US Diamond Importers Can Self-Certify Mining Source at Point of Entry, Says JVC

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US Diamond Importers Can Self-Certify Mining Source at Point of Entry, Says JVC

Importers will not need to submit proof of a diamond’s country of mining when registering shipments to the US but should keep the right documentation for inspection, according to guidelines the Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC) released last week.  In January, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a requirement to state the “country of mining” for all imports of diamonds and diamond jewelry entering the country.   Earlier this month,…