🏺Import Restrictions on Archaeological Material from India
Imposition of Import Restrictions on Archaeological and Ethnological Material of India
Summary
This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect the imposition of import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological material from the Republic of India (India). These restrictions are imposed pursuant to an agreement between the United States and India, entered into under the authority of the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act. This document amends the CBP regulations by adding India to the list of countries which have bilateral agreements with the United States imposing cultural property import restrictions and contains the Designated List, describing the archaeological and ethnological material to which the restrictions apply.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Business Impact
$$$ - High
This regulatory text imposes import restrictions on archaeological and ethnological materials from India, requiring businesses involved in trade with India to comply with the new rules detailed in the text. Compliance is essential to avoid penalties and ensure lawful transactions.