Taxidermy 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Q: Can I bring Taxidermy to New Zealand?

Taxidermy may require documentation or declaration 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 speci

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Can I bring Taxidermy into New Zealand?

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Taxidermy may require documentation or declaration

DOCUMENTS

Documentation may be required

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

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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 speci

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Carry documentation. Declare proactively at customs.

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RULE DETAILS

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Documentation may be required

CUSTOMS AUTHORITY

New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS)

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AIR TRAVEL IS SEPARATE

This page covers destination customs rules in New Zealand. Whether you can carry taxidermy through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

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