U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE WILDLIFE INSPECTION PROGRAM IMPORTING AND EXPORTING WILDLIFE Presented by Wildlife Inspector Leigh Graham

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Mission The Mission of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

LAW ENFORCEMENT The Division of Law Enforcement contributes to Service efforts to manage ecosystems, save endangered species, conserve migratory birds, preserve wildlife habitat, restore fisheries, combat invasive species, and promote international wildlife conservation.

LAWS Endangered Species Act Lacey Act Migratory Bird Treaty Act African Elephant Conservation Act Wild Bird Conservation Act Rhino Tiger Labeling Act

CITES CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement between Governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

CITES CITES works by subjecting international trade in specimens of selected species to certain controls. These require that all import, export, re-export and introduction from the sea of species covered by the Convention has to be authorized through a permitting system.

CITES The species covered by CITES are listed in three Appendices, according to the degree of protection they need. three Appendicesthree Appendices Appendix I includes species threatened with extinction. Trade in specimens of these species is permitted only in exceptional circumstances. A US Import Permit and foreign Export or Re-export Permit is required. Appendix II includes species not necessarily threatened with extinction, but in which trade must be controlled in order to avoid utilization incompatible with their survival. A foreign Export or Re- export Permit is required. Appendix III contains species that are protected in at least one country, which has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling the trade. A foreign Certificate of Origin or CITES Export or Re-export Permit is required.

IMPORTING & EXPORTING WILDLIFE All wildlife must be declared upon import or export

DESIGNATED PORTS OF ENTRY DESIGNATED PORTS OF ENTRY Anchorage (907) Atlanta (404) Baltimore (410) Boston (617) Chicago (847) Dallas/Ft. Worth (972) Honolulu (808) Houston (281) Los Angeles (310) Louisville (502) Memphis (901) Miami (305) New Orleans (504) New York (516) Newark (973) Portland (503) San Francisco (650) Seattle (206)

BORDER & SPECIAL PORTS Blaine, WA (360) Brownsville, TX (956) Buffalo, NY (716) Champlain, NY (518) Denver, CO (303) Detroit, MI (734) Dulles, VA (703) Dunseith, ND (701) El Paso, TX (915) Great Falls, MT (406) Guam (671) Laredo, TX (956) McAllen, TX (956) Minneapolis, MN (612) Nogales, AZ (520) Pembina, ND (701) Port Huron, MI (810) Puerto Rico, PR (787) San Diego, CA (619) Tampa, FL (727)

DECLARATION REQUIREMENTS Complete the Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife. Submit the following: all original wildlife permits, all invoices and/or packing slips, copies of veterinary certificates, and the bill of lading. Make the wildlife available for inspection. All inspections are done at time of import or export at a Customs Bonded Facility.

FWS CLEARANCE You must obtain FWS clearance prior to Customs clearance. [50 CFR 14.52(a)] ABI Certified Entries – DO NOT transmit/certify ABI entries until FWS clearance has been obtained. ABI Paperless Entries – You must submit copy of Therefore, once you enter data, force print 3461 but DO NOT enter/submit to CBP.

FEES

LIVE WILDLIFE PROCEDURES PROCEDURES FOR CLEARING LIVE WILDLIFE DURING U.S. CUSTOMS BUSINESS HOURS M-F 8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sat 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sun 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Be sure to fax the 48 hour notice Call Wildlife Inspector on Duty: a. the prior business day for shipments to be inspected before 9:00 a.m. b. before 8:30 a.m. the day of the shipment for inspections after 9:00 a.m. Make an appointment to meet the wildlife inspector at the airline cargo facility. (The appointment time will be after the freight is available for inspection.) Meet the wildlife inspector at the cargo warehouse with original documents (3-177, permits, invoices, AWB, etc.) and user fee. eDec (electronic filing) users need to print the eDec prior to meeting the wildlife inspector at the warehouse. [to file the electronically, go to The wildlife inspector will stamp your copy of eDec at the time of inspection so you can clear U.S. Customs. After the wildlife inspector returns to the office, the eDec will be cleared electronically and you can print a copy of the eDec for your files. After receiving FWS clearance, proceed to U.S. Customs for clearance.

PROCEDURES FOR CLEARING LIVE WILDLIFE AFTER U.S. CUSTOMS BUSINESS HOURS Be sure to fax the 48 hour notice. Call Wildlife Inspector on Duty to make an appointment at the cargo warehouse. (No inspections will be conducted between midnight and 6:00 a.m.) Meet the wildlife inspector at the cargo warehouse at the appointed time with all original documents. Customs clearance must be obtained at O’Hare International Airport, Terminal 5. Prior arrangement should be made with U.S. Customs to ensure prompt clearance, T-5 phone number

eDECS

eDECS System Requirements To use eDecs, you must have a computer with Internet connectivity and an Internet account (e.g., You must use Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser to submit eDecs to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

eDECS Internet Settings You only have to perform these steps once. The eDecs system is designed to work with Microsoft's Internet Explorer Web browser (version 5.0 or higher). You can download this browser for free from Microsoft's Web site.

eDECS eDECS – Create an Account Create a Declaration Submit to USFWS You must send all documents: original permits, invoices and/or packing lists, and bill of lading all with a copy the eDec to the USFWS Office.

eDECS

HELPFUL WEBSITES Licenses and Permits * Import/Export Information, Laws, and Regulations. * CITES Information including current list of Appendices *

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