Importing parrots to uk

Mb_786

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Hi there,

I am keen to import a pair of macaws or grey african parrots from either Asia (Pakistan) or Netherlands to the Uk.

If it’s pakistan then it will be via plane/cargo but Netherlands will be via euro tunnel/car/ferry depending on what will be easier/cheaper.

Can someone please give me guidance if anyone has brought pets to the uk and how they did it. Eg what documents are required, what do I need to do as the buyer and what does the seller need to do on his behalf.

If anyone knows a reputable seller too please let me know


Any help will be useful please!
 

JEREMY HAWKE

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    I know a good transport company that can help you as.they move small zoo animals

    I am came across this problem with some budgerigars when the customer found them in France going cheep!
     
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    Mb_786

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    You are aware that both macaws and the grey parrot are on the CITES appendix 1 list, which means trade in them for commercial purposes is banned? You can only even buy them from a CITES registered breeder. And you'll have to prove their provenance when they arrive in the
    You are aware that both macaws and the grey parrot are on the CITES appendix 1 list, which means trade in them for commercial purposes is banned? You can only even buy them from a CITES registered breeder. And you'll have to prove their provenance when they arrive in the UK.
    thanks for your response. I want the pair to my self but if they give eggs then can I not sell them?
     
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    japancool

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    Not unless you become a CITES registered breeder, I believe.

    But also, UKBF, being a B2B forum, isn't really the place for questions like this, although the fact that you want a pair suggests that you are buying them to breed commercially.

    Be aware that illegally trading or breeding endangered animals is a serious offence that can result in jail time.
     
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    Mb_786

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    Not unless you become a CITES registered breeder, I believe.

    But also, UKBF, being a B2B forum, isn't really the place for questions like this, although the fact that you want a pair suggests that you are buying them to breed commercially.

    Be aware that illegally trading or breeding endangered animals is a serious offence that can result in jail time.
    I have been speaking to wildlife licensing but not once have they mentioned this. I will get back to them and find out. Thanks
     
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    MikeJ

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    Not unless you become a CITES registered breeder, I believe.

    But also, UKBF, being a B2B forum, isn't really the place for questions like this, although the fact that you want a pair suggests that you are buying them to breed commercially.

    Be aware that illegally trading or breeding endangered animals is a serious offence that can result in jail time.

    Maybe he's just looking for seed capital...
     
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    Why not buy them in the UK?
     
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