Malawi Revenue Authority Introduction Malawi has three major

Malawi Revenue Authority

Introduction Malawi has three major borders that most Customs activities take place namely; Songwe border in the North, Dedza border in the central and Mwanza border on the Sothern part of Malawi. Mwanza border is the busiest and records the highest number if imports mainly from South Africa. Next on the line is Songwe border which borders Tanzania and import from Dare salaam pass through here.

Key Cooperating Agencies The Environmental Affairs Department (EAD) Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) Malawi Police Service (MPS) Ministry of Trade and; Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS)

Roles of Customs Officers in preventing illegal trade in ODS Enforce ODS licensing system Detect illegal trade Detect illegal ODS at the border as well as at the port Report ODS legal and illegal trade to National Ozone Unit (NOU) Seize illegal ODS, including storage and disposal Support enforcement agencies in legal actions

ODS, Refrigerant, and Equipment Trade Issues Strengthened trainings and provision of refrigerant identifiers Ø Customs Officer (mainly at the borders) have been trained on monitoring and control of illegal ODS trade Ø Received 10 refrigerant identifiers for identifying the type and purity of refrigerants Ø Incorporation of the Montreal Protocol provisions in the customs training curriculum Joint monitoring of illegal ODS trade

ODS, Refrigerant, and Equipment Trade Issues Challenges Some suppliers are not able to meet their quota hence disadvantaging others whose quotas were reduced Inadequate awareness among some suppliers especially on licensing and quota system – (Recently 20 cylinders of R 22 were impounded by customs due to lack of import permit) The implementation of AEO in which some importers are not subjected to physical examination at the port of clearance. Transfers of Customs Officers Smuggling - Importation of illegal ODS products through porous borders

ODS, Refrigerant, and Equipment Trade Issues Challenges Capacity building; knowledge and man power Delay in goods clearance due to presentation of illegal ODS products at the port of clearance – the goods are subjected to physical examination by different stakeholders at the border. Poor coordination; local and internationally Corruption Technical knowledge – Most Customs officers have no expertise in ODS Transit goods not subjected to physical examination

Conclusion and Recommendations Malawi is on track to meet the Phase out schedule of HCFCs It is recommended that: Ø Strengthen collaboration among enforcement agencies Ø Incorporation of Montreal Protocol in Customs curriculum Ø Training and sensitization among Customs Officers Ø control and monitoring of imports

Compliance Check list Compare all documentation to ensure it matches Check Customs code on declaration matches with the invoice Verify country origin Check that importer exists Check that importer is licensed to import specific material Physical examination: packaging, size, label and shape: should match information on paperwork