New Zealand Legislation: Regulations

4 Importation of rough diamonds

• (1) The importation into New Zealand of rough diamonds from a country is prohibited unless—

  • (a) the country is a participant; and

  • (b) the country has issued a Kimberley Process Certificate for the rough diamonds; and

  • (c) the original certificate is produced to the Customs or a Customs officer at or before the time of importation; and

  • (d) the rough diamonds are imported in a tamper-resistant container.

  (2) The importer must—

  • (a) keep the original certificate for 3 years after the time of importation; and

  • (b) produce the original certificate to any of the following on a request for the purpose within that 3-year period:

    • (i) an officer or employee of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and

    • (ii) a person authorised in writing by the Minister for the purposes of this subclause.