19 U.S.C. § 2093 — Forfeiture of unlawful imports

(a) Seizure Any pre-Columbian monumental or architectural sculpture or mural^* imported into the United States^* in violation of this chapter must be seized and under forfeiture under the customs laws. (b) Disposition of articles Any pre-Columbian monumental or architectural sculpture or mural which is forfeited to the United States must— (1) first be offered for return to the country of origin and must be returned if that country bears all expenses incurred incident to such return and complies with such other requirements relating to the return as the Secretary^* must prescribe; or (2) if not returned to the country of origin, be disposed of in the manner prescribed by law for articles forfeited for violation of the customs laws.