Ivory & CITES-Listed Items → Philippines

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items import prohibited

Details

Ivory & CITES-Listed Items import prohibited. Enforcement in Philippines carries fines from PHP 100,000 to PHP 10,000,000 under Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act (RA 9165); CMTA s.1401 (smuggling). In the reverse direction (taking ivory & cites-listed items out of Philippines): prohibited — Elephant ivory may not be taken out of Philippines — CITES Appendix I listing and domestic ivory laws prohibit cross-border movement of post-1975 ivory, and antique exemptions require permits.

Leaving with this item

Elephant ivory may not be taken out of Philippines — CITES Appendix I listing and domestic ivory laws prohibit cross-border movement of post-1975 ivory, and antique exemptions require permits.

Practical advice

Do not bring ivory & cites-listed items to this country. Penalties may be severe. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

Bureau of Customs (BOC) · https://customs.gov.ph