | EFTA Preferential Rate | Import | FREE | NMB | 30-03-2020 | 31-12-9999 |
SADC-PREF | SADC Preferential Rate | Import | FREE | NMB | 30-03-2020 | 31-12-9999 |
MERC-PREF | MERCOSUR - Preferential Rate | Import | FREE | NMB | 30-03-2020 | 31-12-9999 |
VAT | Value Added Tax | Import | 15% | NMB | 30-03-2020 | 31-12-9999 |
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Measures
Name |
Type |
Agency |
Description |
Comments |
Law |
Validity |
Import Permit from Ministry of Finance |
Permit Requirement |
Ministry of Finance |
Import permits are required for importation of certain goods from outside the Customs Union area. Importers of goods listed below are expected to obtain an import permit from the Ministry prior to importation of the goods in question. (Note: The list of goods is not exhaustive. Items are added and taken off as the government dictates).
1. Used Motor Vehicles
2. Used Earthmoving Equipment
3. Used Clothing
4. Used Tires/ Tire Casings
5. Used Footwear
6. Used Textiles
7. Mineral Fuels
8. Mineral Oils
9. Automotive Parts
10. Arms
11. Drugs
12. Gold and Other Precious Metals
13. Wild Animal Products
14. Agricultural Products (wheat, flour, dairy, maize, rice)
15. Electrical appliances
16. Human Remains
17. Meat/Animals
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The import permit is obtained from the Fiscal and Monetary Affairs Section of the Ministry of Finance, through download and completion of an application form. |
Import Control Regulations 1980 |
09-09-9999 |
Procedures
Name |
Description |
Category |
View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
Import Permit from Ministry of Finance |
The import permit is obtained from the Fiscal and Monetary Affairs Section of the Ministry of Finance, through download and completion of an application form. |
Import |
View |
Measures
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Type |
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Description |
Comments |
Law |
Validity |
Veterinary Import Permit for Live Animals and Animal Products |
Permit Requirement |
Department of Veterinary and Livestock Services |
This is a permit for importing live animals and animal products. This process represents the procedure for obtaining a permit to import live animals/animal products. The permit various for the particular animal/animal product being imported, e.g. live animals, processed meats, products of animal origin etc. with each permit being a formal document, serialized with a different format. Importation is subject to compliance with relevant import requirements, as stipulated on veterinary import permit.
The permit is obtained from the Department of Veterinary and Livestock headquarters and at four regional offices, with permits for products of animal origin issued at the Public Health Office in Manzini. Certain products of meat origin are subject to quota controls, these are administered by NAMBOARD with the NAMBoard Import Permit required prior to application for the Veterinary import permit. Similarly, for all dairy products the Trader should have obtained a dairy produce import permit from SDB prior to submission for the Veterinary import permit.
The permit has a validity of 30 days from date of issue and most often for one consignment only (although the permit may be valid for more than one consignment as stated on the permit itself). The average time for processing a permit from time of application to issue is within an hour subject to all information being available at time of application.
There is a charge of SZE 30 per permit, with a SZE 10 charge only for live animals. Payment can be made at the Department and through purchase of fiscal stamp at the post office, respectively.
The permit is obtained from the Department of Veterinary and Livestock headquarters and at regional veterinary offices found in all four regional offices.
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Application is made in person by interview with the clerk of the department. There is no formal application form to complete or request letter required. |
The Animal Diseases Act, 1965 |
31-12-2030 |
Measures
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Type |
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Description |
Comments |
Law |
Validity |
Veterinary Health Certificate for export of live animals/animal products |
Permit Requirement |
Department of Veterinary and Livestock Services |
This process represents the procedure for obtaining a permit to export live animals/animal products. The permit is in the form of a formal document (serialized with a prescribed format). Exportation is subject to compliance with relevant export requirements, as stipulated on veterinary import permit.
The permit is obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security headquarters (Import and Export office) and has a non-extendable validity period of one month from date of issue and for one consignment only; and is issued with a signed veterinary health certificate.
The average time for processing a permit from time of application to issue is 3-5 working days and applications are only accepted on Mondays.
