Bringing in finished animal products
Bringing in finished animal products
All finished animal products brought into Singapore must satisfy the permit requirements listed in the table below.
| Type of finished animal product | Required documents |
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Non-CITES listed |
Import permit from AVS is not required. |
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CITES-listed |
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CITES-listed Reptilian leather product* |
Subsequent re-export of your finished leather product would require a CITES re-export permit issued by us. |
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Taxidermised items or hunting trophies |
Please refer to the factsheet on bringing taxidermised products into Singapore for more information on the permits, documents, and procedures required for import. |
*Reptilian leather products include bags, wallets, watchstraps, etc.
To find out which animal species are listed by CITES, you can refer to the CITES appendices.
Apply for CITES permits
| Step | Description |
| Step 1: | Obtain a CITES export or re-export permit from the exporting country’s relevant authority. |
| Step 2: |
Apply for and obtain an NParks-issued CITES import permit via GoBusiness Licensing Portal. This CITES import permit is valid for 90 days only. You do not require a CITES import permit if you are importing CITES-listed reptilian leather products. |
| Step 3: |
A S$12 CITES permit fee is payable per species. This fee is subject to a minimum of S$60 per consignment.
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Make an appointment for border control inspection
If border control inspection is required, make an appointment for inspection by submitting a request via our inspection and laboratory e-services website.
You should notify the Changi Animal & Plant Quarantine Station (CAPQ) of your consignment’s planned date of departure five days before the departure.