### Question
How is the "importing authority" defined?


### Answer
The term **importing authority** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 3902* as follows -

> 1 or more entities designated by a Participant into whose territory a shipment of rough diamonds is imported as having the authority to enforce the laws and regulations of the Participant regulating imports, including the verification of the Kimberley Process Certificate accompanying the shipment

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 3902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 25-CLEAN DIAMOND TRADE**

