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.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
PG: 46 Rough diamonds No    
Description
Rough diamonds (other than those imported from Liberia) 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
Entire world, except Liberia