Ok So I sent some e-mails out today asking what a person would need to legally import from canada. This is what I got back from fish and game. It's very helpfull to anyone who is considering this. sorry if it's a repost or anything but I have never seen a thread like it.
Here's the e-mail I got back for fish and wildlife.
If you intend to import these tropical fish for commercial purposes, consistent with our definition of commercial, regulations contained in Title 50, of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 14.91, require that you must obtain an import/export license prior to engaging in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife or wildlife products. The license is valid for one year from the date of issuance and costs $100.00. In addition, as an import/export license holder, you must pay inspection fees for each wildlife shipment imported or exported under the license. For information on inspection fees and how to calculate the inspection fees that you will be required to pay, please visit our website at: http://www.fws.gov/le/AboutLE/InspectionFeeIncreasesLicenseFeeChanges.htm
Any wildlife shipment would be considered commercial if the shipment is being imported or exported " related to the offering for sale or resale, purchase, trade, barter, or the actual or intended transfer in the pursuit of gain or profit, of any item of wildlife and includes the use of any wildlife article as an exhibit for the purpose of soliciting sales."
You can view our complete definition of commercial at the following website: http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=2a9652dc6b37e04aa0e7360c424f07e5&rgn=div8&view=text&node=50:1.0.1.2.8.1.7.4&idno=50
You can find the application for an import/export license on our website at the following address: http://www.fws.gov/forms/3_200_3.pdf
If you are not importing these tropical fish for commercial purposes, consistent with our definition of commercial, you do not have to apply for an import/export license.
An import/export license only authorizes the importation or exportation of wildlife or wildlife products in general terms. Please be advised that this license is in addition to, and not in place of, any other licenses or permits required for protected species of wildlife.
Generally speaking, tropical fish are not protected species however, as you prepare to import these tropical fish into the United States, you must complete Form 3-177, Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife. You can find this form on our website at the following address:
http://www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/faqs.htm This form is not difficult to complete, although you must provide the scientific name for each species of tropical fish that you wish to import.
Please have this form completed and have it, a copy of your import/export license, if applicable, and these tropical fish available for inspection as you prepare to import them into the United States.
You must import your tropical fish at a designated port. You can find a list of designated ports and contact information for those ports on our website at the following address: http://www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/Designated_Ports.htm We require that you contact 48 hours in advance the port where you will be importing your tropical fish in order to coordinate their clearance into the United States.
I am also assuming this applies for most countries. But don't quote me on that.
Here's the e-mail I got back for fish and wildlife.
If you intend to import these tropical fish for commercial purposes, consistent with our definition of commercial, regulations contained in Title 50, of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 14.91, require that you must obtain an import/export license prior to engaging in business as an importer or exporter of wildlife or wildlife products. The license is valid for one year from the date of issuance and costs $100.00. In addition, as an import/export license holder, you must pay inspection fees for each wildlife shipment imported or exported under the license. For information on inspection fees and how to calculate the inspection fees that you will be required to pay, please visit our website at: http://www.fws.gov/le/AboutLE/InspectionFeeIncreasesLicenseFeeChanges.htm
Any wildlife shipment would be considered commercial if the shipment is being imported or exported " related to the offering for sale or resale, purchase, trade, barter, or the actual or intended transfer in the pursuit of gain or profit, of any item of wildlife and includes the use of any wildlife article as an exhibit for the purpose of soliciting sales."
You can view our complete definition of commercial at the following website: http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=2a9652dc6b37e04aa0e7360c424f07e5&rgn=div8&view=text&node=50:1.0.1.2.8.1.7.4&idno=50
You can find the application for an import/export license on our website at the following address: http://www.fws.gov/forms/3_200_3.pdf
If you are not importing these tropical fish for commercial purposes, consistent with our definition of commercial, you do not have to apply for an import/export license.
An import/export license only authorizes the importation or exportation of wildlife or wildlife products in general terms. Please be advised that this license is in addition to, and not in place of, any other licenses or permits required for protected species of wildlife.
Generally speaking, tropical fish are not protected species however, as you prepare to import these tropical fish into the United States, you must complete Form 3-177, Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife. You can find this form on our website at the following address:
http://www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/faqs.htm This form is not difficult to complete, although you must provide the scientific name for each species of tropical fish that you wish to import.
Please have this form completed and have it, a copy of your import/export license, if applicable, and these tropical fish available for inspection as you prepare to import them into the United States.
You must import your tropical fish at a designated port. You can find a list of designated ports and contact information for those ports on our website at the following address: http://www.fws.gov/le/ImpExp/Designated_Ports.htm We require that you contact 48 hours in advance the port where you will be importing your tropical fish in order to coordinate their clearance into the United States.
I am also assuming this applies for most countries. But don't quote me on that.
