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That would be a question for a lawyer. I doubt anyone here would want to tell you an answer one way or the other. Yes, it is a bit confusing.

Bob

One thing for sure, when you do see vintage scales that you know are actually ivory you definition of thin scales will change, mine did.

Bob

My guess is that it would be very tricky to prove that the elephant ivory was imported before the Cities Convention. It sounds easy enough till you try it is my bet.

It also says to check and see...

Here it is https://www.fws.gov/international/travel-and-trade/ivory-ban-questions-and-answers.html .

Bob