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Ivory & CITES-Listed Items → Vietnam
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-25
PROHIBITED
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items import prohibited
Details
Trade in elephant ivory is banned under CITES Appendix I listings. Both import and export of new ivory are prohibited in virtually all countries that are CITES parties. Antique ivory (pre-1947 and in some markets pre-1975 with documentation) may be e
Leaving with this item
Export of ivory and CITES Appendix I wildlife products from Vietnam is prohibited under the Biodiversity Law 2008 and Penal Code. CITES Management Authority (CITES-MA Vietnam) permit required for any export.
Practical advice
Do not bring ivory & cites-listed items to this country. Penalties may be severe.
Customs authority
General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) · https://www.customs.gov.vn