What are the requirements for obtaining an importers license?
Anyone can apply. You will be asked general questions: Where do you plan to keep/warehouse the imported goods? Who will be the person responsible? Where will the records be kept and who will be responsible for them? I am assuming that my name is now flagged by someone (FBI, IRS, ?). I have nothing to hide, and I really want those rare species. So if I’m now being watched, so be it. The cost of the license is $50. It is good for one year (from the date of issue). The same application form is used for requesting either an importers license or for requesting permission to use a designated port. The only difference is that a couple of boxes at the top must be checked differently to specify what request the applicant is making. A different copy of the form must be used for each request. What about inspections? Any shipment is subject to the possibility of an inspectioin by a law enforcement officer from U.S. Fish & Wildlife.However, usually not every shipment will be inspected. The threat o
