Non-Tariff Barriers

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.

Description

Rough diamonds 

Countries/Regions affected by the measure.

Description

All countries