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| Information for Travellers - FAQ's 'Souvenir Alert' | Trade Hotspots | Frequently Asked Questions | Other Advice Frequently asked questions Q. I am returning from holiday in the Far East. I bought souvenirs, which were openly on display and which Customs there made no attempt to take from me. These include ivory carvings, a jaguar skin handbag and some beautiful coral. Am I breaking the law? A. Depending on the country you visited, and the products bought, it may or may not have been illegal for persons to sell you those items, as this will depend on local wildlife laws. It is also true that some countries, which have legislation against selling wildlife products, do not vigorously enforce these laws. To import such items into the UK without an export permit from the exporting country would be contrary to the provisions of the European Wildlife Trade Regulations and the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979. An export permit for the above goods would only be considered for personal effects, not commercial consignments. NB: It may be legal to import ivory carvings/elephant hide articles from Zimbabwe only providing these are for personal use (i.e. not commercial) only.
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