CBP Adds Restrictions to Archaeological Imports From Syria

CBP issued restrictions for imports of archeological or ethnological material from Syria as part of a recently signed law meant to prevent antique trafficking by terrorist groups from the region (see 1605090026). The final rule (here), effective Aug. 15, restricts trade of 12 categories of goods with historical importance from the country if “unlawfully removed from Syria on or after March 15, 2011.”