Port of Miami
Import/Export
Clearance Procedures
U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement
Wildlife Inspection Program
August 1, 2016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIRECTORY:
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ROLE OF THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Introduction
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The Legislative Authority
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Trade in Protected Wildlife
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Association with Other Federal Agencies
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Code of Federal Regulations
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PORTS OF ENTRY
Definition of Wildlife
Wildlife Inspection Offices
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IMPORT PROCEDURES
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Entry Package
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EXPORT PROCEDURES
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Entry Package
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Live and Perishable Shipments .
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LICENSE AND USER FEE REQUIREMENTS
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Exception to Designated Port Permits
User Fees
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Overtime Inspection Fees
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Non-Staffed Non-Designated Ports
Fee Payment
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Permit Offices
United States Government Agencies.
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2012 Fee Calculation Schedule
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DIRECTORY
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
Mailing address:
For after-hours shipments call the Duty Wildlife Inspector at (305) 632 - 4824
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement
3701 N.W. 82nd Avenue
Doral, Florida 33166
Telephone: (305) 526-2620
Facsimile (305) 526-7480
Hours of operation: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST – Monday through Friday.
Visit our web page at www.fws.gov for further information. The CITES (Convention of
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) website is
www.cites.org
The Declaration Form 3-177 is available on our web page at www.le.fws.gov and click on
Information for Importers and Exporters. The next page will provide a link eDecs to file
electronically. To access the eDecs site directly go to https://edecs.fws.gov/.
The Form 3-177 and instructions can also be downloaded from this web page. USFWS
offices may also fax, email or mail these forms to you (see pages 7 and 8 for telephone
numbers).
DOCUMENT PACKAGE DROP OFF
Document packages may be dropped off or mailed to the following address:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement
6105 NW 18th St., Room 405
Miami, Florida 33122
Documents filed using the eDec system will not be returned to the filer. The filer will be
able to print their clearance following email notification at their own computer.
If the paper form 3-177 is used, a copy will be returned to the broker/filer. A copy of the
cleared 3-177 should be attached to the entry package presented to Customs and Border
Protection.
If you wish to hire a Customs broker to handle the clearance of your shipments, a list
of brokers may be found at the CBP website as follows:
http://apps.cbp.gov/brokers/index.asp?portCode=5206
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THE ROLE OF THE U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Introduction
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is an agency under the U.S. Department of
Interior. It is the legal agency designated with the responsibility for managing both
national and international wildlife resources. The Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) is
responsible for the enforcement of various wildlife laws and regulations. Wildlife
Inspectors (WI) monitor the legal trade and intercept illegal importations and
exportations of protected fish and wildlife species. The FWS employs approximately 122
WI’s who work side by side with other federal agencies to provide expertise in wildlife
law and identification. Wildlife Inspectors verify the legality of the various permits and
documents as well as conduct physical inspections on a random basis to intercept illegal
shipments. The two primary laws enforced by Wildlife Inspectors are the Endangered
Species Act and the Lacey Act. You can view our Mission Statement at the following
link: http://www.fws.gov/southeast/law/
Legislative Authority
The Endangered Species Act (ESA), 16 USC 1538(a); 50 CFR 17, prohibits the
importation, exportation, taking, and commercialization in interstate or foreign commerce
of fish, wildlife and plants that are listed as threatened or endangered species. The ESA
also implements the provisions of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered
Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) 16 USC 1538(c); 50 CFR 23.
The Lacey Act, 16 USC 3371-3378, provides authority to the Secretary of the Interior to
designate injurious species and ensure humane treatment for wildlife shipped to the
United States. Further, it prohibits the importation, exportation, transportation, sale, or
purchase of wildlife taken or possessed in violation of state, federal foreign or tribal law.
The Amendments strengthen and improve federal assistance to state and foreign
governments in the enforcement of their wildlife laws. In addition, the Lacey Act
provides an important tool in the effort to gain control of the smuggling and trade in
illegally taken fish and wildlife.
