Non-Tariff Measure

NTM classification
B83: Certification requirement 
Date when the measure came into force
01 January 1978 
Publication where the measure is specified
Rhodesia Government Notice No. 282 of 1978 
Regulation where the measure is specified
Precious Stones Regulations, 1978. 
Country/Region applying the measure
Zimbabwe 
The rationale of the measure
Not stated in the regulations 
Coded list of objectives
X: For purposes n.e.s. 
Description of the measure
7A (1) Any person exporting rough diamonds shall provide at his own expense, a valid Kimberly Process Certificate specified in the Second Schedule.
(la) The export or import of rough diamonds shall be permitted only if—
(a) the shipment is accompanied by a valid Kimberly Process Certificate specified in the Second Schedule;
(b) the rough diamonds are shipped in sealed and temper resistant containers; and
(c) the shipment is intended for a participant or is from a participant. 
Reference of the measure
Art 7A (1a)(a) 
Measure also domestic
Yes 
Notes
Implementation date not stated in the document. The date above was arbitrarily entered to allow registration of NTM. It will be adjusted when the date is made available by the NTM manager. 

Products affected by the measure.

Code Product Partial coverage Partial coverage indication Date in Date out
7102.10.00 Unsorted No    
7102.21.00 Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted No    
7102.31.00 Unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted No    
Description
Rough diamonds 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Inclusion/Exclusion Country Date in Date out
Inclusion Entire world    
Description
All countries