International Trade Permit
Introduction
The Highly Migratory Species (HMS) International Trade Permit program regulates trade, including import, export, and re-export, of the following species:
Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
Pacific bluefin tuna (Thunnus orientalis)
Southern bluefin tuna (Thunnus maccoyii)
Swordfish (Xiphias gladius)
Bigeye tuna (frozen) (Thunnus obesus)
The Regulations are located at 50 CFR Part 300 Subpart M and were last modified in a Final Rule published on June 2, 2008.
Breaking News
The program changes in the Final Rule to Adjust Highly Migratory Species International Trade Permitting and Reporting Requirements are effective July 2, 2008. For further information, see the small business compliance guide or supporting analysis.
Compliance Guide
This Compliance Guide summarizes HMS International Trade Permit program permitting and reporting requirements. If there is a discrepancy between the regulations and this guide, the regulations will take precedence.Permit Application and Reporting Forms
International Trade Permit Application Form
For additional information on International Trade Permits, contact:
NMFS Southeast Regional Office Permits Team
263 13 th Avenue, South
St. Petersburg , FL 33701
727-824-5326
Reporting and Trade Forms
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Library
ITP Regulations
RIR/FRFA
ICCAT Bluefin Tuna Catch Document Instructions
Bluefin Tuna Exporter Letter June 3, 2008
HMS International Trade Permit Fact Sheet
