Collection: Tiger Bone Wine Compliance Enquiries

What is Hong Kong’s baseline for commercial trade in medicines containing tiger bone?

AFCD states that commercial trade in medicines containing ingredients from wild Appendix I species, such as tiger bone, is prohibited. Old packaging or a general account of origin is not proof that an item may be traded.

What should be done if an item may fall within an exceptional circumstance?

Ask AFCD about the species, date, source and chain of possession first; call 1823 or email hk_cites@afcd.gov.hk. Proceed only if the authority confirms that the CITES requirements and any necessary permits have been satisfied.

Which cases will be declined immediately?

A case will be declined if the source is unknown, the authority has not confirmed it, required documents are missing or unverifiable, the item conflicts with the papers, or any circumstance appears unlawful.

Can bottle photographs or family history establish lawful possession or trade?

No. They note the item but do not establish lawful origin or a valid permit. The position depends on AFCD’s confirmation of the specific case.