It's needed to make hemoglobin.
The importation of bananas was necessary as they could not grow them in their climate.
By restricting colonial importation of milling and forging machinery, the British hoped to reduce manufacturing and maintain a market for British steel and iron goods. Unfortunately, many of the colonial officials were themselves operating foundries, and therefore neglected enforcement.
congress banned the importation of slaves from Africa in 1808
The importation of slaves in the United States was abolished on January 1, 1808.
When a carrying Vessel enters in the Jurisdiction of a certain place with the intention to unlade the cargoes from an importation...
No, it is illegal
The importation of new slaves was made illegal in the United States in 1808 as part of the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves. This law went into effect on January 1, 1808.
The Tallmadge Amendment prohibited the further importation of slaves into Missouri after its admission as a state.
Pennsylvania was the first state to outlaw the importation of blacks for slavery in 1682.
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Timber.
As of 2023, U.S. Customs does not allow the importation of Cuban cigars due to trade restrictions.