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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Bureau of Customs and Border Protection

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

19 CFR Part 12

[CBP Dec. 04-08]
RIN 1505-AB50

 
Import Restrictions Imposed on Archaeological Material 
Originating in Honduras

AGENCY: Customs and Border Protection, Homeland Security.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This document amends the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 
Regulations to reflect the imposition of import restrictions on certain 
archaeological material originating in the Republic of Honduras 
(Honduras). These restrictions are being imposed pursuant to an 
agreement between the United States and Honduras that has been entered 
into under the authority of the Convention on Cultural Property 
Implementation Act in accordance with the United Nations Educational, 
Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention on the Means 
of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer 
of Ownership of Cultural Property. The document amends the CBP 
Regulations by adding Honduras to the list of countries for which an 
agreement has been entered into for imposing import restrictions. The 
document also contains the Designated List of Pre-Colombian 
Archaeological Material from Honduras that describes the types of 
articles to which the restrictions apply.

EFFECTIVE DATE: March 16, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: (Legal Aspects) Joseph Howard, 
Intellectual Property Rights Branch (202) 572-8701; (Operational 
Aspects) Michael Craig, Trade Compliance and Facilitation (202) 927-
0370.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The value of cultural property, whether archaeological or 
ethnological in nature, is immeasurable. Such items often constitute 
the very essence of a society and convey important information 
concerning a people's origin, history, and traditional setting. The 
importance and popularity of such items regrettably make them targets 
of theft, encourage clandestine looting of archaeological sites, and 
result in their illegal export and import.
    The United States shares in the international concern for the need 
to protect endangered cultural property. The appearance in the United 
States of stolen or illegally exported artifacts from other countries 
where there has been pillage has, on occasion, strained our foreign and 
cultural relations. This situation, combined with the concerns of 
museum, archaeological, and scholarly communities, was recognized by 
the President and Congress. It became apparent that it was in the 
national interest for the United States to join with other countries to 
control illegal trafficking of such articles in international commerce.
    The United States joined international efforts and actively 
participated in deliberations resulting in the 1970 UNESCO Convention 
on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export 
and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property (823 U.N.T.S. 231 
(1972)). U.S. acceptance of the 1970 UNESCO Convention was codified 
into U.S. law as the ``Convention on Cultural Property Implementation 
Act'' (Pub. L. 97-446, 19 U.S.C. 2601 et seq.) (``the Act''). This was 
done to promote U.S. leadership in achieving greater international 
cooperation towards preserving cultural treasures that are of 
importance to the nations from where they originate and contribute to 
greater international understanding of mankind's common heritage.
    During the past several years, import restrictions have been 
imposed on archaeological and ethnological

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artifacts/materials of a number of signatory nations. These 
restrictions have been imposed as a result of requests for protection 
received from those nations, as well as pursuant to bilateral 
agreements between the United States and other countries. More 
information on import restrictions can be found on the International 
Cultural Property Protection Web site (http://culturalheritage.state.gov
).

    Import restrictions are now being imposed on certain archaeological 
materials from the Republic of Honduras (Honduras).

Determinations

    Under 19 U.S.C. 2602(a)(1), the United States must make certain 
determinations before entering into an agreement to impose import 
restrictions under 19 U.S.C. 2602(a)(2). On July 28, 2003, the 
Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs made 
the determinations required under the statute with respect to certain 
archaeological materials originating in Honduras that are described in 
the designated list set forth further below in this document, including 
the following: (1) That the unique cultural patrimony of Honduras is in 
jeopardy from the pillage of these archaeological materials; (2) that 
Honduras has taken measures consistent with the Convention to protect 
its cultural patrimony; (3) that import restrictions imposed by the 
United States would be of substantial benefit in deterring a serious 
situation of pillage and remedies less drastic are not available; and 
(4) that the application of import restrictions is consistent with the 
general interests of the international community in the interchange of 
the designated archaeological materials among nations for scientific, 
cultural, and educational purposes.

The Agreement

    On March 12, 2004, the United States and Honduras entered into a 
bilateral agreement (the Agreement) pursuant to the provisions of 19 
U.S.C. 2602(a)(2) covering certain archaeological materials 
representing its pre-Colombian cultural heritage. Dating from 
approximately 1200 B.C. to approximately 1500 A.D., these materials 
include, but are not limited to, objects of ceramic, metal, stone, 
shell, and animal bone representing, among others, the Maya, Chorti 
Maya, Lenca, Jicaque, and Pipil cultures.

