CITES question

[BruceS]

Getting conflicting info on importing lion and crocodile trophies from South Africa back to USA. Any help in clearing this up is appreciated. Thanks

 

[revturbo9967]

I thought you can’t import lion from South Africa, at all.

 

[BRICKBURN]

The US has additional rules for citizens beyond CITES. Thus the further restrictions, thus the confusion.

USFWS Policy. Can be looked up at your leisure on their website.

Wild Lions, are permitted on a "case by case" basis.
If you can demonstrate that your Lion was wild and not "Ranch" or "Captive Bred" you may just get it in.

 

[BruceS]

The US has additional rules for citizens beyond CITES. Thus the further restrictions, thus the confusion.

USFWS Policy. Can be looked up at your leisure on their website.

Wild Lions, are permitted on a "case by case" basis.
If you can demonstrate that your Lion was wild and not "Ranch" or "Captive Bred" you may just get it in.

Appreciate the info