Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Taxidermy → France
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2025-01-15
RESTRICTED
Taxidermy restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Details
Taxidermied specimens of CITES-listed species require both export permits from the source country and import permits from the destination country. CITES Appendix I species (tigers, leopards, bears, etc.) are commercially prohibited. Appendix II species (lions, hippos, many raptors) require permits.
Documentation required
- Check destination requirements
Practical advice
Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.
Customs authority
Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (DGDDI — French Customs) · https://www.douane.gouv.fr