### Question
What is the definition of importing authority?


### Answer
The definition of **importing authority** is as follows in *19 U.S.C. § 3902*:

> 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**

