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Extension of Import Restrictions Imposed on Categories of Archaeological and Ethnological Material of Türkiye

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The U.S. is extending import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological materials from Turkey through March 2031. This is a customs and trade matter, not an immigration matter. The restrictions were originally imposed in 2021 and are now being formally extended.
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PublishedMay 13, 2026

This document amends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to reflect an extension of import restrictions on certain categories of archaeological and ethnological material of the Republic of T[uuml]rkiye (T[uuml]rkiye), which were originally imposed by CBP Decision Number 21-09. The CBP regulations are being amended to reflect this extension through March 24, 2031.

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