OFAC Rough Diamond Trade Controls
OFACtrade restrictions
OFAC Rough Diamond Trade Controls is a sanctions program maintained by Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). It imposes trade restrictions.
Last updated 3 Aug 2026
Overview
Implements the Clean Diamond Trade Act and the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) to control the importation and exportation of rough diamonds. Requires Kimberley Process Certificates, tamper-resistant containers, and reporting requirements for all shipments of rough diamonds into or out of the United States.
Legal bases
- Executive Order 13312 - Executive Order Implementing the Clean Diamond Trade Act (Effective Date - July 30, 2003)
- Clean Diamond Trade Act, 19 U.S.C. §§ 3901-3913
- International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1701-1706
- National Emergencies Act (NEA), 50 U.S.C. §§ 1601-1651
- Section 5 of the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 (UNPA), 22 U.S.C. § 287c
- 31 CFR Part 592 - Rough Diamonds Control Regulations
Official resources
83 FR 28370-18 - Amendment to the Rough Diamonds Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. part 592
71 FR 16042-06 - Removal of sanctions programs (Libyan, Angola UNITA, Rough Diamonds Liberia)
Overview of Sanctions - The Kimberley Process Explained
Clean Diamond Trade Act, 19 U.S.C. §§ 3901-3913
73 FR 29433-08 - Amendment to the requirements for the importation and exportation statistics
69 FR 56936-03 - Revision to implement Executive Order 13312
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Entities Owned By Blocked Persons - Guidance On Entities Owned By Persons Whose Property and Interests In Property Are Blocked
Executive Order 13312 - Executive Order Implementing the Clean Diamond Trade Act
31 CFR Part 592 - Rough Diamonds Control Regulations
Licenses for Legal Fees and Costs - Guidance on the Release of Limited Amounts of Blocked Funds for Payment of Legal Fees and Costs