Restrictions and Amendment to the Regulations

    In accordance with the Agreement, import restrictions are now being 
imposed on these archaeological materials from Honduras. Importation of 
these materials, described in the designated list below, are subject to 
the restrictions of 19 U.S.C. 2606 and Sec.  12.104g(a) of the Customs 
and Border Protection (CBP) Regulations (19 CFR 12.104g(a)) and will be 
restricted from entry into the United States unless the conditions set 
forth in 19 U.S.C. 2606 and Sec.  12.104c of the regulations (19 CFR 
12.104c) are met. CBP is amending Sec.  12.104g(a) of the CBP 
Regulations (19 CFR 12.104g(a)) to indicate that these import 
restrictions have been imposed.

Material Encompassed in Import Restrictions

    The bilateral agreement between Honduras and the United States 
covers the categories of artifacts described in a Designated List of 
Pre-Colombian Archaeological Material from Honduras that is set forth 
below. (Regarding parenthetical references to authors in the list 
below, see bibliography immediately after the list.)

Designated List of Pre-Colombian Archaeological Material From Honduras

I. Ceramic

    Materials made from ceramic (e.g., terracotta/fired clay) include a 
full range of surface treatments and appendages on various shapes of 
vessels, lids, figurines, and other ceramic objects (e.g., tools). 
Decorative techniques used on these materials include, but are not 
limited to, fluting, dentate-stamping, incised designs, modeled 
sculpting, polishing/burning, differentially fired areas, and 
polychrome, bichrome and/or monochrome designs of human and animal 
figures, mythological scenes and/or geometric motifs. Vessels and 
figurines may include sculpted and/or applique appendages, such as 
handles, knobs, faces, fillets, and tripod, quadruped, or ring 
supports.
    Examples include, but are not limited to, polychromes (e.g., 
Copador, lxcanrio, Gualpopa, Ejar, Cancique and other Copan styles, 
Ulu-Yojoa (e.g., Red, Maroon, Black, and Tenampua groups), Chichicaste, 
Fiopo, Las Flores, Sulaco, Chameleon, Naco, and Bay Island), incised 
and punctuated designs (e.g., Selin, Gualijoquito, and Escondido 
groups), Usulutan styles, Mammiform vessels, monochromes (e.g., Cuymal, 
Limon, Higuerito, Talgua), incense burners (Coner ceramics), Yaba-ding-
ding, Playa de los Muertos, Olmec style, and Formative period pottery. 
Ceramics may also have post-fire pigment and/or stucco.
    For reference, please consult the following: Chapters in Henderson 
and Beaudry-Corbett 1993; Baudez 1983; Baudez and Bequelin 1973; 
Beaudry 1984; Canby 1949, 1951; Fash 1991; Glass 1966; Gordon 1898; 
Healy 1984; Henderson 1997; Henderson et al 1979; Hirth, Kennedy, and 
Cliff 1989; Joyce 1985, 1987, 1991, 1993a, 1993b; Joyce and Henderson 
2001; Longyear 1952; Robinson 1978; papers in Robinson 1987; Stone 
1957, 1941; Strong 1935; Strong, Kidder, and Paul 1938; Urban and 
Schortman 1988; Veil 1978, 1983, 1993; Willey 1988; Willey et al. 1994; 
Wonderley 1987; Yde 1938.
A. Ceremonial Vessels
    1. Cylinders
    2. Bowls
    3. Dishes and plates
    4. Jars
B. Common Vessels
    1. Cylindrical vessels
    2. Bowls
    3. Dishes and plates
    4. Jars
C. Special Forms
    1. Drums--polychrome painted and plain
    2. Figurines--human and animal forms
    3. Whistles--human and animal forms
    4. Rattles--human and animal forms
    5. Miniature vessels
    6. Stamps and seals--engraved geometric designs, various sizes and 
shapes
    7. Effigy vessels--in human or animal form
    8. Incense burners--elaborate painted, applied and modeled 
decoration in form of human figures
    9. Architectural elements

II. Stone/Stucco (marble, jade, obsidian, flint, alabaster/calcite, 
limestone, slate, and other, including stucco materials)

    The range of stone materials includes, but is not limited to, 
sculpture, vessels, figurines, masks, jewelry, stelae, tools, and 
weapons.
    For reference, please consult the following: Baudez 1983, 1994; 
Digby 1972; Doonan 1996; Garber et al. 1993; Gordon 1898, 1920, 1921; 
Hirth 1988; Hirth and Hirth 1993; Joyce and Henderson 2001; Henderson 
1992, 1997; Luke 2002; Luke et al. 2003; Stone 1938, 1941, 1957, 1972, 
1977; Strong, Kidder and Paul 1938.
A. Figurines--human and animal
B. Masks--incised decoration and inlaid with shell, human and animal 
faces
C. Jewelry--various shapes and sizes
    1. Pendants
    2. Ear spools
    3. Necklaces
    4. Pectoral
D. Stelae, Ritual Objects, Architectural Elements, Petroglyphs--Carved 
in low relief with scenes of war, ritual,

