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Post by exoticimports on Jan 23, 2022 8:20:45 GMT -8
Nothing has changed that I know of.
What I suspect here though is non-compliance with USFWS laws and Lacey Act. I suggest you look up the licensing and permitting requirements for both country of origin and import into USA.
If you don't have a USFWS import license, and you don't know the level of compliance with the country of origin, I would recommend NOT having anything shipped to your house!
Live insects are controlled by USFWS, Lacey Act, AND USDA. These require MORE licenses.
I'd recommend against saying anything more online if you don't have all the licenses lined up, otherwise you are advertising that you and/or your friend are smuggling. And this site is monitored by law enforcement.
Chuck
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Post by exoticimports on Jan 24, 2022 7:58:28 GMT -8
Apparently the original post is deleted FYI.
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Post by wingedwishes on Jan 30, 2022 18:43:39 GMT -8
Even with the right paperwork/permits, there are several documented accounts of harassment when attempting to do the right thing and declaring them in the USA. I've a couple of secrets (legal methods) but I just won't share them. I have moved over to collecting and having someone else with the right paperwork do the legal import. Essentially, I pay them to go through the hassle. I've worked as a state wildlife officer (12 years) and my fellow officers were like the rest of the world: Some great people but to often 'John Waynes' getting a thrill needlessly exerting authority. I've had mostly good experiences with USFWC but they are hard pressed with less budget. It's a little sad that drugs are easier to smuggle than legally bringing in dead insects. I know I wrote opinions based on personal experience and you may have had different experience. I'm just adding to the conversation.
Tyson
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