Feathers & Plumage → United Kingdom

Feathers & Plumage restricted; documentation or permits may apply

Details

Feathers from CITES-listed bird species require export and import documentation regardless of how they were obtained — found, shed, or purchased. Eagles, hawks, falcons, and most parrots are CITES-listed; eagle feathers are additionally protected in the US under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection

Documentation required

• Check destination requirements

Leaving with this item

Feather export from United Kingdom depends on the species — most wild-bird feathers are protected under CITES or national bird laws; farmed and craft feathers move freely.

Practical advice

United Kingdom restricts import of Feathers & Plumage. Cultural-property protection is bilateral: both origin export rules and destination import rules apply. Carry provenance documentation demonstrating lawful acquisition and (where applicable) origin-country export licence. Museum-loan and dealer-import categories operate under separate frameworks with pre-approved dealer registration.

Customs authority

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) · https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs