Additional Measures With Respect To Prohibiting the Importation of Rough Diamonds From Sierra Leone
Headline: Prohibits Import of Rough Diamonds From Liberia into United States
What it does: The order directs the Treasury, with input from State, to block and regulate imports of rough diamonds from Liberia and requires all federal agencies to enforce the ban.
- Bans importation of rough diamonds from Liberia into the United States.
- Prohibits U.S. persons and U.S. transactions that try to evade the ban.
- Allows federal agencies to suspend or terminate licenses and authorizations.
Summary
This order extends U.S. import prohibitions to include all rough diamonds from Liberia, whether or not the stones originated there. It bars direct or indirect imports and forbids U.S. persons and transactions that try to evade the ban.
The Treasury Secretary, working with the Secretary of State, is authorized to issue rules and use emergency powers to implement the ban. All federal agencies must take steps such as modifying or ending licenses to enforce the prohibition. The stated purpose is to stop diamond trade that funds armed conflict and to implement U.N. measures.
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