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Controlled Substances Import/Export
Declaration
(DEA-236 as Export)
The declaration is a quintuplicate-copy form:
Copies 1, 2 and 3 are to accompany the shipment to
certain points as follows:
Copy 1 will remain with the shipment to its
final destination.
Copy 2 will remain
with the shipment until the foreign port of import, at which time it
will be detached and retained by the appropriate customs official at the
foreign port.
Copy 3 will be
removed, certified and signed by an official of the United States
Customs Service at the U.S. port of export, noting any discrepancies.
After signature, Copy 3 will be forwarded to the Import/Export Unit
of the Office of Diversion Control, DEA.
Copy 4 must be furnished to DEA by the exporter
not later than 15 days prior to the proposed date of exportation, along
with an import certificate or letter of no objection issued by the
appropriate competent national authority and a statement of nonreexport
or reexport documentation (see below).
Copy 5 must be retained by the exporter as part of
the exporter's records for a period of at least two years. At the time of export, the following information should
be entered in Item 2c: actual quantity shipped and
date of shipment. After this information is entered, it
is requested that a copy be made and forwarded to
DEA.
In emergency or unusual situations, a waiver of the
15-day advance notice may be requested in writing by the exporter.
If the import certificate is in a foreign language, a
translation must accompany the declaration.
The reexportation of nonnarcotic controlled substances
in Schedules III and IV and controlled substances in Schedule V is not
permitted under U.S. law except as provided below:
(a) Bulk substances will not be reexported in the same
form as exported from the United States, i.e., the material must undergo further manufacturing process. This further
manufactured material may only be reexported to a country of
ultimate consumption.
(b) Finished dosage units, if reexported, will be in a
commercial package, properly sealed and
labeled for legitimate medical use in the country of destination.
(c) Any reexportation be made known to DEA at the time the
initial DEA-236 is completed by checking the box marked "Other" on the certification, furnishing
pertinent information in the remarks section, and
attaching the appropriate documentation.
If no reexportation is to occur, also required to
accompany the declaration is a certification that the substance consigned to
the authorized importer is to be applied exclusively to medical or
scientific use within the country of destination, that it will not be
reexported from such country, and that there is an actual need for the
controlled substance for medical or scientific use within such country. This
statement is sometimes found on the import certificate; however, if it is
not, the consignee (importer) should make the certification.
Further information regarding export declarations may
be found in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 1312.27-28.
Exporter's Instructions for Completing the
DEA-236 Form
Item 1a |
- |
Mark export declaration box. |
Item 1b |
- |
Enter name/address of exporter as shown
on DEA registration certificate. Address must be that from which the
substances will be shipped.
Also enter DEA registration number. |
Item 1c |
- |
Enter name and address of broker or forwarding
agent, if used. |
Item 2a |
- |
Enter names as shown on labels; numbers
and sizes of packages; strength of tablets, capsules, etc; CSA Drug
Code, and NDC Number. |
Item 2b |
- |
Enter name and controlled substance
content (in grams) of the drug, compound or preparation to be exported,
as well as the anhydrous acid, base or alkaloid content (in grams), if
applicable. |
Item 2c |
- |
Enter the date shipped and actual
quantity exported once the shipment has been made and forward a copy to
DEA. |
Item 3a |
- |
Mark box next to "domestic"
and enter the city and state of last U.S. Customs port from which
substance will be shipped and approximate date of departure. |
Item 3b |
- |
Mark box next to "foreign" and
enter city and country of foreign port of entry and approximate date of
arrival. |
Item 4 |
- |
Enter name of exporting carrier or vessel
if known, together with all intermediate carriers. If exporting carrier
or vessel unknown, indicate mode of transport (air, ship, truck).
Note that export of controlled substances by mail
is prohibited! |
Item 5 |
- |
Enter name and address of consignee. Name and
address must correspond with that shown on the foreign import certificate.
Note shipments cannot be delivered to a post
office box; a street address is required! |
|
Item A |
- |
Mark appropriate boxes regarding
exporter's certification of export. Mark box next to "Other" if intended for
reexportation. |
Item B |
- |
Enter signature of authorized individual
of exporter, broker or forwarding agent. |
Item C |
- |
Enter date declaration prepared. |
Item D |
- |
Enter name of firm. Also enter the telephone
number of the person who actually completes the form in case there are any
questions. |
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