Trade in Protected Wildlife
In general, the ESA prohibits the import and export of endangered species except under
permits granted for scientific or breeding purposes. Trade in threatened species is also
prohibited unless a special rule allows import by permit. The Division of Management
Authority (DMA), a branch of the FWS, is responsible for issuing ESA and CITES
import/export permits (see Directory)
The CITES Treaty, currently signed by 175 countries, establishes a separate permit
system to control trade in species listed on any of its three appendices. Species requiring
the highest degree of protection, those listed on Appendix I, may NOT be traded for
commercial purposes. Non-commercial trade in such species is allowed only with both a
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CITES permit from the country of export or re-export and a CITES import permit from
the country of import. Species affected by trade, but to a lesser extent than Appendix I
species, are listed on Appendix II. They may be traded commercially but only with a
CITES permit from the exporting or re-exporting country.
Appendix III species, those specifically listed by the country of origin, are treated like
Appendix II species. They require permits and/or a certificate of origin for commercial
trade from every country from which the species is being exported or re-exported.
Migratory birds, marine mammals and injurious wildlife are also regulated by other
federal laws enforced by the FWS. Please contact the appropriate office for specific
information regarding their importation or exportation (see Directory).
Association with Other Federal and State Agencies
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) the U.S. Public Health Service (USPH) ,
U.S. Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services (USDA/VS) Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) work in conjunction with the FWS to clear passenger baggage and
cargo shipments containing wildlife. These agencies also have regulations governing the
importation, exportation, transportation of wildlife. Clearance by these agencies does not
constitute and cannot be substituted for required FWS clearance. Contact the appropriate
Federal agency (see Directory) for their regulations and consult your state directory for
information regarding telephone numbers and addresses for state agencies.
Code of Federal Regulations
This guide references sections of Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The
web site is http://origin.www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/ for an electronic version of the Federal
Regulations. For copies of these regulations, please contact FWS.
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Ports for the Importation or Exportation
of Wildlife and Wildlife Parts and Products
Introduction:
Generally, all wildlife imported into or exported from the United States for any purpose
must be declared to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and cleared prior to release by U.S.
Customs and Border Protection or prior to consignment for export.
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service has a system of ports to allow for the import and export
of wildlife, including parts and products. These ports are used for all movement of
wildlife, including for commercial, non-commercial, scientific, or personal purposes.
Certain port locations are designated to allow the international movement of any lawful
wildlife, while other locations are restricted to allow only certain types of wildlife for
certain purposes. The following sections explain how the different types of ports operate
and provide contact information for the wildlife inspection office located at, or
responsible for, a particular port.
Definition of Wildlife: Wildlife means any wild animal, whether alive or dead, including
any wild mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, mollusk (i.e. clam, snail, squid,
octopus), crustacean (i.e. crab, lobster, crayfish), insect, sponges, corals, or other
invertebrate, whether or not bred, hatched, or born in captivity, and including any part,
product (including manufactured products and processed food products), egg, or
offspring.
Import or Export: See our regulations (50 CFR Part 14.4) for definitions of these terms.
Designated Ports .
Canadian Border Ports .
Mexican Border Ports .
Special Ports : Alaska, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam
Import or Export At Any Customs Port .
