CITES PERMIT

A CITES permit refers to official documents required for the international trade of species listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The permits regulate the export, import, and re-export of certain animal and plant species that are threatened or endangered. There are three types of permits, based on the species’ listing under CITES Appendix I, II, or III, each imposing different levels of trade control.

– Appendix I: For species threatened with extinction, requiring both export and import permits.
– Appendix II: For species not necessarily threatened with extinction but needing controlled trade, requiring only an export permit.
– Appendix III: For species protected within a specific country, with trade allowed under certain conditions.

CITES permits help prevent illegal wildlife trade and ensure that international trade does not harm the survival of the species.