Juvenile white rhino - this species was listed in 1975 when CITES was established.

Introduction

CITES is a United Nations Convention that monitors and controls international travel of items containing protected animals and plants. It ensures that long-term survival of species is not threatened.

Items in your luggage, household move, or online shopping cart may contain CITES species. These require permits to be brought into or taken out of New Zealand.

Check ahead of time to make sure you won’t get delayed at the border or have your goods seized.

Watch our Are your goods all good? video to find out more about CITES and traveling with protected goods.

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