If the value of the handicraft is less than (<) $250, it is legal to export without any paperwork.

If the value of the handicraft is more than (>) $250, USFWS Form 3-177 (see D below) is required for export.

Commercial I/E license required.

A business or individual selling and exporting an authentic Alaska Native handicraft via the Internet, by phone, by fax, through mail order, or simply exporting an item purchased over the counter for a customer is required:

1) to obtain a USFWS Import/Export license at a cost of $100 which is valid for one (1) year and can be obtained in Anchorage at 907-786-3311 or Fairbanks at 907-456-2335.

2) and for each export:

a) pay an administrative fee of $55 dollars ($95 for exports of CITES materials outside of Anchorage)

b) file a completed USFWS Form 3-177 (See D above)

c) provide a commercial invoice

d) obtain a CITES permit (if required)

e) obtain an international air waybill from the shipping company (if required)

Contact USFWS in Anchorage at 907-271-6198 or Fairbanks at 907-456-2335 for processing.

CITES IMPORT PERMIT
The foreign country of import requires a CITES Import Permit. Permission from the foreign country must be obtained prior to import (prior to shipping or departure form the US). The USFWS recommends that you contact the foreign government for approval prior to export. This permit usually has to be obtained by the importing party (foreign receiver). In some cases the foreign country may not allow the import based upon their own laws, rules or regulations. Please refer to the international contact information link provided below.

CITES EXPORT PERMIT
If a CITES permit is required, please call (907) 271-6198 or 1-800-858-7621 for information. The USFWS will then fax, mail, or give the holder of the Alaska Native handicraft a permit application. This will take approximately 3-7 days for the paperwork to process. Once the CITES permit is complete, make an appointment with the USFWS or Import/Export officials to file a Declaration Form 3-177 (See D above) . The officials will then validate the permit. The permit is $100 and there is a $95 inspection fee if exported from anywhere other than Anchorage.

SPECIAL CITES EXPORT PERMIT
These are needed for the transporting of handicrafts that include the following MARINE MAMMALS:

Those animals are:

Only the USFWS office in Virginia may issue these. Please contact: USFWS, 4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Room 700, Arlington, VA. 22203, (800) 358-2104. Be aware that this process will take 4-8 weeks and costs $75 to $100, and there is a $95 inspection fee if exported from anywhere other than Anchorage.