What is CITES Annex A?

What is CITES Annex A?

Annex A is the most strictly controlled list of species and annex D the least. You must apply for a permit to import, export or re-export annex A, B or C specimens. If you plan to use a specimen for commercial purposes, you must check if you also need an Article 10 certificate for commercial purposes.

What are CITES full form?

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

How do I get a citation permit in South Africa?

Permit requirements A CITES export permit will only be issued if the specimens (abalone) have been legally obtained (mariculture & allocated off-take quotas). Exporter will have to verify whether an import permit will be required in the country of import. CITES permits will be issued by Marine and Coastal Management.

Who is responsible for CITES?

the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is administered through the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). A Secretariat, located in Geneva, Switzerland, oversees the implementation of the treaty and assists with communications between countries.

Is South Africa a member of Cites?

South Africa was a founding member of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species in Wild Fauna and Flora, known as the CITES Treaty. South Africa has a proud and long successful conservation record.

What is the importance of flora and fauna in South Africa?

The flora acts as the natural habitat for the many different animal species that call South Africa home, and is a key contributing agent for the biodiversity and ecological health and wealth of this land.

What are the 4 major points of the Endangered Species Act?

The Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) prohibits importing, exporting, taking, possessing, selling, and transporting endangered and threatened species (with certain exceptions). ESA also provides for the designation of critical habitat and prohibits the destruction of that habitat.

What does cites document 23.36 ( E ) mean?

II CITES document indicating that the 23.36(e) under a pre-existing treaty, convention, or international agreement for that species specimen was taken in accordance with provisions of the applicable treaty, convention, or international agreement 23.39(e) (7) Hybrid plants I, II, or III

What are the requirements for a cites document?

• CITES documents must contain certain standardized information This requirement applies to all CITES documents issued by a Party or a non-Party except phytosanitary certificates issued for artificially propagated plants or a customs declaration label used for movement between registered scientific institutions.

How to apply for a CITES permit or certificate?

How do I apply for a CITES permit or certificate? 1. Complete a standard application form (3-200) and submit it with a processing fee to the Division of Management Authority. Allow at least 60 days for review.

Can a Appendix II specimen be exported without a CITES permit?

 Appendix-II and -III specimens may be imported and exported without CITES documents, provided the foreign country does not require a CITES permit.  Appendix-I specimens may be exported by a U.S. resident without CITES documents, provided the foreign country does not require a CITES permit.