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I know this was mentioned in a different topic, but my problem is how to LEGALLY bring shrimp from Europe to the USA. I'm moving to the States and want to take some (OK, let's say A LOT ) shrimp with me. I can arrange for a vet's certificate. Has anyone did this before? Smuggling is not for me, I'm a coward

for dog's and cats an importation certificate is required for the state you will be travelling too

if the local state laws classify shrimp as pets you maybe able to just get a certified letter from the vet

more likely to wpould need to have some form of importation licence though

best idea would be to check with the state you are travelling to and their relevant quarantine/government animal departments

andrew

I smuggled a Turtle once from POLAND too. I put it in the camera case and wore it around my neck.

You can always send them to yourself though the post office via Express Mail if you are a coward smuggling them.

You need an import license from US fish and wildlife. It has a one time fee associated with it.

Snowball wrote:I smuggled a Turtle once from POLAND too. I put it in the camera case and wore it around my neck.

You can always send them to yourself though the post office via Express Mail if you are a coward smuggling them.

I hope I am reading it wrong, but I am sure you do not want to publicly advocate animal smuggling, right? Let's keep such "tips" off the forum.

Thanks all for the valuable info, I'll start arranging things, maybe it won't be so difficult

You need to complete a form in US Fish and Wildlife dept when you come in (after immigration and before US custom).

If you bring in small quantity, you can claim them as personal collection/hobby. Use O'hare (Chicago) airport as an example (not sure about other airports but I think the process should be the same or similar), after passing the immigration and get the luggages, ask for US Fish and Wildlife dept. You need to fill out a form of the live items you want to bring in (common name, scientific name, quantity, and values). The officer will examine the live animal to make sure they are what you have claimed and stamp the form. Then you take the form to US custom.

(I asked an officer in O'hare airport last year and she told me, quantity above 8 of one type may be considered as "commercial").

If the officer suspects that the animals are for trading/commercial purpose, you will be asked to apply for an import/export license -- $50 from last year's rate.

If you plan to bring in protected animals, you need to apply for a permit. I do not know if you can apply for a permit on site (i.e. at arrival). For protected animals, I belive you need an import/export license regardless it is for yourself or for trade (maybe I am wrong).

For the BANned animals, they are simply BANned (such as asian arrowana).

Thanks tapmxt1

BTW - I found this site:
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacat ... ndWildlife

Maybe someone else might be interested. Looks like I'll have to contact the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service before I leave Poland.

Guess I won't bring any shrimp with me to the US for technical reasons - the guy that was to set-up a few tanks for them won't be able to do it, he is going on vacation. I'm mad

Mustafa, looks like you'll have a large order soon

Where are you moving to? Maybe someone here can help.

I'll be in Chicago. I've been to Chicago last December and visited a few pet stores specializing in aquaristics. Except for some Amano shrimp and Atyopsis moluccensis - nothing

Anyway, I always look at the bright side of life Not being able to take some shrimp with me is not a tragedy, although I am a little mad/sad. I'm positive I'll figure some way to set-up a few tanks in a couple of months and get some shrimp. Maybe I need a break

Besides, I only planned to take some Red Claws, Snowballs and Cambarellus patzcuarensis (miniature crays). I know Mustafa has Snowballs for sale, I'll just have to figure out how to get new Red Claws and the crays.

Hi Jackie

Sorry to hear about your technical problems.
Not many of the LFS carries Inverts around the Chicago Area.

As for the Cambarellus patzuarensis.
After you get settled in to your new location. PM me .I live on the other side of the BIG LAKE.


Have Fun Moving
John

Newjohn wrote:As for the Cambarellus patzuarensis.
After you get settled in to your new location. PM me and I can see about setting you up with a pair.

You are an ANGEL
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I'll get in touch as soon as I'll settle in the US.

People are good

I know I started this thread going in this direction, but swapping & selling are against the rules, even gifts. The best thing to do is say something like "I live in Chicago- PM me".

Point taken

I should have said that in a different way.