The application is made by completion of application (obtainable from the permit office of the Director of Livestock Services) and on presentation of the supporting documents; namely, commercial invoice, license, veterinary health certificate and import permit from destination country, and previous used permit for the last exported consignment.
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Application for a permit must be made at least 7 to 30 days prior to importation. |
The Animal Diseases Act, 1965 |
31-12-2030 |
Measures
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Type |
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Description |
Comments |
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Validity |
Registration of identification marks. |
Registration Requirement |
Department of Veterinary and Livestock Services |
Every person who owns livestock or who lawfully holds livestock shall register an identification mark. |
An application is made for the registration of an identification mark |
The Livestock Identification Act, 2001 |
09-09-9999 |
Measures
Name |
Type |
Agency |
Description |
Comments |
Law |
Validity |
Transfer of registration and identification marks |
Registration Requirement |
Department of Veterinary and Livestock Services |
Any owner of livestock of the appropriate group may, on the prescribed form, apply to the Registrar for the transfer of the registration of the identification mark from the name of any other person into that applicant’s own name. |
The application shall be accompanied by the consent in writing of the owner of the identification mark. |
The Livestock Identification Act, 2001 |
09-09-9999 |
Measures
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Validity |
Surrender of identification marks. |
Registration Requirement |
Department of Veterinary and Livestock Services |
Where a registered identification mark is no longer required by the owner for whatever reason, the owner of such an identification mark shall accordingly notify the Registrar in writing of the intention to de-register the identification mark. |
The Registrar shall, on receipt of such notice and on surrender of the certificate of registration by the owner of the identification mark or any other thing which may be required by the Registrar, cancel the registration of such an identification mark. |
The Livestock Identification Act, 2001 |
09-09-9999 |
Measures
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Type |
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Description |
Comments |
Law |
Validity |
Prohibition of the importation, exportation and movement of animals, and animal products |
Prohibited Goods |
Department of Veterinary and Livestock Services |
The Minister for Agriculture may make regulations to prohibit the importation, exportation and movement of:
(i) animals, animal products or any other thing likely to introduce or spread disease among stock and other animals; and
(ii) containers and vehicles used for the conveyance of animals, animal products or any other thing likely to spread disease amongst stock and other animals;
There may be also restriction and prohibition of:
(i) the importation, exportation and movement of live virus or other pathogenic agent capable of causing disease in animals or of serum, vaccine or other biological or chemical products intended for the treatment of animals; or
(ii) the use of biological or chemical products for the treatment of animals. |
The restriction and prohibition being effected by any necessary means, including the establishment of sanitary cordons by an officer guarded by or composed of officers who, in addition to other officers, may:
(iii) stop and search persons, containers and vehicles; and
(iv) examine and detain animals, animal products or any other thing likely to introduce or spread disease amongst stock and other animals and disinfect or destroy them or do both, with or without compensation
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The Animal Diseases Act, 1965 |
09-09-9999 |
Procedures
Name |
Description |
Category |
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Border inspection for animals and animal products |
Animal products shall not be admitted into Eswatini unless the respective consignment enters Eswatini through the approved border inspection post.
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Import |
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Measures
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Type |
Agency |
Description |
Comments |
Law |
Validity |
Stock movement permit |
Permit Requirement |
Department of Veterinary and Livestock Services |
An importer requires a stock movement permit for the movement of livestock withing the country |
The farmer may be charged using Regulation 6 (for imported stock) of the Stock Diseases Regulations. |
Guidelines for National Veterinary Services, 2013 |
09-09-9999 |
Measures
Name |
Type |
Agency |
Description |
Comments |
Law |
Validity |
Export for Live Animals and Animal Products |
Permit Requirement |
Department of Veterinary and Livestock Services |
Eswatini requires the exporting party to procure an import permit from the veterinary authorities of the importing country except where an agreement subsists as with the EU/ACP countries. |
The veterinary officials of Swaziland will then comply with conditions set out in the import permit as regards laboratory tests, quarantine, livestock identification and other specified requirements, and subsequently the Veterinary Officers produce and issue appropriate Veterinary Health Certificates. |
Guidelines for National Veterinary Services, 2013 |
09-09-9999 |