Polished in Antwerp

UPDATE

In February 2026 the US Supreme Court ruled that the President cannot use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose broad tariffs on its foreign trade partners. As a consequence of this decision, the negotiated exemption for the imports of natural diamonds with EU origin under the IEEPA agreement between the US and the EU (also known as the 'Turnberry agreement"),  ceased to have legal effect. Instead, after the Supreme Court's ruling, President Donald Trump imposed a temporary worldwide 10% import tariff for all trade partners (under the so-called Section 122).

However, the US administration is currently looking for new legal grounds to impose tariffs on imports from the EU that are in alignment with the political agreements made under the US-EU Trade Agreement. For AWDC, this include the previously granted zero tariff for the US import of natural diamonds with EU origin. Today AWDC is pursuing its lobby efforts with the European Commission and stakeholders across the Atlantic in order to get the US government to provide clarity on its commitment to honour this agreement.
 

Update on US Import Tariffs

Polished in Antwerp

European diamonds – polished in Antwerp – are currently the only ones worldwide exempt from the U.S. import tariff (0%). This exemption became a reality thanks to intensive negotiations of AWDC, together with the Belgian Government and the European Commission. 

Are you:

  • an Antwerp or foreign diamond company looking to have your rough stones polished in Antwerp (looking for a Belgian polishing factory) to benefit from this advantage, 
  • or an Antwerp or foreign diamond company looking for a place in Antwerp where your own polishers can work,
  • or an Antwerp or foreign diamond company looking for skilled polishers to operate in your facility,
  • or are you a buyer specifically seeking diamonds carrying the “Polished in Antwerp” label? 

 

Behind the tiles below, you’ll find all the information you're looking for.

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For Buyers

For Buyers

I am looking for a supplier that sells diamonds polished in Antwerp. 

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For Diamantaires

For Diamantaires

I am looking for a polisher in Belgium, for an equipped location where I can polish (I have my own polishers), or for polishers (workforces).

Polished in Antwerp
For Antwerp Diamond Suppliers

For Antwerp Diamond Suppliers

I am a supplier of diamonds polished in Antwerp and I want to showcase my diamonds more prominently to American buyers.

Polished in Antwerp

Antwerp Origin: Key to U.S. Tariff Exemptions

U.S. customs are highly vigilant when it comes to tariffs, as these duties generate important revenue for the American government. They will carefully verify the origin of diamonds to ensure that any exemption from import tariffs is fully justified. If your diamonds are not demonstrably of Antwerp origin, you risk losing the financial benefit of the 0% tariff and may face penalties. To safeguard your business, make sure your imported diamonds are unquestionably polished in Antwerp.

 

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US Import Tariffs Updates

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Update on US Import Tariffs