Bringing Fish Over the Border FROM the US
 

Im wondering if anyone here has any experience doing this? i really want a tailspot blenny and they are really hard to find around here. i can get one in the US and have it shipped to an address in washington state.

what would i need for proof and permits?

is it even doable?

border crossing.
 

Smuggle him across the border in a travel mug! :lol:

Chin recently wrote this is a recent thread of his:

"bringing fish back was no problem at all. NO SPECIAL PERMITS is required for tropical fish and animals that is not listed on CITES. The importation of tropical fish and animals is regulated by Department of Fisheries and Oceans. http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/aqu...namental_e.htm"

The exporter(seller) of the livestock must provide the proper documentation not the buyer if CITES is required. You can check to see if your fish is on the CITES list though.

My wife brought back some dragon face pipefish and she had no problem at all. As long as your not reselling them for a profit....all is OK

NICE!

tailspot blenny here i come!

About a year and a half ago I phoned border services and they said just bring them across and dont tell anyone. :)

So I don't think it will be a problem


Matthew

How about bringing live rock? Would that be a problem?

Ahhh...that would be my area of experience. I made three LARGE runs across the border with so much rock that I couldn't see out the back window of the car each time.

Make sure you have a bill of sale. They just want their taxes.

When asked what you have, say "aquarium rock". I do not recommend the word "Live"...I think that translates into "I want a body cavity search".

For importation purposes, they will want to know what kind of rock it is. I went with "limestone". My import documents say "Limestone - crude or roughly trimmed...classification 2515.20.10.10. My rock was a product of the US, so it was duty free.

That was my experience.

I think the concern is that you don't KNOW what is on the rock and someone COULD make a case that there COULD be CITES species on the rock. This is where you might end up if you start attempting to explain why your rock is "live".

No problem at all. Unless it is on a CITES list. I checked with CITIES and dept of fisheries and so long as you are not importing them for business you are fine. Just pay the tax if they require. If its under $100 they will probably just wave you through. I agree with untamed if you are bringing rock. Dont say "live" unless you like explaining over and over again what it is for. Good luck