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No one can import unpolished diamonds into Namibia without a specific permit. However, this rule does not apply to unpolished diamonds that were originally exported from Namibia, processed abroad, and are now being returned. Violating this regulation can result in a fine of up to N$1,000,000, up to 20 years in prison, or both.

37. (1) Subject to the provisions of subsection (2), no person shall import any unpolished diamond into Namibia unless such person is the holder of a permit referred to in section 27(e).

(2) The provisions of subsection (1) shall not apply in respect of any unpolished diamond won or recovered outside Namibia from diamondiferous concentrate, sand, soil, clay, gravel, stone, rock or mineral previously exported from Namibia and which is returned to Namibia in terms of section 54(2) or 56(2), as the case may be, proof of which shall be on the person who is so returning that unpolished diamond.

(3) Any person who contravenes a provision of subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding N$1 000 000 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding twenty years or to both such fine and such imprisonment.