Ivory & CITES-Listed Items → Vietnam

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. Enforcement in Vietnam carries fines from VND 10,000,000 to VND 2,000,000,000 under Penal Code Art. 250-251 (narcotics smuggling); Law on Customs Art. 8. In the reverse direction (taking ivory & cites-listed items out of Vietnam): prohibited — 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.

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. If unsure, declare on arrival — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods found in screening are seized and fined.

Customs authority

General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) · https://www.customs.gov.vn