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Claeritas runs the permit filing,
authority coordination
and follow-up for international companies
trading CITES-regulated goods
into or through Europe.
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We act as your external EU
CITES operations desk. -
We structure filings, manage authority
and keep timelines controlled. -
We hold operational ownership of permit
handling and authority contact. -
Your team provides the commercial
data. We run the regulatory process.
20+
Years of operational experience
1000+
Permit applications managed
About us
Claeritas is a specialized EU CITES permit operations firm based in the Netherlands.
We combine hands‑on logistics experience with
multinational carriers and 3PLs with deep
knowledge of customs and trade compliance.
That mix gives clients both operational realism and regulator‑ready
documentation in one place. International companies work with Claeritas
when they need a calm external desk in the
Netherlands that understands both authorities and commercial
timelines – and is prepared to say clearly what is and is not possible within EU CITES rules.
Maya Mercelina
Founder of Claeritas
About us
Claeritas is a specialized EU CITES permit operations firm based in the Netherlands. We combine hands‑on logistics experience with multinational carriers and 3PLs with deep knowledge of customs and trade compliance.
That mix gives clients both operational realism and regulator‑ready documentation in one place. International companies work with Claeritas when they need a calm external desk in the Netherlands that understands both authorities and commercial timelines – and is prepared to say clearly what is and is not possible within EU CITES rules.
Maya Mercelina
Founder of Claeritas
Two ways to work with Claeritas
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Pick the description that fits, so you land on the right page straight away.
Trade & operations teams
You move regulated goods through the Netherlands
You import, export or distribute CITES-regulated goods, and the Netherlands is part of your EU route. You need permits, documentation and coordination handled, without building an internal specialist team.
Logistics & customs partners
You are a logistics, freight or customs partner
You are a forwarder, customs broker or 3PL, and one of your clients has hit a CITES-sensitive file. You want a specialist to take over the permit side.
Trade & operations teams
You move regulated goods through the Netherlands
You import, export or distribute CITES-regulated goods, and the Netherlands is part of
your EU route. You need permits, documentation
and coordination handled, without building an internal specialist team.
Logistics & customs partners
You are a logistics, freight or customs partner
You are a forwarder, customs broker or 3PL, and one of your clients has hit a
CITES-sensitive file. You want a specialist to take over the permit side.
If protected goods are involved, permits stop being “just paperwork” and start affecting logistics and planning. One missing document or a weak filing route can delay entire shipments and put pressure on internal teams.
- Delays at the border
- Unclear timelines for shipments
- Extra internal time spent on CITES rules
If protected goods are involved, permits stop
being “just paperwork” and start affecting logistics and
planning. One missing document or a weak filing route can
delay entire shipments and put pressure on internal teams.
- Delays at the border
- Unclear timelines for shipments
- Extra internal time spent on CITES rules
Claeritas runs the EU CITES permit operation via the Netherlands. Your team provides the commercial information. We design the filing route, structure the documentation, handle authority communication and keep the permit lifecycle visible.
- Correct filing route for your goods
- Structured, checked documentation
- Communication with competent authorities
- Predictable timelines and fewer rejected permits
Claeritas runs the EU CITES permit operation via the Netherlands.
Your team provides the commercial information.
We design the filing route, structure the documentation,
handle authority communication
and keep the permit lifecycle visible.
- Correct filing route for your goods
- Structured, checked documentation
- Communication with competent authorities
- Predictable timelines and fewer rejected permits
Less stress and more predictability in your regulated trade
Claeritas operates the EU CITES filing and coordination layer for multinationals, 3PLs and specialty logistics providers trading CITES-regulated or high-niche goods into and out of Europe.
Less stress and more predictability in your regulated trade
Claeritas operates the EU CITES filing and coordination layer for multinationals,
3PLs and specialty logistics providers trading CITES-regulated or
high-niche goods into and out of Europe.
Clarity in compliance. Calm in your EU gateway.
We support your CITES and EU gateway compliance
from A to Z — from a single case to full operational continuity.
For single cases
We start with a paid Case Assessment and only move into full application work when scope and need are clear.
For projects
We run structured permit and compliance projects with defined deliverables and timelines.
For ongoing operations
We act as your external EU CITES permit operations desk, keeping documentation and file health under continuous control.
For single cases
We start with a paid Case Assessment and only move into full application
work when scope and need are clear.
For projects
We run structured permit and compliance projects with
defined deliverables and timelines.
For ongoing operations
We act as your external EU CITES permit operations desk, keeping documentation
and file health under continuous control.
Beyond these core services, we offer additional modules — route mapping, file structure setup, HS classification, supplier onboarding and incident handling.
Built for recurring international trade
Some companies come to Claeritas with one urgent shipment. Others need a reliable structure for recurring filings, document flows and permit planning across products or entities. We are built for both, but our strongest work happens when permit handling becomes a managed part of your trade operation instead of a repeated emergency.
Our typical clients: -International traders routing CITES‑regulated goods via the Netherlands. -Companies that rely on individual employees to “figure out” CITES. -Organizations that want a stable, external EU CITES operations desk.
OUR SERVICES
How onboarding works
Start with a short operational intake describing
how your goods move through the EU and where uncertainty or pressure currently exists.
During intake, we look at:
- what moves through the Netherlands,
- which countries or partners are involved,
- what is currently blocked or unclear
- and where the pressure sits.
We review internally and activate the appropriate
operating model for your situation. If your case falls outside our scope, we will say so directly.
A simple next step
Early questions are
always better than late emergencies.
If you are planning,
running or scaling CITES-regulated trade via
the Netherlands, we can start small.
- You send us 5–10 lines about your
- current or planned NL/EU setup.
- If you already
- have one, attach an example shipment
- — not required to get started.
- We reply within one business day with a
- short assessment and
- the smallest option that works.