Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

P69: Export technical measures, n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

14 November 1980 

Publication where the measure is specified

Laws of Botswana Chapter 66:04 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Diamond Cutting Regulations 

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

6. Packing and sealing of diamonds for export
(1) The packing and sealing of diamonds for export in accordance with sections 20 and 21 of the Act shall be in the following manner-
(a) the diamonds shall be placed in a box, which box shall be wrapped in two coverings of linen-lined paper;
(b) in the presence of the Mining Commissioner or his designated representative, the inner cover shall be sealed with the seal of the exporter at two or more places and the address of the consignee shall be inscribed thereon; and
(c) the outer cover shall be tied over the box with tape and sealed in four places with the seal of the exporter, the end of the tape to bear the seal or other identification of the Mining Commissioner, and shall bear thereon the address of the consignee, the signature of the Mining Commissioner or his designated representative and the date of the sealing.
(2) For the purposes of this regulation “diamonds” means a cut or an unpolished diamond.
7. Diamonds to be sent by registered post
Where diamonds are to be sent by mail, such diamonds shall be packed and sealed in the manner prescribed for consignment by registered post in accordance with the provisions of the Cap. 72:01 Post Office Act. 

Reference of the measure

Articles 6 and 7 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Cut and an unpolished diamond 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world