Can I legally take washed up coral from Mexico to the USA?

11/27/2017 8:59:30 PM

NO. Most likely not and it’s not worth the risk.

Customs and Import Restrictions – What You Cannot Bring Back With You states (emphasis added):

Watch out for the following prohibited items (this is an illustrative list):

  • All products made from sea turtles
  • All ivory, both Asian and African elephant
  • Rhinoceros horn and horn products
  • Furs from spotted cats
  • Furs and ivory from marine mammals
  • Feathers and feather products from wild birds
  • Most crocodile and caiman leather
  • Most coral, whether in chunks or in jewelry

Additionally, removing any natural item from a beach is illegal in many places. Without knowing the exact beach, there’s no way to be specific, though it is almost certain in any sanctuary or preserves.

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