Re: Importing/exporting CP's (correct addresses)

CBelan9630@aol.com
Thu, 6 Jun 1996 20:26:18 -0400

In a message dated 96-06-06 13:40:03 EDT, you write:

I must have missed the first string, but have some comments. I apologize if
this info is redundant.

>> I know I already asked about this before, but now I have a
>>partial solution to the problems encountered with importing/exporting
>>CP's on the CITES II appendix from the U.S. to Canada and vice versa.
>>This should apply to other countries as well, but check with your local
>>wildlife service.
>>
>> 1. Exporting CP's on Appendix II from the U.S. to Canada: If
>>you are shipping plants, propagules, seeds, etc. of these species (eg:
>>most Sarracenia, VFT) you will need an U.S. export permit available from
>>the United States Department of Agriculture. I've been told that there
>>is a cost for this permit, so you may want to check first.
>>
>> Another place to obtain export permits from in the U.S. is from
>>the following address:
>> U.S. Department of Agriculture
>> Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
>> Plant Protection and Quarantine
>> Federal Building, Room 634
>> Hyattsville, Maryland
>> 20782

A year or so ago, I published an article in CPN and at that point CITES
applications could only be obtained at the address listed below:

United States Department of the Interior
Office of the Management Authority
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
4401 N. Fairfax Dr., Rm. 420c
Arlington VA 22203
Phone (800) 358-2104

The CITES permit costs $25 and is non-refundable.

>> I've been told that this address is still valid. Is anyone in
>>disagreeance?

The address you mentioned has changed, also about a year ago. The new
address is:

USDA
APHIS-PPQ
Port Operations Permit Unit
4700 River Road, Unit 136
Riverdale, MD 20737-1236

Phone (301)734-8645
Fax (301)734-5786

This address should be used for import permits.

BTW, this article can be found at my home page, just follow the links

http://users.aol.com/cbelan9630/carnivor/carnivor.html

Christoph