How do I file an electronic declaration for non-protected tropical fish, molluscs, butterflies and live invertebrates?
Answer 18: You may file your declaration using a general code for the scientific name if your invoices provide complete scientific names for shipments containing large quantities of non-protected tropical fish and live invertebrates, crustaceans, molluscs (shells), or butterflies. In block 16a where you would normally fill in the scientific name, click on the “?” to open the Species Search screen. Click on the appropriate button for each general grouping code needed to fill in your declaration. • Question 19: Does my computer have to be re-configured to access eDecs? Answer 19: Yes. The eDecs system has been optimized to work with the Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser (version 5.0 or higher). For eDecs to function correctly, you must change your Internet Explorer browser settings. First, click on Tools and select Internet Options. Make sure the General tab is selected and click on Settings. Select Every visit to the page and click OK to close the Settings window. Click OK to clos
