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Permit Symbols
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country chart displayed in the Country Information has symbols to explain any documentation and/or permits needed for export of a given species of wildlife .The symbols and their associated actions are described below.
Note: Certain wildlife species which may be sold in the State of Alaska, may have export (both interstate and international) restrictions or prohibitions associated with them. Shopkeepers should be aware of these facts when making wholesale purchasing decisions or when selling retail. Likewise, artists should consider what markets they are targeting when working with these wildlife species. |
When the value of the handicraft is less (<) than $250, is legal to export without any paperwork.
When the value of the handicraft is more than (>) $250, must file a USFWS Form 3-177 (see D below) prior to exportation.
Only applies to personal (non-commercial) items intended to be exported as checked luggage, hand-carried or exported to or through Canada via personal vehicle.
Requires the filing of a USFWS Form 3-177 (Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife). The Form 3-177 is a legal document declaring all wildlife used in the item(s). Note: No fee charged for non-commercial exports, unless outside normal business hours. The declaration form can be obtained from USFWS Import/Export Office, in Anchorage (907- 271-6198) or Fairbanks (907- 456-2335), or online at http://www.le.fws.gov/pdffiles/3-177-1.pdf.
Declaration can be filed in one of four ways:
Electronically |
https://edecs.fws.gov |
Fax: |
(907) 271-6199 |
Mailing Address: |
USFWS
Import/Export Office
PO Box 190045
Anchorage, AK 99519 |
Physical Address: |
Anchorage International Airport-International North Terminal,
2nd floor, Room NB201 |
An approved Form 3-177 must be in the traveler’s possession or attached to the exporting shipment when leaving the United States.
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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.
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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 from the United States). 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.
A CITES Export Permit authorizes the export of parts or products of CITES (What is CITES?) listed wildlife species. You can obtain a permit application by clicking here. Upon completing the application (inclusive of $100 processing fee), contact the Anchorage field office at (907) 271-6198 for filing instructions. Be aware that it will take 3-7 days for USFWS to process the permit. Items made from the following materials always require a CITES Export Permit (limited exceptions apply):
Black Bear |
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Brown Bear |
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Bobcat |
(Lynx
rufus) |
Lynx |
(Lynx
canadensis) |
Land
(River) Otter |
(Lutra
canadensis) |
Wolf |
(Canis
lupus) |
Several marine mammal species need a special CITES export permit. Those animals are:
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Sea
otter
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(Enhydra
lutris)
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Polar
bear
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(Ursus
maritimus)
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Walrus
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(Odebenus
rosmarus)
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| Whale
Bone/Teeth |
Suborder
Odontoceti (Baird's includes the Curier's, and
Stejneger's Beaked Whales, the Orca and the Beluga Whale
but not the Baird's (Bottlenose) Beaked Whale.) |
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Be aware issuance of this permit will take 60 – 90 days, and must be issued by the U.S. Management Authority.
Please contact: USFWS Division of Management Authority
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Room 700
Arlington, VA. 22203
(800) 358-2104 |
Illegal to export products made from the following species:
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Steller
Sea Lion
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(Eumetopias
jubatus)
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Whale
Baleen/Bone |
Suborder mysticeti (Bowhead, Northern Right, Blue, Fin, Sci,
Minke, Humpback, and the Baird's (Bottlenose) Beaked
Whale from the Odontoceti Suborder. |
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Any Migratory
Waterfowl
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(Anatidae)
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Illegal to export and/or sell products made from the following species:
Any Migratory Bird |
Class (Aves)
Includes Raptors, Eagles, Wild Ducks and Geese, Puffins, Ravens and Owls, but not Grouse, Ptarmigan and domestic waterfowl. |
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