-Wildlife Lawfully Taken in North America
-Wildlife In-transit Through the United States
-Personal Accompanying Baggage, Personal Items, Tourist Souvenirs
-Household Effects
-Marine Mammals Taken on the High Seas
-Certain Shellfish and Fishery Products
-Certain Scientific Specimens
Export At Any Customs Port
-Certain Live Aquatic Invertebrates (oysters, clams, mussels, or scallops)
-Live Farm-raised Fish and Farm-raised Fish eggs
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Wildlife Inspection Offices
The address for each office listed below begins with:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement
Anchorage -Designated
Mail: P.O. Box 190045
Anchorage, Alaska 99519
Physical: 4600 Postmark Drive,
Suite NB207
Anchorage, Alaska 99502
Phone: (907) 271-6198
Fax: (907) 271-6199
Dunseith
RR1, Box 115
Dunseith, North Dakota 58329
Phone: (701) 263-4462
Fax: (701) 263-4463
Newark - Designated
1210 Corbin Street, 1st Floor
Elizabeth, New Jersey 07201
Phone: (908) 787-1321
Fax: (908) 787-1334
4341 International Parkway,
Suite #104
Atlanta, Georgia 30354
[email protected]
Phone: (404) 763-7959
Fax: (404) 366-7031
El Paso
Mail: P.O. Box 10061
El Paso, Texas 79995
Physical: 3600 E. Paisano (BOTA),
#142A
El Paso, Texas 79905
Phone: (915) 872-4765
Fax: (915) 532-4776
Nogales
9 N. Grand Avenue,
#2229 A
Nogales, Arizona 85621
Phone: (520) 287-4633
Fax: (520) 287-3877
Baltimore - Designated
Mail: P.O. Box 778
Hanover, Maryland 21076
Physical: BWI Air Cargo Complex
Building F, Suite 1500
Baltimore, Maryland 21240
Phone: (410) 694-9590
Fax: (410) 694-9594
Guam
415 Chalan San Antonio Road
Baltej Pavillion, Suite 209
Tamuning, Guam 96913
Phone: (671) 647-6064
Fax: (671) 647-6068
Pembina
10980 Interstate 29 North @ Border Pembina
Port of Entry
Pembina, North Dakota 58271
Phone: (701) 825-6366
Fax: (701) 825-6368
Blaine
9925 Pacific Highway
Blaine, Washington 98230
Phone: (360) 332-5388
Fax: (360 )332-3010
Honolulu- Designated
3375 Koapaka St., #B296
Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
Phone: (808) 861-8525
Fax: (808) 861-8515
Port Huron
2321 Pine Grove Avenue,
Suite 2201
Port Huron, Michigan 48060
Phone: (810) 985-9160
Fax: (810) 985-9163
Atlanta - Designated
Boston - Designated
70 Everett Avenue, Suite 315
Chelsea, Massachusetts 02150
Phone: (617) 889-6616
Fax: (617) 889-1980
Houston - Designated
16639 W. Hardy
Houston, Texas 77060
Cargo Office
Phone: (281) 230-7225
Fax: (281) 230-7227
Seaport Office
Phone: (713) 673-0805
Fax: (713) 673-0830
Portland - Designated
P.O. Box 55206
Portland, Oregon 97238
Phone: (503) 231-6135
Fax: (503) 231-6133
Brownsville
1500 E. Elizabeth St. #239
Brownsville, Texas 78520
Phone: (956) 504-2035
Fax: (956) 504-2289
Laredo
220 W. Hillside, Suite #3
Laredo, Texas 78041
Phone: (956) 726-2234
Fax: (956) 726-3718
Puerto Rico
GSA Center
651 Federal Dr., Suite 372-12
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico 00965
Phone: (787) 749-4338
Fax: (787) 749-4340
Buffalo
405 N. French Road #120 B
Amherst, New York 14228
Phone: (716) 691-3635
Fax: (716) 691-3990
Los Angeles -Designated
370 Amapola Ave., #114
Torrance, California 90501
Phone: (310) 328-6307
Fax: (310) 328-6399
San Diego
610 West Ash St., Suite 1103
San Diego, California 92101
Phone: (619) 557-5794
Fax: (619) 557-2997
Champlain
237 West Service Road
Champlain, New York 12919
Phone: (518) 298-4825
Fax: (518) 298-4708
Louisville- Designated
601 W. Broadway,
Suite 115-A
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Phone: (502) 582-5989
Fax: (502) 582-5981
San Francisco - Designated
1633 Old Bayshore Highway, Suite. 248
Burlingame, California 94010
Phone: (650) 876-9078
Fax: (650) 876-9701
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Chicago - Designated
Memphis- Designated
Seattle- Designated
10600 Higgins Road, Suite 200
Rosemont, Illinois 60018
Phone: (847) 298-3250 Ext: 10
Fax: (847) 298-7669
3150 Tchulahoma Rd.,
Suite #6
Memphis, Tennessee 38118
Phone: (901) 544-3694
Fax: (901) 544-3696
Miami - Designated
19339D 28th Avenue South Seattle,
Washington 98188
Phone: (206) 764-3463
Fax: (206) 764-3485
Dallas/Ft. Worth - Designated
Sweetgrass
P.O. Box 165
39825 Interstate 15
Sweetgrass, Montana 59484
Phone:(406) 335-4350
Fax:(406) 335-4351
Mail: P.O. Box 610069
DFW Airport, Texas 75261
Physical: 1639 West 23, Suite 105
DFW Airport, Texas 75261
Phone: (972) 574-3254
