CITES Exports

CITES exports pertain to the international trade in plants, live animals, and products derived from them, as regulated by the Washington Convention on the Protection of Species. We offer comprehensive assistance with CITES customs procedures, ensuring professional support and compliance with current regulations.

Which species are covered by CITES?

The species covered by this convention can be classified into three groups, which include:

• Species at risk of extinction
  Trade in these species is permitted only under exceptional circumstances. This group includes 600 animal species and 300 plant species. Among them are cheetahs, pandas, gray whales, and giant armadillos.
• Species subject to trade controls
  This group includes 400 animal species and 2,500 plant species and covers species that are not necessarily threatened with extinction but are subject to trade controls. For example, this category includes giraffes, hippopotamuses, and European eels.
• Species protected in at least one country
  This category includes species protected in at least one country and comprises 270 animal species and 30 plant species. Examples include certain types of coral, North African spotted salamanders, and toucans.

How can CITES-listed species be traded?

In order to trade, process, and transport CITES-listed species and products derived from them, you must obtain the corresponding certificate. This is a real international license that allows such activities to be carried out in a regulated manner.