List of items that cannot be exported from popular countries

Here’s a list of things you can’t take out of the country you’ve been vacationing in.

Egypt. If you bought coral, sea shell or sea urchin in Egypt, be sure to keep a check for this purchase! Otherwise, customs will decide that you robbed the coast and now smuggle out samples of marine fauna. You will be fined, deported and blacklisted.

Also be careful in Egypt about things that look like antiques. When buying a jug, be sure to require a certificate from the seller that it (the jug) is not a national treasure.

Don’t buy too much gold. If you find it worth more than $3,000 at customs, avoiding problems will not be easy. It is easier in gold in Turkey: from there you can export precious metal for up to $15,000.

And don't forget! Exporting local currency from Egypt is strictly prohibited.

Thailand. You can not export gold products, precious stones without a check. Also prohibited is the export of religious objects, as in Egypt, be sure to make sure that, for example, a statue of Buddha has no cultural value. In addition, it is strictly forbidden to export ivory products from Thailand.

Greece. Do not think that if you take with you a couple of stones from the Acropolis or other ruins, you will get away with it: from Greece it is forbidden to export any items of ancient times. Copies from stores must be accompanied by a check and certificate. This also applies to icons.

Cuba. It is forbidden to export rum and cigars from Cuba. That is not completely prohibited: there is a limit: cigars can be taken out no more than 23 pieces, rum - no more than 2 liters. The export of turtles (whether dead or alive), crocodiles, as well as products from these animals is prohibited.

Kenya. Animal skins, ivory, diamonds and local currency cannot be exported from Kenya.

Brazil. A ban has been imposed on the export of objects made of leather, feathers or shells and generally on representatives of fauna.

Australia. It is forbidden to export leather products, black coral beads and local orchids.

Maldives. From the Maldives can not take away the jaws of sharks, corals.

Japan. The export of weapons from Japan is strictly prohibited, so men should not hope that they will bring home a steel katana, have to settle for a souvenir.

China. The ban on any panels with hieroglyphs, historical documents and any paintings. In addition, China will have to take certificates even for trinkets made of semi-precious stones.

Going on a trip, do not forget to learn about the customs rules of the state you intend to visit!

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