The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) assists Global Affairs Canada with the administration of the Special Economic Measures Act (SEMA) and associated Regulations.
In accordance with the G7 commitment, the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations prohibit the purchase, import, or acquisition of certain diamonds mined or produced in Russia that are exported, processed and/or polished in a third country. In particular, the prohibition applies to natural diamonds whose weight is greater than or equal to 1.0 carat that are covered under the following World Customs Organization Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) codes:
- HS 7102.10 – Unsorted diamonds, whether or not worked, but not mounted or set;
- HS 7102.31 – Non-industrial diamonds, unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted, but not mounted or set;
- HS 7102.39 – Non-industrial diamonds, not mounted or set, other than those unworked or simply sawn, cleaved or bruted.
According to the Regulations Amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations, it is prohibited to import Russian diamonds equal or greater than 1 carat, that were processed or produced in a third country.
Failure to provide the Diamond Origin Attestation or any requested supporting documentation may result in significant delays in release of goods, detention, and potentially seizure of goods for non-compliance with SEMA.
This notice is available in its entirety on the Canada Border Services Agency website.