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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">As below - the port inspectors WILL be
working. If yours is a shipment that is required to go through a
designated wildlife port (i.e., anything that requires a permit),
then yes, the inspectors will be working and you will be fine
whether carrying in or shipping in. The latter because AS WE ALL
KNOW (nod heads) if your package is properly marked to indicate
that it contains wildlife, that inspection is required, has the
permits on the box, and has the correct unified tariff code on the
air waybill, FedEx (or the Customs Broker) will route it to a
designated wildlife port. Use FedEx Customs Critical, not regular
FedEx (nod heads again), right?<br>
<br>
If it does not require a permit, then I'm not sure because I don't
know what kind of USFWS Law Enforcement inspectors are stationed
at Canadian and Mexican border ports (none, I think = and
remember, if it requires a permit it can't come in thru a Canadian
or Mexican border port unless you have a designated port exemption
and have made arrangements for an inspection, which means that
someone has to travel from a nearby LE office - and there won't be
anyone to do so during a shutdown). However, I think that if it is
something that does not require a permit, and you can use those
Canadian and Mexican border ports, you declare and give the 3-177
to the Customs officials. <br>
<br>
Can anyone who uses those ports confirm this to be the case?<br>
<br>
As to other non-designated ports, <br>
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auto; text-align: -webkit-left; text-indent: 0px;
text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto;
word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;
background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">You may use any customs
port to import or export the following wildlife or wildlife
products<br>
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* Wildlife lawfully taken by U.S. residents in the United States,
Canada, or Mexico and imported or exported for non-commercial
purposes, provided the wildlife does not require a permit under 50
CFR Part 16 (<a
href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-01-23/pdf/2012-1155.pdf"
style="text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(67,
96, 125); font-size: 14px;">injurious species</a>) Part 17 (<a
href="http://www.fws.gov/endangered/" style="text-decoration:
none; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(67, 96, 125); font-size:
14px;">endangered and threatened species</a>) Part 18 (<a
href="http://www.fws.gov/international/DMA_DSA/CITES/animals/marine_mammals.html"
style="text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(67,
96, 125); font-size: 14px;">marine mammals</a>) or Part 21 (<a
href="http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/RegulationsPolicies/mbta/mbtintro.html"
style="text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(67,
96, 125); font-size: 14px;">migratory birds</a>).
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* Dead, preserved, dried, or embedded scientific specimens,
including parts that are not taken as a result of sport-hunting,
may be imported or exported at any customs port or through the
mail by<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a
href="http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_02/50cfr14_02.html"
style="text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(67,
96, 125); font-size: 14px;">accredited scientists or accredited
scientific institutions (14.4)</a><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>for taxonomic or
systematic research purposes, provided the wildlife does not
require a permit under 50 CFR Part 16 (<a
href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-01-23/pdf/2012-1155.pdf"
target="_self" style="text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;
color: rgb(67, 96, 125); font-size: 14px;">injurious species</a>)
Part 17 (<a href="http://www.fws.gov/endangered/"
style="text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(67,
96, 125); font-size: 14px;">endangered and threatened species</a>)
Part 18 (<a
href="http://www.fws.gov/international/DMA_DSA/CITES/animals/marine_mammals.html"
style="text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(67,
96, 125); font-size: 14px;">marine mammals</a>) or Part 21 (<a
href="http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/RegulationsPolicies/mbta/mbtintro.html"
style="text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(67,
96, 125); font-size: 14px;">migratory birds)</a><span
class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>, or Part 23 (<a
href="http://www.fws.gov/international/DMA_DSA/Permits/web_list_cites.html"
style="text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(67,
96, 125); font-size: 14px;">CITES</a>).<br>
<br>
And again, I believe that the procedure is to declare and give the
3-177 to the Customs agent.<br>
<br>
By the way, declaring is a two-step process. You have to state YES
on the front of that long, thin blue customs declaration form (Box
11b) AND you have to submit the 3-177.<br>
<br>
And also by the way, this is a very good illustration of why you
should not rely on agency websites. They can be erroneous. This
particular USFWS website was, until very recently, incorrect. I
notified the USFWS several times over several years because I was
worried someone would rely on it. A key part of the pertinent
regulation (as bolded) was missing:<br>
<br>
<i>Sec. 14.24 Scientific specimens. </i><i><b>Except for wildlife
requiring a permit pursuant to parts 16, 17, 18, 21, 22 or 23
of this subchapter</b></i><i>, dead, preserved, dried, or
embedded scientific specimens or parts thereof, imported or
exported by accredited scientists or accredited scientific
institutions for taxonomic or systematic research purposes may
enter or exit through any U.S. Customs port, or may be shipped
through the international mail system. Provided, that this
exception will not apply to any specimens or parts thereof taken
as a result of sport hunting. </i><i><br>
</i><br>
Kudos to Law Enforcement Director William Woody for getting this
fixed! but my point is that if you had relied on it prior to the
correction, you would have been in violation of federal law. If
you don't know the actual regs and don't want to look them up or
(if you are a normal person and have no idea how to read them),
contact me. That's what the OC is here for.<br>
