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Things That Cannot Be Exported from Different Countries

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A Russian citizen was imprisoned in Madagascar – he wanted to supplement his collection with a rare species of butterfly.

He was arrested in the national park when he was trying to take out a butterfly registered in the Red Book. Although the local peasants poison these butterflies on the fields, he was imprisoned!

Export of animals is regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) that includes more than 33 thousand species of animals and plants. Each country adjusts the Convention in accordance with its legislation and fauna. Countries apply various types of punishment: imprisonment is rather rare, most often fines are applied. If you want to avoid the destiny of this Russian, before your journey – especially to an exotic country - you should phone the country’s embassy and acquaint with its customs regulations.

So here are the things that tourists are prohibited from importing from popular countries:

Egypt. Corals, sea shells, stuffed crocodiles, ivory. Golden and silver jewelry in the amount of more than $3000.

Thailand. Precious stones and golden jewelry without receipt and certificate. Big statues of Buddha (you are allowed to import lavalieres and pendants with a small image of Buddha).

Turkey. Jewelry without receipt and certificate in the amount of more than $15 000.

Maldivian Islands. Corals, shark-jaws.

India. Indian rupees. Antiquities that are more than 100 years of age.

Cuba. More than 23 cigars without receipt. Alive and stuffed crocodiles, turtles and the things made of them.

Seychelles. Corals, coconuts “Coco-de-mer”, things made of turtle shells.

Brazil. Any animals, their skins, the things made of skins, shells and feathers.

Kenya. Skins and stuffed animals without a special license. The things made of ivory, diamonds. Kenyan shillings (the national currency).

Japan. Warrior steel katana swords (you are allowed to export souvenir swords).

Almost all countries impose restrictions on export of antiquities and pieces of art (you need special authorizations).

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Article Submitted On: February 6, 2008