Commodity
Chapter
71 Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals, metals clad with precious metal, and articles thereof; imitation jewellery; coin
Sub Chapter
7102 Diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set
Sub Heading
710239 OTHER
Code
7102390000 OTHER
Tariffs
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| Country Group | Group Description | Activity | Tariff Rate | Unit | Valid From | Valid To |
| CDG | Customs Duty General | Import | FREE | CRT | 30-03-2020 | 31-12-9999 |
| EU-PREF | EU Preferential Rate | Import | FREE | CRT | 30-03-2020 | 31-12-9999 |
| EFTA-PREF | EFTA Preferential Rate | Import | FREE | CRT | 30-03-2020 | 31-12-9999 |
| SADC-PREF | SADC Preferential Rate | Import | FREE | CRT | 30-03-2020 | 31-12-9999 |
| MERC-PREF | MERCOSUR - Preferential Rate | Import | FREE | CRT | 30-03-2020 | 31-12-9999 |
| VAT | Value Added Tax | Import | 15% | CRT | 30-03-2020 | 31-12-9999 |
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Products
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| Product Name | Product family | Product technical name | Brand name | Comments | File |
| Diamond | Natural, cultured pearls | Other | Diamond | | |
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Measures
| Name |
Type |
Agency |
Description |
Comments |
Law |
Validity |
| Import/ Export Permit for Precious Metals / Stones |
Licensing Requirement |
Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy |
In particular the procedure of issuing Precious Metals/Stones Certificate of Origin (PMSGCO), security features, number of certificates issued are mandatory the Kingdom of Swaziland as a listed Precious Metals/Stones producing, manufacturing and trading country. For that reason, institutions and companies in Swaziland that handle or deal with Precious Metals/Stones are obliged to apply to the Precious Minerals Regulator to be issued a Precious Metals/Stones Certificate of Origin (PMSGCO) in addition to an export and import licence which authorise them to export and import Precious Metals/Stones as prescribed in the Mines and Minerals Act No. 4 of 2011 and regulations. Eligible companies that can apply for a Precious Metals/Stones Certificate of Origin (PMSGCO) are Precious Metals/Stones dealers; mineral concessions holders, smelters / refineries / cutters / polishers / valuators / traders/dealers licence holders.
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(a) In the instance that a Company intends to import or export a precious metals or stones, the Company shall apply in writing to the Commissioner of Mines (Office) for permission to import or export the precious metals/stones (goods).
(b) On receipt of the application mentioned in 1(a) above, the Commissioner shall investigate and ensure that the source or destination of the goods falls within the jurisdiction of Conflict Free Affected or High Risk-Free Areas as defined by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) as a good practice.
(c) In the case where the Commissioner finds that the importer or exporter falls under the jurisdiction of a non-High Risk-Free Area, the Commissioner shall decline to grant permission to import or export goods.
(d) In the case where the Commissioner declines granting permission to import or export the goods, the Commissioner shall inform the Company in writing within fourteen (14) days of the decision and the reasons thereof.
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Mines and Mineral Act |
09-09-9999 |
Procedures
| Name |
Description |
Category |
View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
| Import/ Export Permit for Non-Precious Minerals |
This process represents the procedure for obtaining either an import or export permit for non-precious minerals. Predominantly in Eswatini these permits are obtained for coal, but can cover different forms of aggregates such as certain types of sand. |
Import/Export |
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Measures
| Name |
Type |
Agency |
Description |
Comments |
Law |
Validity |
| Kimberly Process Certificate for Export and Import of Diamonds |
Permit Requirement |
Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy |
A person shall not import a rough diamond without an import licence issued under this Act and a Kimberley Process Certificate issued by the Exporting Authority. A person shall not export or import a diamond from a person who or a country of origin which is not a participant in the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme. |
A person who contravenes the Diamond Act commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to imprisonment for a period not exceeding ten (10) years or to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand (El00, 000.00) Emalangeni or both. |
The Diamond Act, 2011
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09-09-9999 |
Procedures
| Name |
Description |
Category |
View Procedure Detail with Relevant Forms |
| Kimberly Certificate for Import Permit |
This process represents the procedure for obtaining either an import permit or export Kimberly Certificate for precious stones. Predominantly in Swaziland these permits are obtained for diamonds and gold. |
Import |
View |
Measures
| Name |
Type |
Agency |
Description |
Comments |
Law |
Validity |
| Approval of business premises for Diamonds |
Licensing Requirement |
Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy |
A person who want to import or work with diamonds should comply to the these requirements |
(1)A person who intends to apply for a licence or permit under this Act in respect of which such licence or permit require business premises shall first request the Commissioner for approval of the business premises.
(2) The Commissioner may approve or disapprove the utilization of business premises for an activity the applicant seeks conduct under a licence or permit. |
The Diamond Act, 2011
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09-09-9999 |
Measures
| Name |
Type |
Agency |
Description |
Comments |
Law |
Validity |
| Requirements for Import/Export of Precious Stones/Metals |
Licensing Requirement |
Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy |
A company or individual who intend to purchase and transport Preciouse Stones or Metal should adhere to the below requirements |
The Company or Applicant should ensure that the source or destination of the goods falls within the jurisdiction of Conflict Free Affected or High Risk-Free Areas as defined by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) as a good practice.
- The Company or Applicanmust ensure that the goods are in a container constructed such that when sealed, it cannot be opened without showing evidence of having been opened.
- The Company must ensure that the container in which the goods are exported must be sealed with a seal that bears a seal number listed on the accompanying Precious Metals/Stones Certificate of Origin (PMSGCO).
-The Company must ensure that individual packages of the goods are packaged in a transparent and tamper resistant container with tamper resistant seals. |
Guidelines on Import and Export Procedures for Medicines |
09-09-9999 |
Procedures
Measures
| Name |
Type |
Agency |
Description |
Comments |
Law |
Validity |
| Requirements For Kimberly Certificate for Export |
Permit Requirement |
Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy |
The Company shall not export the goods unless such goods are accompanied by a Precious Metals/Stones Certificate of Origin (PMSGCO) and a Precious Metals/Stones Licence. |
(a) In the instance that the Company intends to export the goods, the Company shall apply in writing to the Commissioner of Mines (Office) for permission to export the goods.
(b) The Company must ensure that the goods are in a container constructed such that when sealed, it cannot be opened without showing evidence of having been opened.
(c) The Company must ensure that the container in which the goods are exported must be sealed with a seal that bears a seal number listed on the accompanying Precious Metals/Stones Certificate of Origin (PMSGCO).
(d) The Company must ensure that individual packages of the goods are packaged in a transparent and tamper resistant container with tamper resistant seals.
(e) Before issuing a Precious Metals/Stones Certificate of Origin (PMSGCO), the Commissioner shall be satisfied that the;
(i) export is destined to a Conflict Free Affected Area;
(ii) information contained in the application is complete and accurate;
(iii) goods in respect of which the application is made originate from Swaziland, was extracted from mineral
concentrates in Swaziland or
(iv) Goods were imported from a Conflict Free Affected Area into Swaziland. |
The Diamond Act, 2011
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09-09-9999 |
