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Procedure NameProcedure for the importation of Maize
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Procedure for the importation of Maize

Responsible Agency       

The Ministry of Agriculture

Address:   Mulungushi house, Independence Ave.
                 P.O. BOX 50197, Lusaka
                 Website: www.agriculture.gov.zm
                 Fax: +260 250305

Phone: +260 01-253933

 

Email: info@agriculture.gov.zm 

Legal base of the Procedure

 Control of Goods Act, 1954

Fee

 Application Fee: ZMW 52.50

ZMW 52.5 per Metric Tonne of commodity being imported

 

 

Required Documents

No.

Type of information

Note

1

Application Form, Form No. 1 Control of Goods Act Import Permit

  

 

Process Steps

Step 1

The trader must make requests for product importation status from the  Marketing Officer. If product importation is allowed, then the Marketing officer issues an application form.

  

Step 2

The trader must complete and submit the application form along with the supporting documentation.

  

Step 3

 The issuing section processes the application with all the correct documentation and approves the application.

  

Step 4

The applicant pays the processing fee and is issued with a receipt.

  

Step 5

The issuing section verifies the application processing and payment then issues the Import Permit.

  
Step 6  A copy of the permit and related information are filed for record-keeping.  
Step 7

The applicant may proceed with the next steps to import the goods.

  

CategoryImport

The following form/s are used in this procedure
TitleDescriptionCreated DateUpdated DateIssued By
Application for an Agricultural Import PermitApplication for an agricultural import permit12-11-201923-03-2020 This is Dowload File
Form No. 1 The Control Of Goods Act Import PermitForm no. 1 the control of goods act import permit12-11-201923-03-2020 This is Dowload File
This procedure applies to the following measures
NameMeasure TypeAgencyDescriptionCommentsLegal DocumentValidity ToMeasure Class
Import Permit requirement for Maize Meal, hominy chop, Maize Cones, Maize Grits, Maize offals and other such Maize productsPermit Requirement In order for maize meal, including hominy chop, maize cones, maize grits, maize offals, processed maize with or without additives and maleie hydrazide, also known as M.H., to be imported into Zambia an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture. No maize meal, including hominy chop, maize cones, maize grits, maize offals, processed maize with or without additives and maleie hydrazide, also known as M.H., can be imported into Zambia without an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture.The Control of Goods Act, 195409-09-9999Good
Import Permit requirement for Maize in transitPermit Requirement Any person transporting maize meal, including hominy chop, maize cones, maize grits, maize offals, processed maize with or without additives and maleie hydrazide, also known as M.H., shall require an import permit for the goods which are in the course of transit through the Republic of Zambia to a place beyond the borders from the Ministry of Agriculture.No maize meal, including hominy chop, maize cones, maize grits, maize offals, processed maize with or without additives and maleie hydrazide, also known as M.H., can be transported through the Republic of Zambia to a place beyond the borders without an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture.The Control of Goods Act, 195409-09-9999Good