Permit requirements
Permit requirements for importing and exporting according to the CITES Appendices and the TIES Act Schedules.
CITES Appendix I / TIES Act Schedule I - Endangered Species
Description
Species are rare or endangered because of international trade.
International trade is generally prohibited.
However, trade may be possible for captive-bred or artificially-reproduced specimens and in such cases as scientific research and Pre-Convention specimens.
Permits
Specimens to be imported into New Zealand must be accompanied by:
- a New Zealand CITES import permit;
- a CITES export permit issued by the exporting country.
Specimens to be exported from New Zealand must be accompanied by:
- a CITES import permit issued by the Management Authority of the importing country
- a New Zealand CITES export permit (issued after the import permit is obtained)
CITES Appendix II / TIES Act Schedule II - Threatened Species
Description
Species are not currently rare or endangered but could become so if trade is not regulated.
International trade is possible, controlled by permits.
Permits
Specimens to be imported into New Zealand must be accompanied by:
- a CITES export permit issued by the exporting country.
Specimens to be exported from New Zealand must be accompanied by:
- a New Zealand CITES export permit.
CITES Appendix III / TIES Act Schedule III - Exploited Species
Description
Species are not necessarily endangered but are managed within the listing countries.
International trade is possible, controlled by permits.
Permits
Specimens to be imported into New Zealand must be accompanied by:
- a CITES export permit issued by the exporting country if the specimen is from the country(ies) listed;
OR
- a CITES export permit, CITES certificate of origin or a CITES re-export certificate if the specimen is from another country.
Specimens to be exported from New Zealand must be accompanied by:
- a CITES export permit if New Zealand is the listed country;
- a certificate of origin if the species originates in another country.
For more information or if you have any questions, please contact your local DOC CITES Officer:
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