Non-Tariff Barriers

Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification

B83: Certification requirement 

Date when the measure came into force

01 January 2017 

Publication where the measure is specified

The Republic Of Kenya, Laws of Kenya 

Regulation where the measure is specified

THE MINING (DEALINGS IN DIAMONDS) REGULATIONS, 2017 

Country/Region applying the measure

Kenya 

Coded list of objectives

X: For purposes n.e.s. 

Description of the measure

16 (1) Rough diamonds shall be exported or imported in containers in accordance with this regulations.
(2) A container for the export or import of rough diamonds shall be constructed in a manner that makes the reseal of the container impossible after it is opened.
(3) The container in which rough diamonds are exported shall bear the serial number of the accompanying Kimberley Certificate. 

Reference of the measure

Section 16 Packaging of rough diamonds for export and imports 

Measure also domestic

No 

Products affected by the measure.

Description

Rough diamonds 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.