Hi everyone,
Is it legal to ship tortoises from Hong Kong to the US?
The shipper says they have all paper work required.
Thanks for replies,
Steve
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buckroebeardie
May 12, 2005 07:27 AM
Replies (3)
EJ
May 12, 2005 08:45 AM
Sure it is...
As long as you have the CITES paperwork from the country of origin, a form 3-177 listing the animals being imported (for USFW) and a USFW import/export permit (or broker). Anything out of line and the animals will most likely be confiscated.
If the animals are app I, the chances are not very good that you can get them in.
>>Hi everyone,
>>
>>Is it legal to ship tortoises from Hong Kong to the US?
>>The shipper says they have all paper work required.
>>
>>Thanks for replies,
>>Steve
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Ed @ Tortoise Keepers
Trying to keep the fun in Chelonian care
buckroebeardie
May 13, 2005 04:22 PM
Hi Ed,
Thanks for the info.
Where do I get a USFW import/export permit?
Is there somewhere that I can check to see what CITES app the animals are?
Thanks,
Steve
JAPAKA
May 21, 2005 03:37 PM
Find a importer/exporter to do the importing for you. It is much easier and will be done correctly. Also expect to spend about $1000 US to get a shipment into the US.
