On January 1, 2003, the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme for international trade in rough diamonds was implemented. As a result, all rough diamonds being traded between Kimberley Process participants under Customs Tariff Subheadings 7102.10, 7102.21 and 7102.31 must be accompanied by a Kimberley Process certificate. Information on Canada Customs Tariff Subheadings (Harmonized System) can be found on the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) web site. A PDF document on Customs Tariff Subheadings (Harmonized System) 7102.10, 7102.21 and 7102.31 is available. (PDF) - Accessibility Notice

Importers, exporters and shippers of rough diamonds - which could include jewellers; diamond mining and exploration companies; tool, equipment and machinery manufacturers; and companies in the cutting and polishing industry - may be affected by this certification system.

The Government of Canada has introduced legislation that will permit it to implement the certification scheme in Canada. In anticipation of the legislation coming into force, Natural Resources Canada is putting in place a mechanism to issue Canadian Kimberley Process Certificates. To find out more about the Kimberley Process or to find out how to obtain a Canadian certificate, please choose from the menu items on this page.