Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B14: Authorization requirements for importing certain products 

Date when the measure came into force

20 November 2016 

Publication where the measure is specified

Decreto n.º 25/2015, de 20 de Novembro 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Regulation on Marketing of Diamonds, Precious Metals and Gems 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mozambique 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

1. The performance of any research, production and transaction of rough diamonds, precious metals and gems shall be made by obtaining the respective mining title and registration with the Ministry that oversees the area of Mineral Resources.
2. Mineral owners, agents, mediators, transporters, importers and exporters, cutters, polishers and manufacturers of diamond jewelery of rough diamonds, precious metals and gems in national territory, must be registered with the Ministry that oversees the Resources area Minerals.
3. The registration and registration referred to in the previous numbers must be made to the Management Unit of the Kimberley Process, Precious Metals and Gems. 

Reference of the measure

Article 5 

Measure also domestic

Yes 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Diamonds
Precious metals
Gems 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Kimberly Process member countries