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Keyword – I/J/K |
Question/Answer/Fact |
Iguanas, Pet |
Do I need a permit to import or export my pet green iguana? All species of iguanas in the genus Iguana are listed in CITES Appendix II. (Note that some other iguanas, including the ground iguanas (Cyclura spp.), are listed in Appendix I and under the ESA. If your iguana is not in the genus Iguana, check the lists to see how it is protected.)
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Import |
Migratory Bird Import Information Information on Commercially Importing and Exporting Wildlife |
Incidental Take – Wildlife (ESA) |
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Incidental Take – Plants (ESA) |
Are incidental take permits needed for ESA-listed plants? There are no Federal prohibitions under the ESA for the take of listed plants on nonfederal lands, unless taking of those plants is in violation of state law. Before the FWS issues a permit, however, the effects of the permit on listed plants must be analyzed. |
Injured Birds |
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Ivory (Import) |
The United States generally prohibits the importation of ivory. Don’t bring home raw ivory or ivory jewelry, carvings, or figurines made from the tusks of either African or Asian elephants. Avoid raw or carved ivory from the teeth or tusks of walruses, whales, narwhals, and seals. If you have questions about importing specific ivory, contact the Division of Law Enforcement. |
Ivory, Elephant (Antique, Import) |
To import antique (over 100 years old) elephant ivory, you must obtain a CITES pre-Convention certificate from the CITES Management Authority for the country where the piece containing ivory is located. The permit must clearly state that the ivory is more than 100 years of age. |
Ivory, Fossilized Walrus (Export) |
To export raw fossilized walrus ivory obtained from the wild, complete form 3-200-27 and submit the application to the address located on the form. |
Ivory, Mastodon |
This species is extinct, as such no permit is required to import or export ivory from this species. |
Ivory, Pre-Convention and/or Antique (Export) |
To export pre-Convention/pre-Act ivory, complete form 3-200-23 and submit the application to the address located on the form. For additional information on Asian elephant ivory, refer to the Asian elephant ivory fact sheet. |
Ivory, Sport-hunted Trophy |
Sport-hunted trophies containing ivory tusks may be imported into the U.S. by the hunter from certain countries (see form 3-200-19.) Such tusks may never be sold or re-exported from the U.S. |
Ivory, Walrus (Alaska Native handicrafts, Export) |
For personal, non-commercial export of authentic Alaska Native handicrafts, CITES certificates may be required by country of import. Refer to FWS Alaska Fisheries & Ecological Services or contact the Division of Management Authority for more information. |
Kangaroo |
Do I need a permit to import, export, or re-export kangaroo hides or hide products? The eastern gray kangaroo (Macropus giganteus) and red kangaroo (M. rufus) are not listed under CITES or the ESA. Other species of kangaroos, rat-kangaroos, tree kangaroos, and wallabies may be listed. Click here for a fact sheet on CITES and ESA.
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CITES: Convention
on International Trade in Endangered Species For additional information, visit the Fish and Wildlife Service's Frequently Asked Questions web site. |