The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

• About CITES
• Exports of goods related to the CITES
• Imports of goods related to the CITES
• Do you know CITES?

Topics

February 01, 2017

Announcement of Import/Export Procedures for Sheep-Related Goods in Line with the Amended Descriptions of the CITES Appendices (PDF：18KB)

December 28, 2016

New Procedures in Japan for Imports/Exports of the CITES Listed Species in Line with the CITES Amended Appendices (PDF：27KB)

December 12, 2016

CITES Appendices to be Amended* News Release

July 26, 2016

FAQ on ivory trade (PDF：101KB)

July 25, 2016

The Second Meeting of the Public-Private Council for the Promotion of Appropriate Ivory Trade Measures Held (PDF：121KB)

May 24, 2016

The First Meeting of the Public-Private Council for the Promotion of Appropriate Ivory Trade Measures Held (PDF：122KB)

February 16, 2016

March 3rd Is World Wildlife Day News Release

What is World Wildlife Day (PDF：1.433KB)

January 15, 2016

View of Japan regarding Conservation of African Elephants and Trade in Ivory (PDF：203KB)

Upon receipt of a postcard from the customs bureau

• To recipients of “Notice of Customs Clearance for International Mail” delivered from overseas countries (in Japanese)

FAQ

• FAQ (in Japanese)

Related ministries and agencies

Management authority

Responsibilities	Responsible Ministries	Contact
Issuance of a certificate of import/export permission	Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Listed species brought by ship	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries	Ecosystem Conservation Office, Resources and Environmental Research Division, Resources Enhancement Promotion Department, Fisheries Agency Telephone: 03-3502-8111 (MAFF main number)

Scientific authority

Responsibilities	Responsible Ministry or organization	Contact counters and other information
Herbaceous species of plants	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries	Horticultural Crop Division, Crop Production Department, Agricultural Production Bureau Telephone: 03-3502-8111 (MAFF main number)
Arboreous Plant species	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries	Forest Multiple Use and Conservation Research and Management Division, Private Forest Department, Forestry Agency Telephone: 03-3502-8111 (MAFF main number)
Animals	Ministry of the Environment	Wildlife Division, Nature Conservation Bureau Telephone: 03-3581-3351 (MOE main number)
	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries	Ecosystem Conservation Office, Resources and Environment Research Division, Resources Enhancement Promotion Department, Fisheries Agency Telephone: 03-3502-8111 (MAFF main number)

• Note: For details of authorities responsible for specific CITES classes (in Japanese)(PDF:136KB)

Links to related information

• CITES secretariat
• Japan Customs website

Division in Charge

Office of Trade Licensing for Wild Animal and Plants, Trade Licensing Division, Trade Control Department, Trade and Economic Cooperation Bureau