The use of cat and dog fur is subject to strict regulation.

Cat and dog fur

There is an absolute ban on the offering of cat or dog fur for sale in the EU, and on the import or export of such fur into, or from the EU. The only exception is if such export or import

• is occasional,
• only includes products that are for the personal use or consumption of the traveller or members of the traveller’s household, or are a present, and
• neither from its nature or quantity gives reason to suppose that the import is for commercial reasons.

The fur of certain cats can come within the scope of both animal welfare and species protection provisions. For this reason species protection legislation must also be observed.

Other information

Where appropriate, certain provisions under animal health legislations must also be observed.

You should be aware that the customs only plays a subordinate role in this area. Chiefly responsible here is the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung - BLE). If you require further information, you should direct your inquiries to the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food.