3701 N.W. 82nd Avenue
Doral, Florida 33166
Tel. (305) 526-2620 Facsimile
(305) 526-7480
Denver
Denver International Airport
P.O. Box 492098
Denver, Colorado 80249
Phone: (303) 342-7430
Fax: (303) 342-7433
Minneapolis/St. Paul
7150 Humphrey Drive,
Suite 2186
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55450
Phone: (612) 726-6302
Fax: (612) 726-6303
Tampa
8710 West Hillsborough Ave., #366
Tampa, Florida 33615
Phone: (813) 348-1500 or 1523
Fax: (813) 348-1534 or
(813) 872-7869
Detroit
2599 World Gateway Place,
Bldg. 830
Detroit, Michigan 48242
Phone: (734) 247-6800
Fax: (734) 247-6805
New Orleans - Designated
2424 Edenborn, Room 100
Metairie, Louisiana 70001
Phone: (504) 219-8870
Dulles
23703-C Air Freight Lane,
Suite 210
Dulles, Virginia 20166
Phone: (703) 661-8560
Fax: (703) 661-8561
New York - Designated
70 E. Sunrise Hwy. #419
Valley Stream, New York 11580
Phone: (516) 825-3950
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IMPORT PROCEDURES
The following procedures should be followed when clearing FWS regulated imports at the Port of Miami.
E-Decs
The electronic FWS declaration filing program, E-Decs and E-Scan is the preferred filing
method for FWS declaration forms and receive priority processing in Miami.
A link to our E-Decs website can be found at https://edecs.fws.gov/
Those filing electronically will find the system very user friendly and in most cases obtaining clearance
will be significantly faster than filing the paper form 3-177. Documents should be submitted via E-Scan
unless original permits are required. Original permits must be submitted to FWS for clearance. Port
specific filing instructions for paper declaration packages are outlined on the eDec confirmation page.
Filers will be notified via email when clearance has been received for their entry and will be able to print
their clearance from their computer.
Remember, we will not process an eDec until all supporting documents have been submitted to FWS.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Declaration Package
Entries not filed using the eDec system should follow the steps below:
The entry package must include the following documents for shipments clearing FWS at the Port of Miami:
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Complete Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3- 177) via E-Scan, if
paper form is submitted 1 original and 1 copy.
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Copy of signed Import/Export License and Copy of Designated Port Exception Permit (if required).
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All original foreign export permits (if applicable). If an export permit is for a CITES species,
submit the original and a copy of the original which will be cancelled and returned to the filer.
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Copy of the air waybill or bill of lading.
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Copy of commercial invoice(s), pro-forma invoice (if available) and packing list(s).
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Copy of any pertinent documents (USDA/APHIS permits, health certificates, etc.).
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Complete U.S. Customs Form 3461, 7523, or 7512
Fish and Wildlife clearance must be obtained prior to obtaining Customs clearance.
***We HIGHLY suggest submitting documents via E-Scan when possible to expedite your
clearance***
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Inspection Fee – paid online via E-Dec, credit card, check or money order payable to the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service. An inspection fee is required for all commercial shipments of wildlife. Individuals
and/or companies importing commercial shipments are required to obtain an Import/Export License
from FWS (see page 2) Licensing requirements are found in 50 CFR 14.91. If inspection is required
outside normal working hours, overtime fees will apply.
*Exceptions to the import declaration requirement can be found in 50 CFR 14.62.
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The airline is not responsible for contacting this office or forwarding documents to this office. The shipper
or their agent must contact the WI and present the complete document package to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service.
