The following categories of wildlife and fish are subject to certain prohibitions, restrictions, permit and quarantine requirements:
- Mammals, birds, amphibians, fish, insects, crustaceans, mollusks, and other invertebrates.
- Any part or products, such as feathers, skins, eggs; and articles manufactured from wildlife.
Federal laws prohibit the importation or transportation of any wildlife or wildlife parts that violate state or foreign laws.
The following ports are designated for entry of all fish and wildlife: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York/Newark, Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle. All such packages and containers must be marked, labeled or tagged to plainly indicate the name and address of the shipper and consignee, and the number and nature of contents. Wildlife in any form, including pets, imported into or exported from the United States must be declared and cleared on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Form 3-177 (Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife) by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service prior to release by U.S. Customs. Contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for further clearance requirements and for a copy of the pamphlets Facts About Federal Wildlife Laws and Buyer Beware. Also contact the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, which is listed on the last page of this booklet, for information about importing animal and bird products such as hides, eggs, feathers, etc.
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