International Shipments
Sales via our online store are for USA customers only. All international shipments must comply with CITES and international wildlife requirements. International customers should email our sales staff at sales@amtan.com.
We can offer international shipping services on American alligator leather, full skins only. We do not ship scrap, backstraps, or other species of crocodiles for international orders. ALL cross border shipments for alligator leather (as well as most exotic leather and products) is governed under and international treaty called CITES. Any international shipment sold by AMTAN must be processed and shipped with full compliance with CITES and U.S. Fish and Wildlife regulations. NO EXCEPTIONS. Please contact us at sales@amtan.com BEFORE placing an order for details about the export process and to get specials instructions on how to make your purchase in our online store.
The fees for CITES permits and clearance are as follows:
| CITES Permit Cost | $100 per shipment |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Declaration (3-177) Fee | $186 per shipment |
| Courier Fee (120 miles driving + 4 hours staff time) | $150 per shipment |
Example of CITES Permit:
Example of Taglist on CITES Permit:
Example of Declaration (3-177):
You will be responsible for the legal importation in your country and must provide CITES import documents from your nation, if required. Not all countries require import permits, but some do, such as China, the European Union, and Australia.
Examples of Import CITES Permits:
China:
Australia:
Switzerland:
Italy:
You will be responsible for all freight, import duties, and other costs. The Harmonized System (HS) Code for finished alligator leather is 41133000. The HS Code for crust alligator leather is 41064090. You will need to check with your country's customs authority to obtain your duty and VAT rate on imports of alligator leather.
The processing time for us to apply for and receive a CITES permit usually takes 2-3 weeks, but it can take up to 90 days according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The inspection from U.S. Fish and Wildlife and clearance of the goods can typically be handled within 1 week of receiving the CITES and after payment of all fees.
It can take a couple of weeks to be cleared upon arrival in your country, but each nation varies in speed.
For more information on CITES export procedures for alligator and crocodile leather from the USA visit U.S. Fish and Wildlife's ePermitting Page.
To find out more information on CITES and to get the contact information for the CITES Management Authority in your country, visit www.CITES.org.
About CITES Shipments:
We will gladly export American alligator skins with proper CITES permits. The cost of the permitting and inspection are per shipment and are as follows:
United States CITES Export Permit: $100 per shipment
Courier Fees (to apply for/receive permit from US Fish and Wildlife) $34 per shipment
US Fish and Wildlife Declaration / Inspection (Form 3-177) $186 per shipment
Freight, Broker Fees, and Duties / Taxes will be at the customer's responsibility.
You will need to check with your country's CITES Management Authority to determine whether or not your nation requires a special import license. Please visit the CITES website to contact your country's CITES authority.
We do not mark up our export permit fees. These are the fees payable to the United States government.
For more clarification on the process visit the US Fish and Wildlife website.
Thank you!