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

Article 34
1. The importation of rough diamonds must be requested from the Ministry that oversees the area of ​​Mineral Resources through the Management Unit of the Kimberley Process, Precious Metals and Gems, which will coordinate with the Ministry that oversees the Trade Area for the due, After which it will follow the issuance of the respective authorization for importation by the competent authority.
2. The issuing of the import authorization shall comply with the following principles and conditions:
(A) only rough diamonds accompanied by the Kimberley Process Certificate issued by the competent authority of the country of origin or provenance of the diamonds may be delivered to the importer;
(B) only rough diamonds packed in a sealed and non-breached package may be delivered to the importer;
C) The costs of processing the import process shall be borne by the importer, who shall also be responsible for securing the transport of rough diamonds in national territory
3. Once the legality of the import has been confirmed, the Kimberley Process Management Unit, Precious Metals and Gems shall issue a valid import declaration within three (3) business days from the date of arrival of the shipment of rough diamonds to the point Entry into national territory.
Article 44
1. The importation of precious metals or gems must be requested from the Minister who oversees the area of ​​Mineral Resources through the Management Unit of the Kimberley Process, Precious Metals and Gems that will coordinate with the Ministry that oversees the Trade Area for the proper visa , Which will follow the issuance of the respective authorization for importation by the competent authority.
2. Once the legality of the importation has been confirmed, the Kimberley, Precious Metals and Gems Management Unit shall issue a validation term of importation, within five (5) business days from the date of arrival of the shipment of precious metals or gems, to the Point of entry into national territory. 

Reference of the measure

Articles 34 and 44 

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