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What is CITES permit?
CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, also known as the Washington Convention) is a multilateral treaty to protect endangered plants and animals. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species in the wild, and it accords varying degrees of protection to more than 35,000 species of animals and plants.
A CITES permit is shipment specific that regulates international trade in specimens of species of wild fauna and flora listed in appendices on the basis of a system of permits and certificates which are issued only when certain conditions are met, and which must be presented when leaving and entering a country.
Our Custom Global CITES Logistics for Paperwork
While all of our 100% legal, real & genuine finished exotic skins come attached with tags, we understand international buyers outside of the USA/ASIA may require additional documentation for their lifestyles.
To save you a month of waiting, we utilize a global hub-and-spoke system.
- Local Stock: We maintain Grade I inventory in both the USA and Asia.
- Fast Fulfillment: Your leather is packed and shipped via Express Courier the moment you order.
- Paperwork Support: While your leather is in transit, we process your CITES documentation on a case-by-case basis and forward it to you for your permanent records.
Most exotic leather suppliers act as middlemen. They hold your order for 30ā45 days while waiting for export permits and charge you a $400 "logistical fee" just to do the paperwork.
At Sunny Exotic, weāve re-engineered the process:
- Tannery-Direct Pricing: Because we are the source, you get Grade I luxury for the price others charge for Grade II/III.
- Express-CITES Dispatch: We ship your skins immediately from our nearest regional hub (USA or Asia) so you can start your project now. Your official documentation follows on a case-by-case basis.
- Zero Hidden Fees: We donāt believe in "logistics taxes." CITES handling is included in our serviceāeven for orders under $10,000.
Specifications
- Grade: Luxury Grade I / II (Minimal to no defects, high-yield surface)
- Finish: Signature Matte (Soft, supple, and expertly tanned)
- Thickness: 1.0 - 1.2mm (Perfect for wallets, bags, and footwear)
- Stock Location: Ready to ship from USA and Asia hubs
- Sourcing: 100% Sustainably Sourced & CITES Secured
Project Yield Guide
Unsure how much to buy? Our 5ft skins are optimized for maximum cutting surface:
- 1 Skin: Perfect for 2ā3 watch straps, 1 bifold wallet, or a small clutch.
- 2 Skins: Ideal for a pair of bespoke boots or a medium crossbody bag.
- 3+ Skins: Required for large totes, backpacks, or matching sets.
Tags and/or Documents are included w/ every article from our USA & Asia ready stock. For wholesale orders please contact for more details. Thank you.
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 |