# 2026-00582: U.S. Locks Down Morocco's Ancient Treasures for Five More Years

2026-00582, Extension of Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material From Morocco, 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/2026-00582
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-00582
- Title: Extension of Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material From Morocco
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Citation: 91 FR 1382
- Published: 2026-01-14
- Effective: 2026-01-14
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1685-AA39
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

U.S. Locks Down Morocco's Ancient Treasures for Five More Years

## Summary

The U.S. is extending import restrictions on certain ancient and cultural items from Morocco until January 14, 2031. This means collectors, museums, and sellers need to keep following the rules to protect Morocco’s heritage. The new rule kicks in on January 14, 2026, helping stop illegal trade without changing fees or costs.

## Abstract

This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect an extension of import restrictions on certain categories of archaeological and ethnological material from the Kingdom of Morocco (Morocco), which were originally imposed by CBP Decision 21-02. The CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this extension through January 14, 2031.

## Effects PRIA read

- Import Restrictions Extended to 2031: cost, low. The U.S. is extending import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological material from Morocco. The extension takes effect January 14, 2026 and continues the restrictions through January 14, 2031.
- Documentation Required for Moroccan Imports: cost, low. Importation of material on the designated list is restricted unless it is accompanied by documentation certifying the material left Morocco legally and not in violation of Moroccan export laws. This documentation requirement remains in force through January 14, 2031.
- Wood Category Clarified to Include Writing Materials: cost, low. The designated list has been revised so the ethnological subcategory formerly called "Wood" is clarified to include all "writing materials," and now explicitly references inscribed wooden tablets. This change is part of the extension effective January 14, 2026 and in force through January 14, 2031.
- Jewish Ritual Objects Excluded: benefit, low. The designated ethnological material list covers Islamic cultural items from c. A.D. 1549 to 1912 and explicitly excludes Jewish ceremonial or ritual objects. That exclusion remains part of the designated list during the extension period.

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## Sources
- [2026-00582 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/14/2026-00582/extension-of-import-restrictions-on-categories-of-archaeological-and-ethnological-material-from)
- [2026-00582 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-14/pdf/2026-00582.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00582 (as of 2026-06-11).