>Date:    Tue, 13 Oct 1998 16:31:59 -0400
>From:    Kurt Auffenberg <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: Importing shells by mail
>
>This is basically what the Florida Museum has been told as well.  If we
>loan specimens overseas or receive or return a loan overseas, we should
>file the appropriate forms with USFW within 30 days of the mailing or receipt.
>
>Kurt
>
>At 04:02 PM 10/13/98 -0400, you wrote:
>>Every fish and wildlife service inspector that you talk to will tell you
>>something different. The basic problem is that the law requires wildlife
>>imports to come through designated ports, but there is no way to control the
>>port of entry for a mailed package. I wrote an article on the subject for
>>American Conchologist 24(4):14
>>
>>"A USFWS inspector in New York advised me that because of the way
>>international mail is handled, their policy is that mail is not required to
>>use designated ports. The inspector indicated, however, that technically one
>>must still submit a Declaration for the Importation or Exportation of Fish
>>or Wildlife (Form 3-177) after import of specimens to the United States. In
>>the case of export, Form 3-177 must be filed, except for wildlife that is
>>not intended for sale where the value is under $250."
>>
>>See <http://erato.acnatsci.org:80/conchnet/rose1296.html> for the full text
>>of the article.
>>
>>Gary
 
I don't have the form in front of me but I believe that you have 6 months
to file the 3-177 form to USFWS.
 
Kevin
 
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