<br>
Ellen<br>
<pre class="moz-signature" cols="72">Ellen Paul
Executive Director
The Ornithological Council
Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:ellen.paul@verizon.net">ellen.paul@verizon.net</a>
"Providing Scientific Information about Birds<a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET">"
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/BIRDNET"</a>
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On 10/1/13 9:21 AM, James Boone wrote:<br>
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cite="mid:CAAxugivz8HBToD6d_utJHNyU2KapK1TFtcuAfapP_4GgybET9g@mail.gmail.com"
type="cite">
<div dir="ltr">Hi Ellen,
<div>Do you know if USFWS will be processing and or clearing
Form 3-177 import or export declaration paperwork for
specimens shipped by USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc? Thanks.</div>
<div>cheers/Jim</div>
</div>
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<br>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Oct 1, 2013 at 7:58 AM, Ellen
Paul <span dir="ltr"><<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:ellen.paul@verizon.net" target="_blank">ellen.paul@verizon.net</a>></span>
wrote:<br>
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<p
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research/post on NOAA next but as to import/export, it
should be the same; the primary question will be
continuation of activities under expired/expiring
permits)<br>
</p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px"><u><br>
Importing</u></p>
<p
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<p
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You will not be able to obtain new permits or permit
renewals from APHIS.</p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px">2.
You will not be able to obtain new permits or permit
renewals from the USFWS (if your import requires a USFWS
permit) but see: </p>
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<p
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<p
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<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px">As
to continuation of activities under expired MBTA, BGEPA,
and ESA permits (but NOT CITES). </p>
<p
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<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px">The
Ornithological Council is attempting to ascertain the
status of required clearance and inspection services at
the ports. </p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px"> </p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px">It
appears that <em style="font-style:italic">some</em><span> </span>Department
of Homeland Security inspection will continue. The
Agricultural Quality Inspectors are employees of the
Department of Homeland Security, NOT APHIS. The DHS
contingency plan states that "Administrative, research,
or other support functions related to an exempt activity
should </p>
<p
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continue, but only to the extent that they are essential
to maintain the effectiveness of </p>
<p
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activities and/or functions that are engaged in the
protection of life or property, and </p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px">at
a minimum level." It gives as an example:</p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px"> </p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px">"Continuing
passenger processing and cargo inspection functions at
ports of<span> </span><span style="font-size:14px">entry"</span><span
style="font-size:14px"> </span></p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px"> </p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px"><span
style="font-size:14px">The USFWS website is still
operational but says nothing about the impact of the
shutdown. The Department of the Interior website
appears to be offline. The DOI contingency plan states
that "</span>Port inspectors would continue <span
style="font-size:14px">on duty as they are funded from
non-lapsing funds."</span></p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px"> </p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px"><span
style="font-size:14px">Therefore, it appears that
imports will be unaffected. However, note that if
there is a problem at the port, there will be no one
to call. In the past, APHIS staffers at the ports and
in the Riverdale, MD headquarters have been extremely
helpful in addressing problems at the ports when the
Ornithological Council has contacted them.</span></p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px"> </p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px"><span
style="font-size:14px">As agency people will not be
around to help, it is now super-important that you
comply with the myriad inspection procedures and have
all paperwork (not just permits!) available and
completed properly.</span></p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px"> </p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px"><span
style="font-size:14px"><u>Exporting</u></span></p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px">If
yours is an export that requires clearance and
inspection (i.e., anything that requires a USFWS
permit), you should be OK. Remember - you have to export
such shipments through a designated wildlife port. </p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px"> </p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px">No
APHIS permit is required for exports, but if the
destination country requires a USDA certificate (most
do), you won't be able to get one, so you won't be able
to ship at this point. </p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px"> </p>
<p
style="text-indent:0px;letter-spacing:normal;font-variant:normal;text-align:start;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;padding:0px;line-height:17.600000381469727px;color:rgb(40,40,40);text-transform:none;font-size:14.399999618530273px;white-space:normal;margin:0px;font-family:helvetica,arial,sans-serif;word-spacing:0px">You
won't be able to get a new USFWS permit or renew an
expiring permit, but for MBTA, BGEPA, or ESA permits,
see this information about continuing activities under
an expired permit under certain conditions:</p>
<p
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Science and Education<br>
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1400 South Lake Shore Drive<br>
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