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Import of rough diamond from Venezuela prohibited

DGFT has notified that “the import of rough diamond (HS Code 7102.10, 7102.21 and 7102.31) from Venezuela shall be prohibited in view of voluntary separation of Venezuela from the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) and to cease certification for export of its diamonds.”

DGFT Notification No. 30 (RE-2008)/2004-2009, Dated: August 13, 2008