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Cultural Property Transfer Ordinance (CPTO)
SR 444.11 — Ordinance of 13 April 2005 on the International Transfer of Cultural Property (Cultural Property Transfer Ordinance, CPTO).
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English is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force.
English consolidation of 1 January 2026, which is also the date of the current binding text.

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Preamble
The Swiss Federal Council,
on the basis of Article 31 of the Cultural Property Transfer Act (CPTA) of 20 June 2003,
ordains:
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SR 444.1

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Contents
1. General Provisions — 1 article
2. Cantonal Registers of Cultural Property — 1 article
3. Import and Export — 4 articles
4. Guarantee of Return — 1 article
5. Financial Assistance for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage — 8 articles
6. Transfer of Cultural Property — 7 articles
7. Specialist Service — 1 article
8. Customs Assessment Procedures — 4 articles
9. Forfeiture of Cultural Property and Assets — 2 articles
10. Final Provisions — 2 articles

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Official text on Fedlex — consolidation of 1 January 2026