Anyone know the rules around bringing fish from Canada into the US

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Thinking about taking a ride up to Canada and then bringing some fish back into the USA. Anyone have any experience doing this? All legal species but I want to make sure I do not have any issues. So if you know the laws/rules please let me know... Thanks

Oddball Oddball C calgaryflames ICHIBAN TROPICAL FISH ICHIBAN TROPICAL FISH E Energy - or anyone else you may know who has experience.

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also does the person whose name the import license is in need to be present?
 
Don't have any information to add unfortunately. Only brought fish over from the US to Canada myself.

I'm more curious what your looking for, and where abouts your planning to shop. Keep in mind with the week Canadian dollar prices have been increasing on lots of aquarium products and fish.

Just did a Mississauga run today and was surprised at how much some of the stores have upped their prices. More so than the exchange rate itself accounts for.
 
What requirements apply if I am traveling with live wildlife?

If you travel with live wildlife, you must file a special declaration form (Fish & Wildlife Service Form 3-177) when you leave or return to the United States.

To facilitate your transport of live wildlife, the Service requires notification before your arrival at any U.S. port. Please contact the appropriate Port of Entry for more information.

Most of the live wildlife we regulate may require permits and veterinary certificates for valid transport. Please contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture for more information on veterinary certificate requirements. Exotic fish species are not typically included in requiring veterinarian certificates. Restricted, Prohibited, and Protected species require licensing, import / export permits, etc. (all in advance of transporting any species within these categories).
 
pharmaecopia said:
Don't have any information to add unfortunately. Only brought fish over from the US to Canada myself.

I'm more curious what your looking for, and where abouts your planning to shop. Keep in mind with the week Canadian dollar prices have been increasing on lots of aquarium products and fish.

Just did a Mississauga run today and was surprised at how much some of the stores have upped their prices. More so than the exchange rate itself accounts for.
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Thanks- stuff from below water
 
Oddball said:
What requirements apply if I am traveling with live wildlife?

If you travel with live wildlife, you must file a special declaration form (Fish & Wildlife Service Form 3-177) when you leave or return to the United States.

To facilitate your transport of live wildlife, the Service requires notification before your arrival at any U.S. port. Please contact the appropriate Port of Entry for more information.

Most of the live wildlife we regulate may require permits and veterinary certificates for valid transport. Please contact the U.S. Department of Agriculture for more information on veterinary certificate requirements. Exotic fish species are not typically included in requiring veterinarian certificates. Restricted, Prohibited, and Protected species require licensing, import / export permits, etc. (all in advance of transporting any species within these categories).
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Thanks Phil- so I do not need a import license?
 
Usually not for species allowed in both countries. Restricted and endangered (CITES) species require numerous permits.
*Be aware that the transported species must be allowed in the state in which you are re-entering the US. Not just your home state.
 
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