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Musical Instruments: Customs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance is available to musicians to ensure compliance with CITES Appendix I and II species rules when travelling for performances.

answeredDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Tabled
20 Feb 2026
Target answer date
25 Feb 2026
Answer
25 Feb 2026 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 20 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance is available to musicians to ensure compliance with CITES Appendix I and II species rules when travelling for performances.

  2. 25 Feb 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 25 Feb 2026

    Answer published

    Guidance to assist touring musicians in complying with CITES requirements is available at www.gov.uk/guidance/cites-imports-and-exports. Specific queries can be directed to the APHA CITES team Wildlife Licensing mailbox (wildlife.licensing@apha.gov.uk) or...

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