Hong Kong Regulations

IMPORT AND EXPORT (GENERAL) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 6DF

Rough diamonds in transit or as air transhipment cargo not to be tampered with

(1) Notwithstanding regulation 6(1)(a), the licensing requirements under
sections 6C(1) and 6D(1) of the Ordinance shall apply to rough  diamonds that
are in transit, unless the requirements specified in paragraph (3) are
complied with in respect of the rough diamonds.

(2) Notwithstanding regulation 6AA(1) and (3), the licensing requirements
under sections 6C(1) and 6D(1) of the Ordinance shall apply in relation to
rough diamonds that are air transhipment cargo, unless the requirements
specified in paragraph (3) are complied with in respect of the rough diamonds.

(3) The requirements specified for the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (2) are-

   (a)  that the rough diamonds are sealed in a container; and

   (b)  that the container has not been tampered with and the seals on the
        container remain intact. (Part VI added L.N. 179 of 2002)