What prohibitions has OFAC implemented with respect to diamonds and diamond jewelry under the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions program?
OFAC's answer
On March 11, 2022, the Biden Administration issued [Executive Order (E.O.) 14068](https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/919281/download?inline), prohibiting the importation into the United States of non-industrial diamonds of Russian Federation origin. See FAQs [1019](https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/1019) and [1027](https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/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"](https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/932611/download?inline)) 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"](https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/932606/download?inline)). 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 ProhibitionEffective DateIllustrative Example and Relevant HTSUS ReferencesAdditional Information and GuidanceNon-industrial diamonds of Russian Federation origin (any weight)March 11, 2022Non-industrial diamonds that are products of Russia HTSUS Subheading: 7102.31, 7102.39 See [E.O. 14068](https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/919281/download?inline); [FAQs 1024 and 1027](https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/search/1024+1027)Non-industrial diamonds of Russian Federation origin, regardless of whether such diamonds have been substantially transformed in third countriesMarch 1, 2024: ≥ 1.0 carat September 1, 2024: ≥ 0.5 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](https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/932611/download?inline); [FAQs 1027, 1154, and 1165](https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/search/1027+1154+1165)Unsorted diamonds of Russian Federation origin or exported from RussiaMarch 1, 2024Unsorted diamonds mined or exported from Russia HTSUS Subheading: 7102.10 See the [Diamond Jewelry and Unsorted Diamonds Determination](https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/932606/download?inline); [FAQs 1027, 1154, and 1166](https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/search/1027+1154+1166)Diamond jewelry of Russian Federation origin or exported from RussiaMarch 1, 2024Diamond 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](https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/932606/download?inline); [FAQs 1027, 1154, and 1166](https://ofac.treasury.gov/faqs/search/1027+1154+1166)
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- #1019For the purposes of Executive Order (E.O.) 14066, 14068, as amended by E.O. 14114, and the determination “Prohibitions on Certain Services for the Acquisition of Aluminum, Copper, or Nickel of Russian Federation Origin” pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14071 what is meant by the term “Russian Federation origin”?
- #1027For the purposes of Executive Order (E.O.) 14068, as amended, “Prohibiting Certain Imports, Exports, and New Investment With Respect to Continued Russian Federation Aggression,” and associated determinations, what is meant by the terms “Russian Federation origin,” “fish, seafood, and preparations thereof,” “alcoholic beverages,” “unsorted diamonds,” and “non-industrial diamonds”?