3-200-73: Re-Export of Wildlife (CITES)

This application can be used to re-export wildlife listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

Master Files

Master Files may be obtained for overarching programs that require multiple exports. Once your program is approved, a Master File may be valid for at least one year, not to exceed 3. You would then apply separately for individual, partially complete permits which you would customize for each shipment using 3-200-74. To renew or amend an existing Master File, locate the Master File you wish to renew or amend, select it, then choose the renew or amend button.

You must wait for a Master File to be established, renewed, or amended, prior to applying for individual, partially complete permits. You will be notified that your Master File is valid so you can apply for the permits associated with your Master File.

To Complete This Form You Will Need the Following:

If you are a Customs broker or a freight forwarder applying on behalf of your client, you must attach documentation that shows you have Power of Attorney to act on your client’s behalf.

A copy of the validated foreign CITES export or re-export document (cancelled by the Office of Law Enforcement (OLE)) issued by the appropriate CITES office in the country from which the wildlife was exported, and b.* Wildlife Declaration (Form 3-177), stamped cleared by OLE, (provide either a hard copy or electronic release; not applicable for plants);
OR c. If you did not make the original import, provide a copy of the importer's documents outlined above and the invoice or other document that shows you acquired the wildlife from the original importer or history of transactions that demonstrate an unbroken chain of ownership. Please note: redacted documents can only be accepted if the information redacted is not needed to determine a legal chain of custody (e.g., declared value of wildlife, original exporter name provided a copy of the cleared form 3-177 is provided and traceable). All other redactions will not be accepted. For further instructions contact the permit issuing office directly.
If protected by the Wild Bird Conservation Act (WBCA), provide a copy of the WBCA import permit.
For the non-commercial export of CITES Appendix-I species, provide a copy of the CITES import permit or evidence one will be issued by the Management Authority of the country to which you plan to export the specimen(s). In accordance with Article III of the CITES treaty, it is required that import permits are issued before the corresponding export permit.
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.

U.S. Entities Apply Here

Foreign Entities Apply Here