U.S. Extends Ban on Colombian Ancient Artifacts Until 2031
Published Date: 3/11/2026
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Summary
The U.S. is extending import restrictions on certain ancient and religious artifacts from Colombia until March 10, 2031. This means collectors, museums, and sellers need to keep following the rules to protect Colombia’s cultural treasures. The extension starts March 10, 2026, and helps stop illegal imports without affecting regular trade money flows.
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Colombian Artifact Import Ban Extended
If you import, sell, or collect certain pre-Columbian archaeological or Colonial ecclesiastical ethnological items from Colombia, the import restrictions are extended and remain in effect starting March 10, 2026 through March 10, 2031. Collectors, museums, and sellers must continue to follow the existing rules and prohibitions for these specific categories of Colombian material.
Covered Items and Import Conditions Continue
The specific list of covered Colombian items remains the Designated List in CBP Decision 06-09 (see the State Department website), and importation of those items continues to be restricted unless the conditions in 19 U.S.C. 2606 and 19 CFR 12.104c are met. You must consult CBP Dec. 06-09 or the State Department page to see which categories are covered before attempting importation.
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