Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Certain Archaeological and Ecclesiastical Ethnological Material of El Salvador

Key Points

• 1The U.S. is continuing to ban imports of archaeological artifacts and religious objects from El Salvador to prevent these items from being smuggled out of the country
• 2This rule protects El Salvador's historical sites and cultural treasures from being illegally dug up and sold to collectors or museums outside the country
• 3Customs agents at U.S. borders will continue checking shipments from El Salvador and confiscating any illegal artifacts they find
• 4The extension means this ban remains in effect rather than expiring, providing ongoing protection for El Salvador's cultural property
• 5Collectors and importers cannot legally bring these restricted archaeological and religious items into the United States during this extended period

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