Do I need a permit to import or export ramin?
Yes. Ramin (Gonystylus spp), a hardwood tree found in Indonesia and Malaysia, was listed in CITES Appendix III effective August 6, 2001, at the request of Indonesia. The listing includes all parts and derivatives, not just logs, sawn wood, and plywood, but furniture, picture frames, moldings, cue sticks, window blinds, etc. Shipments of ramin must be accompanied by CITES documents. Click here for a CITES fact sheet. Although Malaysia has taken a reservation for this listing, shipments of ramin from Malaysia must be accompanied by an in-lieu-of CITES document. Check with APHIS and the foreign country to meet their requirements.
