US Fish and Wildlife Service Launches E-Permit Site
The Fish and Wildlife Service has officially launched an e-permit platform, which allows businesses seeking import or export permits required by CITES, the Lacey Act and other federal statues to apply for and track permit status using the internet. The platform also allows applicants use the pay.gov process to pay application fees by credit card or deposit account.
NAMM has consistently supported the development of an on-line permitting system to speed up processing times. Permit applicants can still use hard-copy applications with regular bank checks. Further information can be found at www.fws.gov/epermits.
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Music Industry-relevant links:
- Pre-Convention, Pre-Act, or Antique Musical Instruments Certificate (CITES, MMPA and/or ESA)
- Import / Export License for U.S. Entities
- Import / Export License for Foreign Entities
- Export/Re-Export of Plants and Plant Products under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)
- Export or Re-Export of Pre-Convention, Pre-Act, or Antiques Specimens (CITES, MMPA and/or ESA)
- Export of Wildlife Removed from the Wild (Live/Samples/ Parts/Products) under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES)