Imports of African elephant ivory have been banned in the United States since 1976 . Six in four states face federal smuggling charges , U.S. attorney said . Ivory reportedly disguised as wooden furniture , paintings and statues . Elephant ivory is illegal in India since 1976 , worldwide since then .
Six in four states face federal smuggling charges , U.S. attorney said . Ivory reportedly disguised as wooden furniture , paintings and statues . Elephant ivory is illegal in India since 1976 , worldwide since then .