Khit/Yoon (NP News) – May 10

The Ministry of Commerce released a notification in recent days that the diamond gemstones that have not yet decorated into value-added jewelries like rings, necklaces, bracelets and etc. will not be allowed to export.

The ministry restricted that, as per the Order No. 10/1999, various products and goods would not be exported by either shipment or cargo in which 31 items of goods cannot be exported by sea route and 32 items of goods cannot be exported through borderline.

In 2008, the ministry relaxed the restriction of export items. As per the orders issued in 2008, there were 15 items that are not allowed exporting.

According to the restrictions issued by the Ministry of Commerce, diamonds, crude oil, ivories, elephants, horses and rare animal species, ammunitions and antique items aren’t allowed to export.

Now, the ministry amends that ‘diamond gemstones that have not yet decorated into value-added jewelries’ instead of ‘diamond’ as the restricted items.