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The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), part of the Department of Homeland Security, has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological materials from Ecuador until January 16, 2030. These restrictions, originally set in place through a 2020 agreement between the U.S. and Ecuador, aim to protect cultural property. This extension follows an exchange of diplomatic notes between the two countries, and CBP has updated its regulations to reflect and enforce this change. The rule is effective without delay due to its connection to foreign affairs.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological and ecclesiastical ethnological materials from El Salvador through March 2, 2030. These restrictions, originally imposed in 1995 and periodically extended since then, prevent the import of cultural property dating from pre-1550 AD. This recent extension follows a Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and El Salvador, ensuring continued protection of these cultural artifacts. The amendment is effective immediately upon publication, bypassing usual public notice procedures due to foreign affairs considerations.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final rule to impose import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological materials from Morocco. These restrictions are based on an agreement between the U.S. and Moroccan governments, under the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act, to help protect Morocco's cultural heritage from illegal pillage. The rule identifies specific categories of artifacts, such as items made from stone, ceramic, metal, and textiles, as well as architectural elements and manuscripts from Islamic cultures that are subject to these restrictions. The regulation is effective as of January 15, 2021, and aims to ensure that these cultural items are legally exported and not in violation of Moroccan laws.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection, under the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of the Treasury, has extended import restrictions on certain archaeological materials from Italy. These regulations, originally set to expire, have been extended until January 12, 2026, to prevent the illicit importation of cultural heritage items. This extension is part of a new Memorandum of Understanding with Italy, aimed at protecting historical artifacts from being looted or illegally sold. The import restrictions are part of efforts aligned with international agreements to safeguard cultural property.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a final rule to extend import restrictions on certain archaeological materials from Jordan until January 14, 2030. This extension follows an agreement with Jordan and an exchange of diplomatic notes. These restrictions, first established in a 2020 agreement, aim to protect Jordan’s cultural heritage by preventing illicit imports of materials dating from the Paleolithic period to the Ottoman era. The rule is enacted immediately and exempt from the usual notice or public procedure due to its foreign affairs nature.