Automated Export System Mandatory Filing for Exports (Reexports) of Rough Diamonds

The U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau) is amending the Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations (FTSR) to incorporate requirements for the mandatory electronic filing via the Automated Export System (AES) of exports of rough diamonds classified under Harmonized System subheadings 7102.10, 7102.21, and 7102.31 in accordance with the Clean Diamond Trade Act, which authorizes the President to implement the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (the Kimberley Process) in the United States. The Kimberley Process sets forth an international certification scheme for trade in rough diamonds to combat the use of diamonds to support conflict in Africa and other world areas. This requirement is mandated by the Clean Diamond Trade Act. Executive Order 13312 of July 29, 2003, implements the Clean Diamond Trade Act. This rule provides for AES mandatory filing in the FTSR.