For live and perishable shipments: The importer, exporter or their agent must contact FWS when the
shipment has been unloaded and is available for inspection.
Rejected Entries
If the 3-177 is not filled out properly, a rejection notice will be attached to the entry package and returned to the
importer or agent for correction. No clearance will be given until the entry package is accurate and all required
documentation is supplied.
Rejected eDecs
The documents are generally not returned to the broker. An email will be sent along with a rejection notice
specifying the reason for the rejection. The notice may require changes on the eDec or may ask that additional
information or documentation be submitted. Once corrections have been made on the eDec or paperwork, the
eDec filer must re-submit the entry to FWS. No clearance will be given until the entry package is accurate and
all required documentation is supplied.
Automated Commercial System (ACS)
The FWS shipments will not necessarily flag in the ACS/AES systems at this time.
Live and Perishable Shipments
In accordance with regulations found in Part 14.54 of the Code of Federal Regulations, when importers or
their agents expect live or perishable shipments of wildlife or wildlife products and inspection is needed
at the time of arrival, they must notify the Service at least 48 hours prior to the estimated time of arrival.
Information should be emailed to FWS at [email protected] 48 business hours prior to the
arrival of the shipment.
If you wish to fax the notice, the following fax number should be used: (305) 526-7480. FWS notifications
must include the following:
Date of arrival/departure:
Name of importer or exporter:
Name and telephone number of broker (if applicable):
Location and estimated arrival time into Miami:
Estimated time available for inspection and whether an overtime inspection is requested:
Contact person’s name and phone number:
If the following is available, please provide;
Genus and species, names and quantity of wildlife being shipped:
Does shipment contain CITES or other protected species?
Does shipment contains venomous wildlife?
Country of origin:
Number of packages:
Air waybill or bill of lading number:
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Entry packages for live and perishable shipments may be submitted via E-Scan or dropped off at the U.S. Fish
& Wildlife Service, 6105 NW 18th St., Room 405, Miami, Florida 33122. Arrangements may also be made
for the Wildlife Inspector to meet the importer or agent at the airline and present the entry package at time of
inspection. Once the shipment has landed and has been unloaded by the airline staff, call the FWS office
to advise that the shipment is ready for inspection and you will be given further instructions.
“Perishable” refers to shipments containing live animals or shipments that are liable to decay or spoil
(e.g. fresh meat, caviar hatching eggs, etc.).
Overtime Inspections
Inspections requested outside normal office hours (8:00 AM. - 4:00 PM. Monday - Friday) or on Federal
holidays will incur additional fees. Overtime inspections will be scheduled based upon the availability of a
Wildlife Inspector and must be scheduled in advance. If your shipment is delayed or cancelled after an
appointment has been made for an overtime inspection, please advise FWS immediately to avoid
unnecessary overtime charges. Failure to cancel and appointment will result in overtime charges if a
Wildlife Inspector is called because the Service was not notified.
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EXPORT PROCEDURES
The following procedures and guidelines will be followed at the Port of Miami regarding the clearance of fish
and wildlife exports. Live and perishable shipments: Coordination with the Wildlife Inspector shall be
made at least 48 hours in advance of the proposed export.
Filers again are encouraged to use the E-Dec filing system for exports (see page 10 for details).
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Declaration Package
The declaration package must include the following documents for shipments filed with the FWS at the Port of
Miami:
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Completed Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177), Preferred
method of submission is via E-Decs.
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Copy of signed Import/Export License and Copy of Designated Port Exception Permit (if required).
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All original U.S. export permits (if applicable). If the export permit is for a CITES species, submit
the original and a copy of the original which will be cancelled and returned to the filer.
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Copy of the air waybill or bill of lading.
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Copy of commercial invoice(s) or pro-forma invoice and packing list(s).
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Copy of any pertinent documents (USDA/APHIS permits, health certificates, etc.).
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Copy of completed USCBP AES documentation or U.S. Department of Commerce Form 7525-V (if
applicable).
