# 2026-00538: U.S. Extends Ban on Smuggling Ancient Italian Artifacts Until 2031

2026-00538, Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Categories of Archaeological Material of Italy, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published 2026-01-14, effective 2026-01-14 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00538
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-00538
- Title: Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Categories of Archaeological Material of Italy
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Citation: 91 FR 1387
- Published: 2026-01-14
- Effective: 2026-01-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1685-AA37
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

U.S. Extends Ban on Smuggling Ancient Italian Artifacts Until 2031

## Summary

The U.S. is extending import restrictions on certain ancient Italian artifacts until January 12, 2031. This means collectors, museums, and sellers need to keep following the rules to protect Italy’s cultural treasures. The new rule kicks in on January 14, 2026, keeping the fight against illegal artifact trading strong and steady.

## Abstract

This document amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect an extension of import restrictions on certain categories of archaeological material of the Italian Republic (Italy), which were originally imposed in Treasury Decision 01-06. The CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this extension through January 12, 2031.

## Effects PRIA read

- Italy Artifact Import Ban Extended: cost, medium. If you collect, sell, or import archaeological material from Italy, the U.S. import restrictions remain in effect through January 12, 2031. This extension is effective January 14, 2026 and applies to categories listed in CBP Dec. 11-03 covering pre-Classical, Classical, and Imperial Roman periods (…
- Exceptions Require Statutory Conditions: cost, low. Importation of the designated Italian archaeological material remains restricted until January 12, 2031 unless importers meet the conditions in 19 U.S.C. 2606 and 19 CFR 12.104c. Businesses and individuals seeking to import must follow those statutory and regulatory conditions to qualify for import.

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## Sources
- [2026-00538 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/14/2026-00538/extension-of-import-restrictions-imposed-on-categories-of-archaeological-material-of-italy)
- [2026-00538 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-14/pdf/2026-00538.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00538 (as of 2026-06-11).