Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

C9: Other formalities, n.e.s. 

Date when the measure came into force

26 August 1999 

Publication where the measure is specified

Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999 

Regulation where the measure is specified

Consumer Protection (Control of Imports) Regulations 1999 

Country/Region applying the measure

Mauritius 

The rationale of the measure

No specific objective stated 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

24. Rough diamonds (other than those imported from Liberia)
(a) A valid Kimberley Process Certificate issued by the appropriate authority of the exporting country shall be submitted to the Ministry, prior to the clearance of the diamonds from the Customs.
(b) The certificate specified at paragraph (a) shall be a forgery-resistant document that meets the requirements of the Kimberley Process International Certification Scheme for rough diamonds.
(d) The relevant invoice from the supplier abroad shall inter-alia bear the following note -
The rough diamonds herein invoice have been purchased from legitimate source/s not involved in funding armed conflict and in compliance with relevant United Nations resolutions. 

Reference of the measure

Fifth Schedule (regulation 5(6) and 10) (Conditions under which the goods should be imported); para. 24(a),24(b) & 24(d) 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Rough diamonds (other than those imported from Liberia) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

Entire world, except Liberia