Legal Compliance — Every Shipment, Every Time

What is CITES?

CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) regulates the international trade of agarwood (Aquilaria spp.). Because agarwood-producing trees are listed under CITES Appendix II, all commercial exports require an official CITES Export Permit issued by the relevant authorities in the exporting country.

In China, CITES export permits for agarwood are issued by the China Endangered Species Import and Export Management Office. The process requires documentation proving the agarwood is from artificially cultivated sources — which is exactly what we provide.

Why It Matters for Your Business

Importing agarwood without proper CITES documentation can result in:

• Customs confiscation — your goods seized at the port of entry
• Heavy fines — penalties that can exceed the value of your shipment
• Import bans — permanent restrictions on your ability to import in the future

Every order from Oud China includes full CITES documentation — protecting your business, not just ours.

Our Compliance Process

Important: Buyer Responsibility

Please confirm the import permit requirements for agarwood products in your country before placing an order. While we handle all export documentation on the Chinese side, import regulations vary by country. We're happy to provide any documentation your customs authority requires.