§3902 Definitions

Summary

Defines key words used in the chapter about trade in rough diamonds and the Kimberley Process so people know what each term means. Appropriate congressional committees — the House Ways and Means and House International Relations committees, and the Senate Finance and Senate Foreign Relations committees. Controlled through the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme — an import or export of rough diamonds done under the scheme as set by the President or under a system the President finds meets the scheme’s standards. Exporting authority — the entity a Participant names to validate the Kimberley Process Certificate for exports. Importing authority — the entity a Participant names to enforce import rules and check the certificate. Kimberley Process Certificate — a forgery‑resistant document showing control under the scheme and containing the minimum items in Annex I. Kimberley Process Certification Scheme — the international rules referenced in the Interlaken Declaration of November 5, 2002. Participant — a state, customs territory, or regional economic group named by the Secretary of State. Person — an individual or an entity. Rough diamond — an unworked or only sawn, cleaved, or bruted diamond classifiable under HTSUS 7102.10, 7102.21, or 7102.31. United States (geographic) — the states, District of Columbia, and any U.S. commonwealth, territory, or possession. United States person — a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident; any entity organized under U.S. law (including foreign branches); or any person in the United States.