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Frequently Asked Questions and Facts Index
The following alphabetical index is to help
you quickly find the answer to general permit questions.The keywords
lead you to frequently asked questions and their answer, as well
as links to fact sheets and specific web pages.
ALPHABETICAL INDEX:
[B] [C]
[D] [E] [F/G/H] [I/J/K]
[L/M] [N/O/P/Q]
[R] [S] [T/U/V/W/X/Y/Z]
Keyword
– A |
Question/Answer/Fact |
Address/Office
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Where do I mail my application?
See the top left of each application form for the mailing address.
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Agent/tannery
(MMPA) |
Application//Inventory
Form |
Alligator, American |
What are the permit requirements
to export or re-export products, such as handbags or skulls, of
the American alligator? The American alligator (Alligator
mississippiensis) is listed as threatened due to similarity
of appearance under the ESA and in CITES Appendix II.
- You must obtain a permit
if: (a) the export or re-export is commercial; (b) your
personal crocodilian (alligator, caiman, crocodile, or gavial)
items are more than four in quantity; (c) for personal items,
the foreign country requires you to have a U.S. CITES document;
or (d) the personal item is being mailed or shipped separately
to a foreign country.
Submit either an export application
form or a re-export application
form.
- You do not need a permit from us to export or re-export
alligator parts or product as accompanying personal baggage
or effects, or as part of a move of household effects if the
total quantity of personal crocodilian items is not more than
four. Not
all CITES countries recognize these exemptions, and may require
a CITES permit. Also, some countries may require an import
permit under their domestic legislation. Contact the foreign
country to meet its requirements. If the foregin country
requires you to have a U.S. CITES document,
submit the appropriate application form listed in the first bullet above.
- A person engaged in business as an importer or exporter of
wildlife must obtain an import/export license.
- Click here for information on
how to commercially export or re-export wildlife, including
alligator parts, products or derivatives with a CITES permit.
- Check with the State to meet
its requirements.
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Aloe vera |
Do I need a permit to import or
export products that contain Aloe vera? Neither Aloe vera nor its parts, products, or
derivatives need a permit from us. However, the subspecies Aloe vera var. chinensis is listed in Appendix
II of CITES, and live plants, parts, products, or derivatives
of this subspecies require a CITES permit to be imported or exported.
Click here for a CITES export permit application
form. Check with APHIS to meet its requirements. |
Animal Welfare
Act |
Summary
of Law |
Appendix/Appendices
(CITES) |
Import, Export, or Re-export of Appendix-III Specimens
Summary/Definition of Appendix I, II, and III |
Application |
Forms |
Arowana |
See Bonytongue |
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