# 2026-00585: U.S. Extends Ban on Costa Rican Ancient Artifact Imports

2026-00585, Extension of Import Restrictions on Archaeological Material of Costa Rica, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection published 2026-01-14, effective 2026-01-15 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00585
- As of: 2026-06-11
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-00585
- Title: Extension of Import Restrictions on Archaeological Material of Costa Rica
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; U.S. Customs and Border Protection
- Citation: 91 FR 1381
- Published: 2026-01-14
- Effective: 2026-01-15
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1685-AA40
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

U.S. Extends Ban on Costa Rican Ancient Artifact Imports

## Summary

The U.S. is extending import restrictions on certain archaeological items from Costa Rica until January 15, 2031. This means collectors, museums, and importers need to keep following the rules to protect Costa Rica’s cultural treasures. The new rule kicks in on January 15, 2026, and helps stop illegal digging and trading of ancient artifacts.

## Abstract

This document amends the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect an extension of import restrictions on certain archaeological material from the Republic of Costa Rica, which were originally imposed by CBP Decision 21-06. The CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this extension through January 15, 2031.

## Effects PRIA read

- Costa Rica Archaeology Import Ban Extended: cost, low. The U.S. is extending import restrictions on certain archaeological material from Costa Rica (dating about 12,000 B.C. to A.D. 1550). The extension takes effect January 15, 2026 and keeps the restrictions in place through January 15, 2031, so collectors, museums, and importers must continue to foll…

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## Sources
- [2026-00585 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/14/2026-00585/extension-of-import-restrictions-on-archaeological-material-of-costa-rica)
- [2026-00585 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-14/pdf/2026-00585.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00585 (as of 2026-06-11).