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Inspection Fee – Preferred payment is via edecs. Payments can also be made via credit card, check
or money order payable to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
FWS recommends the declaration package (containing original paperwork) be presented to FWS at least 72
hours prior to the shipments scheduled departure time, unless the Wildlife Inspector has made other
arrangements with the exporter/broker.
Upon receipt of a complete declaration package, FWS will clear the shipment for export and return the
documents to the exporter or their agent. FWS reserves the right to inspect the shipment; therefore, actual
departure must correspond with information provided to FWS. Airlines and Exporters are not authorized to
change flight information without prior notification to FWS.
*Exceptions to export declaration requirements can be found in 50 CFR 14.64.
The airline is not responsible for contacting this office or forwarding the 3-177 to this office.
The shipper or their agent must contact a Wildlife Inspector and make arrangements to present the complete
declaration package to FWS. A copy of the cleared 3-177 will be returned to the exporter or their agent.
Exporters may want to provide the airline with a copy of the stamped 3-177 to facilitate the shipment.
Rejected Entries - same as import information.
Live and Perishable Shipments - same as import information.
Overtime Inspections - same as import information.
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LICENSE AND USER FEE REQUIREMENTS
License Fee
It is unlawful for any person to engage in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife without first having
obtained a valid FWS Import/Export License. The annual Import/Export license fee is $100.00. Exemptions to
the license requirements are found in 50 CFR 14.92.
Designated Port Exemption Permit Requirements
A Designated Port Exemption Permit must be obtained prior to import/export for any shipment clearing at a
non-designated port. The permit allows the shipment to be cleared only at the port specified on the permit (see
50 CFR 14.31). The permit fee is $100.00 and may remain valid for a period up to two years. Under certain
circumstances, wildlife of Canadian, Mexican or U.S. origin can be imported without a non-designated port
permit at these and other border ports. See 50 CFR 14.16 for specific regulations.
User Fees
All FWS Import/Export licenses and holders of Exception to Designated Port Permits are required to pay the
user fee at the time of clearance of their shipment. A fee schedule is found on pages 17-19 of this document. If
the eDecs system is used, fees should be paid on line by credit card. Premium fees are added to shipments
containing protected or live wildlife.
Overtime Inspection Fees
Importers/exporters of wildlife will be charged a fee for overtime inspections (see pages 17-19). Overtime
inspections include: 1) inspections before or after office hours; 2) inspections extending beyond office hours; 3)
weekends; 4) all Federal holidays.
Overtime inspections are subject to availability of a Service Officer.
Non-staffed Non-designated Ports
Non-designated port permits are required and are issued on a case-by-case basis to importers/exporters.
Inspections at a non-staffed port non-designated port require the Import/Exporter to pay user fees plus all cost
associated with inspection and clearance. This includes but is not limited to the salary, overtime, transportation
and per diem of the Wildlife Inspector assigned to clear the shipment.
Fee Payment
User fees and overtime fees (if applicable) are required at the time of inspection. Fee schedule is outlined on
pages 17-19. Failure to pay user fees will result in refusal of clearance of subsequent wildlife shipments until
the unpaid balance is resolved. Payment for inspections or other user fees may be made in the form of a credit
card, check or money order.
Cash payments are not accepted.
