[Nhcoll-l] Shipping Entomological Specimens to Brasil

Mon Apr 25 17:01:28 EDT 2016

Yes, the MTA is an institutional-level agreement which should exist
independently of the loan.

For each loan shipment, we also prepare a "Declaration for Export of
Biological Material" in conjunction with the party hoping to receive the
loan (maybe you can find an example form by searching for "Declaração para
exportação material"). I believe this is the Brazilian equivalent of the
USFWS 3-177. I always have this on outside and inside of package, too.

(And of course, the usual USFWS 3-177.)

On Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 4:57 PM, Furth, David <FURTHD at si.edu> wrote:

> Pete makes some good points & good advice, but you still need reciprocal
> Material Transfer Agreements.
> Also include a copy of the MTA with he other documents for the shipment
> and put them in a clear plastic envelope on the outside of the package so
> all concerned can easily find them.
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> *From:* nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu [
> nhcoll-l-bounces at mailman.yale.edu] on behalf of Peter T Oboyski [
> essig.museum at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Monday, April 25, 2016 4:50 PM
> *To:* Prondzinski, Mary Beth
> *Cc:* nhcoll-l at mailman.yale.edu
> *Subject:* Re: [Nhcoll-l] Shipping Entomological Specimens to Brasil
>
> Hi Mary Beth,
>
> Do not send specimens via FedEx, UPS, or other carriers - you may never
> see them again. Use the US Postal Service. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you
> include the proper customs documents from Brasil (I think this is the
> Material Transfer Agreement David referred to). Provide the people
> requesting the loan with the number and kinds of specimens and have them
> prepare this document with you. If they are not familiar with these
> documents do not send the loan. I have successfully sent/received insect
> specimens to/from Brasil over the past few years.
>
> Pete
>
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> Peter T Oboyski, PhD
> Collections Manager & Curatorial Supervisor
> Essig Museum of Entomology
> 1170 Valley Life Science Building
> University of California, Berkeley
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> On Mon, Apr 25, 2016 at 1:21 PM, Prondzinski, Mary Beth <
> mbprondzinski at ua.edu> wrote:
>
>> Greetings All:
>>
>>
>>
>> I received a request for a loan to University Federal of Rio Grande do
>> Sul in Brasil and was wondering if there are any restrictions or
>> recommendations for mailing dry specimens to this institution?  Has anyone
>> else corresponded with them for loans?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>>
>>
>> Mary Beth
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