Sustainable Import Export
The fashion sector is the pride of ALS Swiss, managed comprehensively in terms of logistics, transport and customs. Leather and fur garments require special treatment, regulated by CITES legislation.
The ALS Swiss team of customs specialists has developed in-depth expertise in handling CITES procedures, working with the relevant authorities to obtain all the necessary authorisations.
The acronym CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), also known as the Washington Convention, has been signed by over 180 countries with the aim of ensuring the conservation and sustainable use of plant and animal species globally.
Protected species are classified into three levels of protection:
- Strictly protected species: trade is prohibited; use is permitted only in exceptional circumstances.
- Species subject to control: trade must be compatible with the survival of the species and requires a CITES certificate.
- Species subject to national control: protected by individual countries to protect specific endemic species.
The ALS Swiss staff carefully checks every product containing leather or fur, ensuring that import and export are carried out correctly, compliantly and sustainably.
Specialised Service
E-CITES for exports
Veterinary checks
Documentary check
Consulting
Simplification of the procedure for obtaining export authorisation, managing passes and applying for re-export authorisation, ensuring fast turnaround times and regulatory compliance.
Management of veterinary checks in collaboration with the competent authorities, ensuring that all physical and documentary checks comply with international import/export regulations.
Support for customers in preparing and reviewing the documents required for the import, export and re-export of products subject to CITES, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Specialist consultancy service, with dedicated staff, to assist customers in managing various CITES cases, verifying regulatory compliance and minimising risks and delays.
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