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USFWS PERMIT OFFICES
For information on CITES export permits and CITES re-export certificates contact the Wildlife
Inspection Office below:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement
3701 N.W. 82nd Avenue
Doral, Florida 33166
Telephone: (305) 526-2620
Facsimile (305) 526-7480
Email: [email protected]
Applications link: http://www.fws.gov/forms/display.cfm?number1=200
Import/Export licenses and Port Exception permits are processed through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Regional Office:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Office of Law Enforcement
1875 Century Blvd. Suite # 380
Atlanta, Georgia 30345
Phone: (404) 679-7195 or (404) 679-7057
Fax: (404) 679-7065
Email: [email protected]
Applications link: http://www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/Regional_Permit_Offices.htm
Migratory Bird Permits
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Migratory Birds
1875 Century Blvd., Suite #240
Atlanta, Georgia 30345
Phone: (404) 679-7070
Fax: (404) 679-7285
Email: [email protected]
Applications link: http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/mbpermits/ApplicationForms.html
Division of Management Authority (DMA)
(Contact this office for permits not authorized for issuance by Law Enforcement)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Division of Management Authority
5275 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, Virginia 22041
Phone: (800)-358-2104 or (703) 358-2104)
Fax: (703)-358-2281
Email: [email protected]
Applications link: http://www.fws.gov/permits/instructions/ObtainPermit.shtml
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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
U.S. Customs and Border Protection –
6601 NW 25th Street
Miami, FL 33122
Phone: (305) 869-2740
Fax: (305) 869-2774
Hours of operation: 8:00 AM -7:00 PM (EST) Daily
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
(Agriculture)
6601 NW 25th Street
Miami, FL 33122
Phone: (305) 526-2933
Fax: (305) 869-2774
Hours of operation: 8:00 AM -7:00 PM (EST) Daily
USDA/APHIS/PPQ
Plant Inspection Station
6302 NW 36 Street
Miami, Florida 33122
Phone (305) 492-1800 Fax (305) 492-1796
CDC/Public Health Service
Miami Quarantine Station
Miami International Airport
Terminal Bldg 3rd FL
Concourse D
Miami, FL 33122
Phone: (305) 526-2910 (24-hrs)
Hours of operation: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (EST) Daily
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
8600 NW 36 Street
Suite 700
Miami, FL 33166
Phone: (305) 994-3040
FAX: (305) 994-3066
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Veterinary Services
3300 NW 36th St
Miami, FL 33172
Phone: (305) 526-2926
Fax: (305) 526-2929
[email protected]
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Domesticated Species
Includes, but not limited to, the following domesticated animals (captive or farm raised) and are exempt from
FWS regulations except for species derived from wild populations (50 CFR 14.4). As of 01 October 2010.
Mammals:
Alpaca— Lama alpaca;
Camel— Camelus dromedaries
Camel (Boghdi)— Camelus bactrianus
Cat (domestic)— Felis domesticus
Cattle— Bos Taurus
Dog (domestic)— Canis familiaris
European rabbit— Ortyctolagus cuniculus
Ferret (domestic)— Mustela putorius
Goat— Capra hircus domesticus
Horse— Equus caballus
Llama— Lama glama
Pig— Sus scrofa
Sheep— Ovis aries
Water buffalo— Bubalus bubalus
White lab mice— Mus musculus
White lab rat— Rattus norvegicus.
*This exception does not apply to live
specimens of any species of the genus
Fish (For export purposes only):
Carp (koi)— Cyprinus carpio
Goldfish— Carassius auratus.
Birds:
Chicken— Gallus domesticus;
Ducks & geese—domesticated varieties
Guinea fowl— Numida meleagris
Pigeons (domesticated)- Columba livia
domestrica
Turkey— Meleagris gallopavo
Domesticated or Barnyard Mallards include:
Pekin; Aylesbury; Bouen; Cayuga; Gray Call;
White Call; East Indian; Crested; Swedish; Buff
Orpington; Indian Runner; Campbell; Duclair;
Merchtem; Termonde; Magpie; Chinese; Khaki
Campbell.
Insects: Crickets, mealworms, honeybees (not to include Africanized varieties), and similar insects that are routinely farm raised.
Other Invertebrates: Earthworms and similar invertebrates that are routinely farm raised.
Exceptions to FWS import declaration requirements include shellfish and fishery products not requiring a
permit under part 17 (ESA) or part 23 (CITES) for immediate human or animal consumption.
Fish & Wildlife declaration and clearance is required for live fish.
FWS declaration and clearance is also required for squid, octopus and cuttlefish live or dead. Other
products for consumption include eel, sea cucumber, sea slug and sea squirts.
More information can be found at http://www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/FactSheetShellFish.htm
Two examples of fishery or shellfish products for consumption requiring a permit (not limited to the following)
and do require FWS clearance are as follows:
Sturgeon (Caviar) (All sturgeon species now require CITES permits)
Conch (shellfish) ( Strombus gigas require CITES permits)
Shell products do require FWS inspection. Examples include shell buttons, shell jewelry, shell furniture
inlay, whole shells, etc. If you have questions, please contact FWS.
