Non-Tariff Barriers

NTM classification: P61: Inspection requirement
Date when the measure came into force: 19 September 1979
Publication where the measure is specified: Laws of Botswana Chapter 66:04
Regulation where the measure is specified: Diamond Cutting Act
Country/Region applying the measure: Botswana
The rationale of the measure: No specific objective stated
Coded list of objectives: X: For purposes n.e.s.
Description of the measure: 21. Export of cut or polished diamonds
(1) No person shall export any cut or polished diamonds which are not set in
jewellery, tools or implements unless—
(a) such diamonds have been exhibited to and sealed for export in the presence of the Mining Commissioner or his representative in such manner as the Mining Commissioner may approve; and
(b) such person is able to furnish to the Mining Commissioner on request a satisfactory account of his possession of such diamonds.
(2) Any person who contravenes the provisions of this section shall be guilty of an offence.
Measure also domestic: No

Code	Product	Partial coverage	Partial coverage indication	Date in	Date out
7102	Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set.	Yes	Cut or polished diamonds

Inclusion/Exclusion	Country	Date in	Date out
Inclusion	Entire world

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