This application covers activities involving CITES Appendix I and/or ESA-listed animal specimens used for scientific research, including any readily recognizable parts, products, or derivatives unless otherwise noted in the Appendices.
To Complete This Form You Will Need the Following:
- Research proposal.
- Federal, State, Tribal, or foreign collection permits.
- For ESA-listed species, documentation demonstrating that the proposed research will benefit the species in the wild.
- Qualifications and resumes of the staff responsible for collection and research activities at the field site/sending institution and receiving institution.
- Information on the receiving institution’s ability to conduct the proposed research.
- For the import of CITES Appendix I specimens, documentation showing that the activity will not be for primarily commercial purposes.
- For the export of CITES Appendix I specimens, a copy of the CITES import permit from the foreign CITES Management Authority, or confirmation that one will be issued.
- Please note in addition to obtaining this permit for your proposed activity, for any commercial activity you will need to obtain an import/export license from our Office of Law Enforcement.
Process
Submit an Application
To submit an application online or through the mail, follow the instructions on our ePermits site.
Application Processing Fee
- $100
Audience
Importer/Exporter
Researcher or Research Facility - Commercial Scientific
Researcher or Research Facility - Public Scientific Society
Activity
ePermit ID
3-200-37e