CITES UPDATES

New Regulations Determined by Conference of Parties (CoP16) May, 2013, Including Instrument Passport Option, in Effect Starting June 12, 2013

CITES CoP16 had significant outcomes for the conservation of turtles, timber, marine species, elephants, rhinos, and a number of other animal and plant species. US FWS offers web resources that identify changes to the CITES Appendices and other outcomes  that would have the greatest impact on the U.S. public and developed information to assist those who may be affected. If you are an importer/exporter of timber or reptiles, a musician traveling abroad with your musical instrument, or if you desire to be an informed consumer, please review the  CoP16 implementation page to ensure that you are complying with all CITES requirements.

Guidelines for changes in CITES Appendices and other outcomes of May 2013 Conference of the Parties

Traveling Across International Borders with Your Musical Instrument