U.S. imports of Gem Diamonds (End-Use 42100) totaled $478.0M in August 2026, imported from 61 countries.
Importers of Gem Diamonds paid $4.8M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.64% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Gem Diamonds imports of $478.0M in August 2026 ran 15% above the year-to-date monthly average of $416.1M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGem diamonds imported into the United States represent one of the highest-value per-unit commodity categories in US trade, with rough stones subject to Kimberley Process Certification Scheme requirements and polished stones requiring precise HTS classification to determine applicable duty treatment. The distinction between rough, simply sawn, cleaved, or bruted diamonds versus cut and polished stones carries significant classification consequences. Importers should also be aware that certain diamond origins have historically been subject to trade restrictions or sanctions, making origin documentation a critical compliance element.
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2.7K import shipments a month
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
Rough diamonds imported into the US must be accompanied by a Kimberley Process Certificate issued by the exporting country's designated authority, and the shipment must arrive in a tamper-resistant container. US Customs and Border Protection enforces these requirements at the port of entry. Shipments lacking valid KP documentation are subject to seizure.
The HTS distinguishes between unsorted rough diamonds, sorted rough diamonds, simply sawn or cleaved stones, and fully cut and polished gems, each falling under different subheadings with potentially different duty rates. Misclassifying a partially processed stone can result in underpayment of duties or admissibility issues. Consulting a licensed customs broker with gemstone experience is advisable for complex shipments.
Commodity 18 of 30 in category 4
Commodity 42100 · $478.0M of $58.2B
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Imports · August 2026
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Belgium and India together supply 54% of it. Israel pays 12.3% duty; Botswana 0.0%.
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$478.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.7B of Gem Diamonds.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.