Import legality
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Jacks974
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Import legality
Does anyone know whether it is legal to import puffers. I live in Lansing Michigan and found a puffer for sale in Toronto Canada. I have tried looking online with no such luck. So does anybody know if it is legal to bring puffers across the border from Canada to the US?
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J-P
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Re: Import legality
it is ... but best if you have an import / export #
I know of a seller that purchased some exotic shrimp from Canada and they turned out well. IF you do, you'll have to go with FedEx or the likes so they can pre-clear customs for you.
I know of a seller that purchased some exotic shrimp from Canada and they turned out well. IF you do, you'll have to go with FedEx or the likes so they can pre-clear customs for you.
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Jacks974
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Re: Import legality
What if I wanted to drive to Canada and get the puffer and drove back?
I prefer to do this legally haha but up for all sorts of suggestions
I prefer to do this legally haha but up for all sorts of suggestions
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Re: Import legality
As long as you don't get caught...
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Re: Import legality
Call Border Services. Plain and simple. Get it done properly. I'm sure you can drive to pick it up, just have your paperwork ready to go.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html (Canada)
http://www.cbp.gov/ (USA)
I'd suggest you contact both sides.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/menu-eng.html (Canada)
http://www.cbp.gov/ (USA)
I'd suggest you contact both sides.
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Jacks974
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Re: Import legality
Thanks. I contacted the fish and wildlife agency but they sent me a link that didn't work. I'll try your stuff out.
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Re: Import legality
Pufferpunk wrote:As long as you don't get caught...
lol! id just put it in the car and hope no one sees it XD like when we brought my gerbil with us to california, we didnt know they are illegal here... she died not long after though cause she was old.
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