Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B33: Packaging requirements 

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

Article 31
1. Raw diamonds intended for export must be packed in tamper-evident packaging sealed by Customs in the presence of a Technical Brigade of the Kimberley Process Management Unit, Precious Metals and Gems and accompanied by the Kimberly Process
2. At the time of export, the original Kimberly case shall be placed in a specific packaging, which shall be sealed by the competent authority in the presence of the Technical Brigade of the Kimberly Process Management Unit, Precious Metals and Gems.
Article 41
1. Precious metals or gemstones intended for export must be packed in appropriate packaging sealed by the Directorate General of Customs in the presence of the Technical Brigade of the Kimberley Process Management Unit, Metals
At the time of export, the original of the Certificate of Origin shall be placed in a specific packaging and sealed by the competent authority in the presence of the verification bureau of the Kimberley Process Management Unit, Precious Metals and Gems. 

Reference of the measure

Articles 31 and 41 

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