Import and export of diamonds between Belgium and countries outside the European Union

Diamond traders doing business in Belgium need to comply with the requirements and formalities under Belgian and EU law for the import and export of diamonds between Belgium and countries outside the European Union.

Below you find an overview of the restrictions and formalities under Belgian and EU law depending on the country of origin or provenance and the country of destination.

The requirements and formalities set out below apply regardless of whether the traded diamonds are to be incorporated in jewellery or used for industrial purposes.

• Obligations under Belgian law
• Obligations under EU law: restrictive measures