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Except as otherwise provided by the regulations of this subpart, a completed Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177), signed by the importer or the importer's agent, shall be filed with the service at the time and place where clearance under SS 14.52 is requested, unless the wildlife is to be transshipped under bond to a different port for release from custody by Customs officers under 19 U.S.C. 1499 or is a certain antique article as specified in SS 14.22, in which case the Form 3-177 shall be filed with the District Director of Customs at that port before release from Customs custody. All applicable information requested on the Form 3-177 shall be furnished, and the importer, or the importer's agent shall certify that the information furnished is true and complete to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.
(a) Except for wildlife requiring a permit pursuant to Part 17 of this Subchapter B, a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177) does not have to be filed for importation of shellfish and fishery products imported for purposes of human or animal consumption, or taken in waters under the jurisdiction of the United States or on the high seas for recreational purposes;
(b) Except for wildlife requiring a permit pursuant to Part 16, 17, 18, 21, or 23 of this subchapter B, a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177) does not have to be filed for importation of the following:
(1) Fish taken for recreational purposes in Canada or Mexico;
(2) Game mammals or birds from Canada or Mexico for which a Declaration for Free Entry of Game Mammals or Birds Killed by United States Residents (Customs Form 3315) has been filed with the U.S. Customs Service;
(3) Wildlife products or manufactured articles which are not intended for sale and are worn as clothing or contained in accompanying personal baggage, except that a Form 3-177 must be filed for raw or dressed furs; for raw, salted, or crusted hides or skins; and for game or game trophies where the exception in paragraph (b)(2) of this section does not apply; and
(4) Wildlife products or manufactured articles which are not intended for sale and are a part of a shipment of the household effects of persons moving their residence to the United States, except that a declaration must be filed for raw or dressed furs; and for raw, salted, or crusted hides or skins.
(c) General declarations for certain specimens. Notwithstanding the provisions of SS 14.61, scientific specimens imported for scientific institutions for taxonomic or faunal survey purposes may be described in general terms on the Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3- 177), provided an amended Form 3-177 specifically describing the wildlife imported is submitted to the Service within 180 days after the filing of the general declarations. Extensions of this 180 day period may be granted by the Director.
[45 FR 56673, Aug. 25, 1980; 45 FR 64953, Oct. 1, 1980]
Except as otherwise provided by the regulations of this subpart, a completed Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177) signed by the exporter, or the exporter's agent, shall be filed with the Service prior to the export of any wildlife at the port of exportation as authorized in Subpart B of this part. All applicable information requested on the Form 3-177 shall be furnished, and the exporter or the exporter's agent shall certify that the information furnished is true and complete to the best of his/her knowledge and belief.
(a)Except for wildlife requiring a permit pursuant to Part 17 of this Subchapter B, a Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish and Wildlife (form 3-177) does not have to be filed for the exportation of shellfish and fishery products imported or exported for purposes of human or animal consumption or taken in waters under the jurisdiction of the United States or on the high seas for recreational purposes.
(b) Except for wildlife requiring a permit pursuant to Part 16, 17, 18, 21, or 23 of this Subchapter B, a Declaration for the Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177) does not have to be filed for the exportation of the following:
(1) Wildlife which is not intended for sale where the value of such wildlife is under $250; and
(2) Wildlife products or manufactured articles, including game trophies, which are not intended for sale and are worn as clothing or contained in accompanying personal baggage or are part of a shipment of the household effects of persons moving their residence from the United States.
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