New CITES Rules for Pernambuco

From 5th March 2026, there are new restrictions for the importation and exportation of bows made of pernambuco (paubrasilia echinata) wood. The new rules as per cites.org (https://cites.org/sites/default/files/documents/E-CoP20-Com-I-Rec-14_1.pdf) are as follows:

“All parts and derivatives, except finished musical instruments, finished musical instrument accessories and finished musical instrument parts for non-commercial trade only for the purpose of paid and unpaid performance, personal use, display, loan, competition, teaching, appraisal, or repair, provided that this does not change the ownership and that such transport is not for sale, transfer or disposal of the specimen outside of the owner’s usual State of residence. Zero quota for wild-harvested specimens (source code W) traded for commercial purposes.”

We have been monitoring these changes closely and have been in contact with UK authorities to understand how this change will affect our clients. We are happy to advise you on how to proceed, please contact Catherine Bowder at catherine@ingleshayday.com with any questions.

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