Huntonia Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Quick question, I am aware it is illegal to export vertebrate fossils from China to other countries. Is it legal to ship them to the U.S. from Hong Kong, and Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Huntonia said: Quick question, I am aware it is illegal to export vertebrate fossils from China to other countries. Is it legal to ship them to the U.S. from Hong Kong, and Thailand? Hong Kong and Thailand are "other countries". You would first have to ship them there from China, which is illegal, so why not just skip the middleman and ship directly to the U.S.? Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntonia Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 I believe the fossils were found in in Hong Kong and Thailand. I am looking at whooly rhinoceros fossils, I was just checking to see if Hong Kong and Thailand have similar restrictions to China. Even if the fossils were originally found in China if they were exported before the ban it's legal. (At least that's my understanding from the reading I've done.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 The easy suggestions found in opinion will not be much support for your defense in the case of any legal action. It's best to read and understand those country's laws from their official sources. 3 The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, Huntonia said: I believe the fossils were found in in Hong Kong and Thailand. I am looking at whooly rhinoceros fossils, I was just checking to see if Hong Kong and Thailand have similar restrictions to China. Even if the fossils were originally found in China if they were exported before the ban it's legal. (At least that's my understanding from the reading I've done.) Aha! I don't think there are any restrictions from Thailand or Hong Kong if they are common readily-available species. Anything that is rare or historically significant will be subject to each country's antiquities act. Woolly rhino bits and pieces are probably not a problem. An entire woolly rhino on the other hand will most probably not be allowed to leave the country of its origin. Best course of action is to ask the customs people of the country in question with specific information. Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntonia Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Unfortunately I've been having a hard time finding the exact laws concerning issues of fossil exportation from these countries. If anyone knows any good resources I could use for research purposes I would really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Hong Kong is China so all laws that apply to China also apply to H K. Thailand prohibited export of Dinosaur fossils a number of years ago. My guess is that it also applied to all vertebrate fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntonia Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 21 minutes ago, Troodon said: Hong Kong is China so all laws that apply to China also apply to H K. Thailand prohibited export of Dinosaur fossils a number of years ago. My guess is that it also applied to all vertebrate fossils. Good to know. In that case I will steer clear of the whooly rhino teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 4 hours ago, Huntonia said: Good to know. In that case I will steer clear of the whooly rhino teeth. Contact customs officials in Thailand. They will know what can leave the country. Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Or get woolly rhino fossils from Europe, where it's legal. Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor9468 Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Hong Kong treats all fossils found locally to be government property. Not aware of any cenozic fossils ever found there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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