Import Restriction
Legal & Organizations
Import Restriction
Legal & OrganizationsImport Restriction relates to the legal, institutional, or policy frameworks that govern heritage protection and emergency action. It clarifies responsibilities, permissible actions, and cooperation across jurisdictions and organizations.
Source: UNESCO, Hague Convention, UNIDROIT, ICOM
Import Restriction
Legal & Organizations
Import Restriction
Legal & OrganizationsA legal measure by which a country prohibits or limits the import of certain cultural materials, usually to combat illicit trade. For instance, a nation might enforce import restrictions on archaeological artifacts from a country that has suffered major looting, honoring international agreements (like the UNESCO 1970 Convention) to help return stolen items and discourage smuggling by making it harder to find a market.
Source: UNESCO, Hague Convention, UNIDROIT, ICOM
