I purchased a sporran from Scotland over the internet in 1999. I was unaware that it was a seal skin sporran (it was part of a package). Anyway, the sporran was shipped to me with no problem. In fact, I didn't even know about the ban until well after I discovered that my sporran was seal skin.
Since then I've wondered why I was sent a banned broduct. Whenever I wear it I always keep my eyes peeled for g-men that might want to jump me and confiscate my illegal sporran!