U.S. Prolongs Ban on Importing El Salvador's Sacred Artifacts
Published Date: 4/11/2025
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Summary
The U.S. is keeping import limits on special old and religious items from El Salvador until March 2, 2030. This means collectors, museums, and sellers need to follow the rules to protect El Salvador’s cultural treasures. No new fees, just more time to keep these important artifacts safe from being taken out of the country.
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El Salvador Artifacts Import Ban Extended
The U.S. is extending import restrictions on certain archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological material from El Salvador through March 2, 2030. Collectors, museums, and sellers who import or trade these items must follow the existing CBP rules during this extended period; the extension does not impose any new fees.
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