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 12 Jun 2026
Overview
Controls on the importation and exportation of rough diamonds pursuant to the Clean Diamond Trade Act and the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. Requires that all shipments of rough diamonds imported into or exported from the United States be accompanied by a Kimberley Process Certificate and comply with related certification, tamper-resistance, and reporting requirements.
Legal bases
- Executive Order 13312 - Executive Order Implementing the Clean Diamond Trade Act
- 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
Executive Order 13312 - Implementing the Clean Diamond Trade Act
Clean Diamond Trade Act, 19 U.S.C. §§ 3901-3913
Amendment to the Rough Diamonds Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. Part 592
Amendment to the requirements for the importation and exportation statistics
Libyan Sanctions Regulations; Angola (UNITA) Sanctions Regulations, Rough Diamonds (Liberia) Sanctions Regulations - Removal of sanctions programs
Revision to implement Executive Order 13312
Guidance on the Provision of Certain Services Relating to the Requirements of U.S. Sanctions Laws
Overview of Sanctions - The Kimberley Process Explained
31 CFR Part 592 - Rough Diamonds Control Regulations