Coral & Seashells 🇮🇩 Indonesia
Coral & Seashells may require documentation or declaration
Can I bring Coral & Seashells into Indonesia?
Coral & Seashells may require documentation or declaration
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All stony corals are CITES Appendix II listed, requiring export permits for international trade — coral souvenirs purchased in tourist shops likely lack these permits. Giant clams (Tridacna species) are also CITES Appendix II. Sea turtle shell produc
Leaving Indonesia with coral & seashells
Under Indonesia's Law 5/1990 and KLHK Decree on Protected Species, CITES Appendix I and II coral species and protected seashells (including Tridacna gigas — giant clam) require a KLHK export permit and LIPI/BRIN non-detriment finding for export. Unprotected common shells in clearly personal souvenir quantities (a few shells, obviously not commercial) may depart without documentation. Commercial quantities of any shell require Quarantine and customs declaration. Penalties: 5 years imprisonment for protected species export without permit.
Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.
This page covers destination customs rules in Indonesia. Whether you can carry coral & seashells through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.
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Coral & Seashells rules in other countries
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🇺🇸 United States
Coral & Seashells restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Coral & Seashells restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇦🇺 Australia
Coral & Seashells prohibited; penalties for import
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🇯🇵 Japan
Coral & Seashells restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇸🇬 Singapore
Coral & Seashells restricted; documentation or permits may apply
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🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
Coral & Seashells restricted; documentation or permits may apply