Code of Federal Regulations Title 50. Wildlife and Fisheries § 50.14.91 When do I need an import/export license?

(1) Wildlife in the form of products such as garments, bags, shoes, boots, jewelry, rugs, trophies, or curios for commercial purposes

Yes.

(2) Wildlife in the form of hides, furs, or skins for commercial purposes

Yes.

(3) Wildlife in the form of food for commercial purposes

Yes.

(4) As an animal dealer, animal broker, pet dealer, or pet or laboratory supplier

Yes.

(5) As an individual owner of a personally owned live wildlife pet for personal use

No.

(6) As a collector or hobbyist for personal use

No.

(7) As a collector or hobbyist for commercial purposes, including sale, trade or barter

Yes.

(8) As a laboratory researcher or biomedical supplier for commercial purposes

Yes.

(9) As a customs broker or freight forwarder engaged in business as a dispatcher, handler, consolidator, or transporter of wildlife or if I file documents with the Service on behalf of others

No.

(10) As a common carrier engaged in business as a transporter of wildlife

No.

(11) As a taxidermist, outfitter, or guide importing or exporting my own hunting trophies for commercial purposes

Yes.

(12) As a taxidermist, outfitter, or guide transporting or shipping hunting trophies for clients or customers

No.

(13) As a U.S. taxidermist receiving a U.S. client's personal hunting trophies after import clearance for processing

No.

(14) As a U.S. taxidermist importing wildlife from or exporting wildlife to foreign owners who are requesting my services

Yes.

(15) As a foreign owner of wildlife exporting my personal hunting trophies from the United States to my home

No.

(16) As a circus for exhibition or resale purposes

Yes.

(17) As a Federal, State, municipal, or tribal agency

No.

(18) As a public museum, or public scientific or educational institution for noncommercial research or educational purposes

No.