More detailed exceptions to FWS import declarations are listed under 50 CFR 14.62
Exceptions to FWS export declarations are detailed in 50 CFR 14.64.
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Inspection Fee Calculations
(effective January 1, 2012)
Designated Port and Ports Acting as Designated Ports3
Routine (non-living, non-protected1) commercial
shipment
Routine (non-living, non-protected1)
noncommercial shipment
Live, non-protected1 commercial shipment
Non-live, protected2 commercial shipment
Live, protected2 commercial shipment
Live, non-protected1 noncommercial cargo4
shipment
Non-live, protected2 noncommercial cargo4
shipment
Live, protected2 noncommercial cargo4 shipment
Any noncommercial shipment imported or
exported using the mail, traveling as a passenger
or on foot, or as an importer/exporter using their
personal vehicle
$93
$0
$186
$186
$279
$93
$93
$186
$0
Regular Overtime
Holiday Overtime
Overtime less than 1 hour before normal hours
1
$105 minimum for
2 hrs plus $53/hr
$139 minimum for
2 hrs plus $70/hr
$53
Does not require a permit under 50 CFR Part 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22 or 23.
Requires a permit under 50 CFR Part 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22 or 23.
3
Includes ports where your shipment meets the criteria for the port to act as designated. These criteria can be
found in 50 CFR § 14.16 (border ports and certain North American wildlife), § 14.17 (personally owned pet
birds), § 14.18 (marine mammals), § 14.19 (special ports), § 14.22 (certain antique articles), and § 14.24
(scientific specimens). If your shipment meets the criteria to use the ports identified in the applicable regulation,
the port is acting as a designated port for your shipment. If your shipment does not meet the criteria, the port is
a non-designated port for your shipment.
4
Shipments are considered cargo if the mode of transport used is other than the mail, passenger travel, travel on
foot, or the importer/exporter using their personal vehicle.
2
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Staffed Non-designated Port under a Port Exception Permit
Routine (non-living, non-protected1) commercial
shipment
Routine (non-living, non-protected1)
noncommercial shipment
Live, non-protected1 commercial shipment
Non-live, protected2 commercial shipment
Live, protected2 commercial shipment
Live, non-protected1 noncommercial shipment
Non-live, protected2 noncommercial shipment
Live, protected2 noncommercial shipment
$145
$238
$238
$331
$238
$238
$331
Regular Overtime
Holiday Overtime
Overtime less than 1 hour before normal hours
1
2
$145
$105 minimum for
2 hrs plus $53/hr
$139 minimum for
2 hrs plus $70/hr
$53
Does not require a permit under 50 CFR Part 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22 or 23.
Requires a permit under 50 CFR Part 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22 or 23.
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Non-staffed Non-designated Port
under a Port Exception Permit
Routine (non-living, non-protected1) commercial $145 + travel,
shipment
transportation and per
diem costs
1
Routine (non-living, non-protected )
$145 + travel,
noncommercial shipment
transportation and per
diem costs
1
Live, non-protected commercial shipment
$238 + travel,
transportation and per
diem costs
2
Non-live, protected commercial shipment
$238 + travel,
transportation and per
diem costs
2
Live, protected commercial shipment
$331 + travel,
transportation and
per diem costs
1
Live, non-protected noncommercial shipment
$238 + travel,
transportation and
per diem costs
2
Non-live, protected noncommercial shipment
$238 + travel,
transportation and
per diem costs
2
Live, protected noncommercial shipment
$331 + travel,
transportation and
per diem costs
Regular Overtime
Holiday Overtime
Overtime less than 1 hour before normal hours
1
2
Does not require a permit under 50 CFR Part 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22 or 23.
Requires a permit under 50 CFR Part 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22 or 23.
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$105 minimum for 2
hrs plus $53/hr
$139 minimum for 2
hrs plus $70/hr
$53