US Extends Deal with Costa Rica to Shield Ancient Artifacts
Published Date: 4/22/2025
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Summary
The U.S. wants to keep its special agreement with Costa Rica that helps protect Costa Rican archaeological treasures from being imported illegally. This extension means collectors, museums, and traders will still follow rules to stop smuggling and keep history safe. The plan doesn’t change costs but keeps the protection going for a few more years.
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Costa Rica archaeological import rules extended
The United States proposes to extend the Memorandum of Understanding that imposes import restrictions on categories of archaeological material from Costa Rica. Collectors, museums, and traders will continue to follow the existing rules to stop illegal imports and protect Costa Rican archaeological treasures. The proposal does not change costs and keeps those protections in place for a few more years.
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