US will now block imports of stolen Indian artifacts

The US has imposed new import restrictions on certain archaeological and ethnological materials from India. This means that US Customs and Border Protection will now seize these items if they are imported without proper documentation.

For years, stolen cultural artifacts have been trafficked internationally, often ending up in private collections or museums. This new rule makes it harder for these items to enter the US market legally. It shifts the burden of proof onto importers to show that items were acquired legitimately.