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Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS)

Importing finished animal products

How to import finished animal products

Last updated 9 December 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 

  • NParks-issued CITES import permit

  • CITES export or re-export permit issued by the exporting country

CITES-listed reptilian leather product (e.g. bags, wallets, watchstraps, etc.)

  • CITES export or re-export permit issued by the exporting country

    • The original permit must accompany your import. 

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 [PDF, 908KB] (opens in new tab) 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 (opens in new tab). 

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 (opens in new tab). 

2. Obtain an AVS-issued CITES import permit.

Apply for and obtain an NParks-issued CITES import permit via GoBusiness Licensing Portal (opens in new tab). 

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 (opens in new tab). 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.