Core Points - The article reports the first interception of endangered wildlife products by the Yuncheng Customs, which is part of the Taiyuan Customs [1] - The intercepted items include two wooden elephant carvings and a wooden bracelet, all made from East African blackwood, a species recognized as endangered due to overexploitation [1] - East African blackwood was included in the CITES Appendix II for protection in 2017, and China, as a signatory, prohibits illegal trade of such species [1] Regulatory Context - The customs regulations state that trade, carrying, or mailing of endangered species and products, such as ivory, is strictly prohibited without proper permits issued by the national authority [1] - Serious violations may lead to criminal prosecution under the law [1] - Yuncheng Customs has temporarily detained the intercepted products and initiated follow-up investigation procedures [1]