Uzbekistan Joins US-Backed Clean Diamond Trading Club Officially
Published Date: 3/6/2025
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Summary
The Department of State just updated the list of countries and groups allowed to trade rough diamonds under the Clean Diamond Trade Act. Uzbekistan is the newest member joining the diamond club, meaning more players can now legally buy and sell rough diamonds. This update keeps the diamond trade clean and official, with no changes to fees or deadlines.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Uzbekistan Added to Kimberley Process
The Department of State updated the list of Participants eligible to trade rough diamonds under the Clean Diamond Trade Act to add Uzbekistan. This revision amends the list published April 6, 2022, to reflect Uzbekistan's status as a Participant eligible for trade in rough diamonds under the Act.
Import/Export Authorities List Updated
The Department of State revised the published list to update Participants and their respective Importing and Exporting Authorities for trade in rough diamonds under the Clean Diamond Trade Act. The revision is made to the list published April 6, 2022.
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