Abalone Shell Products

These are tumbled African abalone shell pieces. This particular species of abalone was recently placed under CITES III trade controls by South Africa in May 2007. In June 2010, the South African government removed the CITES status on this shell. No CITES permits are required any longer. These shells are a by-product of the food industry.

These Vietnamese abalone shells are sold by the half shell. They are not polished or dyed. A USFWS export permit is required for all shipments outside the USA.