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Shipping polished diamonds to the EU — what you need
EULast updated · 1 July 2026
Compliance information, not legal advice. Verify requirements with the relevant authority.
Since the G7/EU import ban on Russian-origin diamonds, every polished diamond weighing 0.5 carats or more entering the EU must be supported by evidence that it was not mined, processed, or produced in Russia. From 1 January 2026, due diligence statements (DDS) with traceability evidence are mandatory. A supplier invoice alone is no longer enough.
In practice, this means origin evidence should be attached before the shipment reaches EU customs. Antwerp acts as the main verification node for rough diamonds. Shipments without a valid declaration risk being held or refused entry.
Step-by-step checklist
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Required documents
- Commercial invoice with a per-line origin declaration
- Due diligence statement (DDS)
- Kimberley Process certificate, if rough diamonds are included
- Chain-of-custody or traceability evidence
- Packing list matching invoice lines