Importing finished animal products
How to import finished animal products
Last updated 8 November 2025
All finished animal products brought into Singapore must satisfy the permit requirements listed in the table below.
Required permit documents for type of finished animal product
Type of finished animal product | Required documents |
Non-CITES listed | Import permit from AVS is not required. |
CITES-listed |
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CITES-listed reptilian leather product (e.g. bags, wallets, watchstraps, etc.) |
Subsequent re-export of your finished leather product would require a CITES re-export permit issued by us. |
Taxidermised items or hunting trophies | Please refer to the factsheet on bringing taxidermised products into Singapore for more information on permits, documents, and procedures required for import. |
To find out which animal species are listed by CITES, you can refer to the CITES Appendices.
How to import CITES-listed finished animal products
1. Obtain a CITES export or re-export permit from the country of export.
Obtain a CITES export or re-export permit from the relevant CITES management authority or the relevant authority of the exporting country. This permit is needed to apply for an AVS-issued CITES import permit.
The list of CITES member countries and their contact details is available here.
2. Obtain an AVS-issued CITES import permit.
Apply for and obtain an NParks-issued CITES import permit via GoBusiness Licensing Portal.
This CITES import permit is valid for 180 days only.
You do not require a CITES import permit if you are importing CITES-listed reptilian leather products.
3. Make an appointment for border control inspection.
If border control inspection is required, you can book an inspection appointment via this link. Please submit your appointment request at least five days before your consignment’s arrival.
Bringing animals for inspection without making an appointment will subject you to an inspection fee of S$133 per hour or part thereof.