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or political events, portraits of rulers or nobles, often inscribed 
with glyphic texts. Sometimes covered with stucco and painted. The size 
of stelae and architectural elements, such as lintels, posts, steps, 
and decorative building blocks, range from .5 meters to 2.5 meters in 
height; hachas, yokes, and other carved ritual objects are under 1 
meter in length or height but vary in size.
E. Tools and Weapons
    1. Arrowheads
    2. Axes, adzes, celts
    3. Blades
    4. Chisels
    5. Spearpoints
    6. Eccentric shapes
    7. Grinding stones (manos and metates)
    8. Maceheads
F. Vessels and Containers
    1. Bowls
    2. Plates/Dishes
    3. Vases

III. Metal (gold, silver, or other)

    These objects are cast or beaten into the desired form, decorated 
with engraving, inlay, punctured design, or attachments. Often in human 
or stylized animal forms (for examples, consult: Healy 1984; Stone 
1941, 1957, 1972, 1977).
A. Jewelry.--various shapes and sizes
    1. Necklaces
    2. Bracelets
    3. Disks
    4. Ear spools
    5. Pendants
    6. Pectorals
B. Figurines
C. Masks
D. Disks
E. Axes
F. Bells

IV. Shell

    These objects are worked and un-worked and include, but are not 
limited to, conch, snail, spiny oyster, sting-ray, and sea urchin 
spines. Shell may be decorated with cinnabar and incised lines, 
sometimes with inlaid jade (for examples, consult: Baudez 1983; Fash 
1991).
A. Figurines--human and animal
B. Jewelry--various shapes and sizes
    1. Necklaces
    2. Bracelets
    3. Disks
    4. Ear spools
    5. Pendants
C. Natural Forms--often with incised designs, various shapes and sizes

V. Bone

    These objects are carved or incised with geometric and animal 
designs and glyphs (for examples, consult: Baudez 1983; Coggins 1988; 
Fash 1991).
A. Tools--various sizes
    1. Needles
    2. Scrapers
B. Jewelry--various shapes and sizes
    1. Pendants
    2. Beads
    3. Ear spools

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CBP Decision 03-24: Delegations of Authority

    This amendment to the regulations is being issued in accordance 
with Sec.  0.1(a)(1) of the CBP Regulations (19 CFR 0.1(a)(1)) as a 
regulation the subject of which the Secretary of the Treasury has 
retained the sole authority to approve. Accordingly, the document is 
signed by the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection as the 
delegate of the Department of Homeland Security and the Deputy 
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury as the delegate of the Secretary of 
the Treasury to indicate approval. (see CBP Dec. 03-24; 68 FR 51868).

Inapplicability of Notice and Delayed Effective Date

    Because the amendment to the CBP Regulations contained in this 
document imposing import restrictions on the above-listed cultural 
property of Honduras is being made in response to a bilateral agreement 
entered into in furtherance of the foreign affairs interests of the 
United States, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(1), no notice of proposed 
rulemaking or public procedure is necessary. For the same reason, a 
delayed effective date is not required pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3).

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Because no notice of proposed rulemaking is required, the 
provisions of the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) do 
not apply. Accordingly, this final rule is not subject to the 
regulatory analysis or other requirements of 5 U.S.C. 603 and 604.

Executive Order 12866

    This amendment does not meet the criteria of a ``significant 
regulatory action'' as described in E.O. 12866.

Drafting Information

    The principal author of this document was Bill Conrad, Regulations 
Branch, Office of Regulations and Rulings, U.S. Customs and Border 
Protection. However, personnel from other offices participated in its 
development.

List of Subjects in 19 CFR Part 12

    Customs duties and inspections, Imports, Cultural property.

Amendment to the Regulations

0
Accordingly, part 12 of the Customs Regulations (19 CFR part 12) is 
amended as set forth below:

PART 12--SPECIAL CLASSES OF MERCHANDISE

0
1. The general authority and specific authority citations for part 12, 
in part, continue to read as follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 19 U.S.C. 66, 1202 (General Note 23, 
Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)), 1624;

* * * * *
    Sections 12.104 through 12.104i also issued under 19 U.S.C. 
2612;
* * * * *

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2. In Sec.  12.104g, paragraph (a), containing the list of agreements 
imposing import restrictions on described articles of cultural property 
of State Parties, is amended by adding Honduras to the list in 
appropriate alphabetical order as follows:

Sec.  12.104(g)  Specific items or categories designated by agreements 
or emergency actions.

    (a) * * *

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       State party          Cultural property         Decision No.
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Honduras................  Archaeological        CBP Dec. 04--08.
                           Material of Pre-
                           Colombian cultures
                           ranging
                           approximately from
                           1200 B.C. to 1500
                           A.D.
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Robert C. Bonner,
Commissioner, Customs and Border Protection.
    Approved: March 12, 2004.
Timothy E. Skud,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
[FR Doc. 04-6017 Filed 3-12-04; 2:31 pm]

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