Legally Required Document

Title in original language: Permis d’exportation CITES

Holder of Document: Exporter / Forest Ministry (MINFOF) 

Signature required by:
CITES Management authority

Key considerations when checking the doc:
Is the description of products and volumes on the licence in line with information on sales document and with the actual shipment?

Does the annual harvest permit of the forest of origin indicating the CITES species as a species authorized for harvesting?

Are authorized volumes above or equal to exported volumes?

What is the period of validity of the licence?

Purpose and content of document:
Mandatory document for the exportation of CITES species timber indicating that the exportation has been approved according to applicable regulations.

Evidence limitations and weaknesses:
Does not mitigate the risk of exceeding prescribed quotas.