Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Taxidermy → United States
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-08-22
Taxidermy restricted; documentation or permits may apply
Details
Taxidermy restricted; documentation or permits may apply. Enforcement in United States carries fines up to USD 250,000 and imprisonment up to 5 years in aggravated cases. Leaving United States with taxidermy is a separate question — restricted: Taxidermy export from United States depends on the species — CITES-listed specimens need export permits; common non-protected species need provenance paperwork.
Documentation required
- Check destination requirements
Leaving with this item
Taxidermy export from United States depends on the species — CITES-listed specimens need export permits; common non-protected species need provenance paperwork.
Practical advice
Carry documentation. Declare at customs if required.
Customs authority
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) · https://www.cbp.gov