Do I need a permit to import or export crocodile leather or products, such as shoes and purses?
All species in the Family Crocodylidae are listed in CITES Appendix I or II. Some are also listed under the ESA. See the next paragraph for specific information on the import and re-export of Nile crocodile and Australian crocodile parts, products, and derivatives. Check the list to determine how the crocodile in the product is regulated. Click here to obtain a fact sheet that outlines the permitting requirements under CITES and the ESA.
