Bringing plants and wood into Great Britain: Bringing in endangered species - GOV.UK

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You’ll need to apply for a permit or certificate if you’re bringing any plants or plant based products protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna


and Flora (CITES) into Great Britain.


This includes various species of orchids, succulents, carnivorous plants and cycads, as well as woods such as Bulnesia, Dalbergia and agarwoods.


If you’re bringing the items into Great Britain, you’ll need to arrive at one of the ports or airports that handles CITES items.


Border Force can seize your items if you do not have a CITES permit and they think you’ve brought them into the country illegally.


If you’re sending the items by post, make sure you fill in and attach both of the following: