On March 11, 2022, the Biden Administration issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14068, prohibiting the importation into the United States of non-industrial diamonds of Russian Federation origin. See FAQs 1019 and 1027 for the definition of Russian Federation origin and non-industrial diamonds, respectively. On December 6, 2023, the G7 Leaders announced a coordinated international effort to impose phased restrictions on the importation of certain Russian diamonds, including diamonds processed in third countries. As a part of this G7 commitment, OFAC has issued additional restrictions on the importation of non-industrial diamonds mined, extracted, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part in the Russian Federation as well as unsorted diamonds and diamond jewelry.
Specifically, on February 8, 2024, OFAC issued two determinations, “Prohibitions Related to Imports of Certain Categories of Diamonds” pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14068 (the “Diamonds Determination”) and “Prohibitions Related to Imports of Diamond Jewelry and Unsorted Diamonds of Russian Federation Origin and Diamond Jewelry and Unsorted Diamonds Exported From the Russian Federation” pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14068 (the “Diamond Jewelry and Unsorted Diamonds Determination”). These prohibitions are described below, along with the relevant Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) references and a list of illustrative examples of products subject to the prohibitions.
| Import Prohibition | Effective Date | Illustrative Example and Relevant HTSUS References | Additional Information and Guidance |
| Non-industrial diamonds of Russian Federation origin (any weight) | March 11, 2022 | Non-industrial diamonds that are products of Russia HTSUS Subheading: 7102.31, 7102.39 | See E.O. 14068; FAQs 1024 and 1027 |
| Non-industrial diamonds of Russian Federation origin, regardless of whether such diamonds have been substantially transformed in third countries | March 1, 2024: ≥ 1.0 carat
| Rough diamond was mined in Russia then cut and polished in a third country HTSUS Subheading: 7102.31, 7102.39 | See the Diamonds Determination; FAQs 1027, 1154, and 1165 |
| Unsorted diamonds of Russian Federation origin or exported from Russia | March 1, 2024 | Unsorted diamonds mined or exported from Russia HTSUS Subheading: 7102.10 | See the Diamond Jewelry and Unsorted Diamonds Determination; FAQs 1027, 1154, and 1166 |
| Diamond jewelry of Russian Federation origin or exported from Russia | March 1, 2024 | Diamond bracelet either made in Russia or made elsewhere but exported from Russia HTSUS Heading: 7113, incorporating diamonds | See the Diamond Jewelry and Unsorted Diamonds Determination; FAQs 1027, 1154, and 1166 |