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What U.S. import controls apply to endangered wildlife, plants, exotic skins and animals?
The United States is a party in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, commonly known as CITES. This treaty regulates trade in endangered species of wildlife, plants and their products. International trade in species listed by CITES is illegal unless authorized by permit. Items prohibited by CITES include, but are not limited to, articles made from whale teeth, ivory, tortoise shell, reptile, fur skins, coral, and birds. Permits to import into or export from the United States and reexport certificates are issued by the Office of Management Authority of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Information on wildlife and plants, including lists of endangered species, may be obtained from that agency. Since hours of service and availability of officers from the other agencies involved may vary from port to port, you are strongly urged to check with your anticipated port of arrival before importing goods covered by CITES. This will assure expeditious processing and reduce the possibility of unnecessary delays.
Office of Law Enforcement, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
http://www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/Info_Importers_Exporters.htm
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