Rubies are red

Progressively over the last year most of the sanctions imposed on the movement of goods to and from Burma (Myanmar) have been removed.  But one that remains is in USA legislation that prohibits the import of rubies and jadeite from Burma unless they are personal effects or they had previously been imported to USA before the sanctions were enacted.   

This sanction causes consternation as many people in the jewellery trade have a vague idea that ‘things’ from Burma are forbidden in the USA.   For example Burmese sapphires are not subject to the sanctions whereas Burmese rubies are.  

Don’t look for logic just go read the rules or ask a specialist!

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