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The export of particular Inuit sculpture from Canada to other parts of the world which includes the United States does have some restrictions. In order to lessen harvesting of marine animals such as whales and walruses, the United States Congress passed the Marine Mammal Protection Act in 1972. It was later modified in 1981 and a specific section (101) of the act was created to exclude Eskimo Inuit and other aboriginals living in the state of Alaska. Section 101 permitted Alaskan Natives to continue their traditions of hunting marine mammals for food and using parts of such animals as raw supplies in the creating of clothing, crafts and artwork.

The act tends to make it illegal for American citizens to import any ivory or whalebone from outside the United States. Consequently, American citizens would not be allowed to buy any artwork containing ivory or whalebone from Canada and have it brought or shipped back to the United States. Nevertheless, the act as it stands allows American citizens to buy related artwork from Alaska considering that it is element of the United States. The export of such artwork developed from marine mammals from the United States to Canada is not permitted.

Inuit sculpture containing whalebone, walrus or narwal tusks (each deemed ivory) are restricted from import and export. Even so, Inuit sculpture containing caribou antler is allowed considering that caribou is not a marine mammal and therefore does not fall beneath this act.

Exporting Inuit sculpture containing whalebone or ivory from Canada to other international destinations will depend on every specific country as each has its own particular regulations. Fines or penalties for importing or exporting illegal products can be very severe.

Thankfully, other forms of Inuit art such as stone or antler carvings and prints are not only in a position to be exported across the border, but are truly duty cost-free. --- Bloco de notas --- Não é possível encontrar "csv" --- OK  --- --- Bloco de notas --- Não é possível encontrar "csv" --- OK  --- --- Bloco de notas --- Não é possível encontrar "csv" --- OK  ---