USA modifies ivory regulations
The USA has relaxed import regulations for ivory that came into force earlier this year with regard to historical instruments. But only a little.
Instruments that were purchased before February 25, 2014 and have a valid CITES certificate can now be imported if the ivory used for them was legally acquired before February 26, 1976. However, the resale of such instruments within the USA may be subject to further restrictions.
The regulations serve to protect wild elephants. The League of American Orchestras wants to continue the dialogue with the authorities in Washington in order to achieve further relief for traveling musicians.
