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US to demand Origin Declaration for diamonds
The US will require importers to state the mining provenance of diamonds entering the country, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) said last month.
The new rules for enforcing sanctions on Russian goods will come into effect in April, according to a Trade User Information Notice dated January 14, which CBP distributed on January 23.
Those filing diamond imports in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE), the US government’s electronic system for shipment declarations, will have to “provide the country of mining,” the notice said.
It did not specify whether they needed to give evidence or the carat sizes to which the rule applies. As of September 1, 2024, the US has banned imports of Russian nonindustrial diamonds weighing 0.50 carats or more.
Meanwhile, importers of jewelry that excludes diamonds will be able to “disclaim the additional data requirement,” the notice added. CBP will continue to require diamond importers to provide self-certification statements verifying that the products “do not contain Russian inputs.”
Ghana, represented by the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has been appointed Vice Chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2026 and is set to assume the Chairmanship in 2027. This landmark appointment, announced at the 2025 Kimberley Process Plenary in Dubai, marks the first time a West African nation will lead the global diamond certification initiative since its inception in 2003.
Despite being one of the world’s smaller diamond producers, Ghana’s strong commitment to responsible mineral governance, transparency reforms, and technical expertise in gold and diamond management garnered widespread confidence among KP members. The appointment followed intense deliberations among governments, industry stakeholders, and civil society, underscoring Ghana’s readiness to steer the KP’s efforts in combating conflict diamonds and enhancing sustainable practices worldwide.
As Chair, Ghana will oversee the implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS), coordinate working groups and committees, and guide policy decisions to ensure the integrity of the global diamond supply chain. Ghana Gold Board CEO Sammy Gyamfi emphasized that this esteemed role entails a significant responsibility to lead with excellence, transparency, and innovation.
The UAE, the current custodian Chair in 2025, continues to maintain leadership continuity, while the position of Chair for 2026 remains unfilled. Ghana’s leadership signals a new chapter for the KP, strengthening West Africa’s role in global diamond governance and sustainable industry practices.
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