Moore Bettah Ukuleles
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I gleaned this from one of the facebook luthier groups I belong to and figured I'd repost it here for those interested. This is the OP's first experience with shipping an instrument overseas while following all the necessary regulations. He figures it cost about $363 for the process and took about 10 hours of his time. Not something i'd want to spend my time on but it might be of interest for those of you with stronger stomachs than mine.
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1. Apply for CITES permit for the BRW or whatever.
https://www.fws.gov/forms/3-200-23.pdf
Cost: $100
2: Apply for the USDA Protected Plant Permit with form 621. You can print it out and send it in but the USDA has a handy dandy ePermit system. Go to www.aphis.usda.gov to sign up for level 2 access to applications. You can pay your $70 fee online also.
Cost: $70
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/library/forms/pdf/ppqform621.pdf
I got my permit by email within an hour of submitting the application.
3. You’ll need your import/export license to export the pearl products. This has to be sent in by mail, along with the fee. This one came pretty quickly by email.
Cost: $100
https://www.fws.gov/le/pdf/3-200-3a.pdf
4: Print and fill out the U.S. Customs form 3461.
https://www.cbp.gov/…/OLD CBP Form 3461 for ACS.p…
5. Create a shipping label with FedEx or DHL. Others maybe able to handle the requirements but USPS cannot.
6. Go to the FWS eDecs Page and create an account. Fill out form 3-177, which is right on there. Follow the instructions and you will end up scanning and uploading the following:
-form 3-177
-check for $93
-CITES permit
-customs form 3461
-commercial invoice
-export license for the pearl
-the shipping label/waybill. They need the tracking # from that.
Cost: $93
https://edecs.fws.gov/
7. Get your CITES permit signed. Find the CITES approved port near you and send them:
-original CITES permit plus 2 copies
-your PPP (protected plant permit)
-commercial invoice
-copy of the waybill
My CITES port is at JFK:
USDA-APHIS-PPQ plant inspection station
230-59 int’l airport centers BLVD
Jamaica, NY 11413
ATTN: CITES inspection
Here’s a list of ports:
https://www.fws.gov/le/inspection-offices.html
And a list of USDA inspectors:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/…/State-Plant-Health-Directors-D…
www.fws.gov
WWW.FWS.GOV
__________________________________________________________
1. Apply for CITES permit for the BRW or whatever.
https://www.fws.gov/forms/3-200-23.pdf
Cost: $100
2: Apply for the USDA Protected Plant Permit with form 621. You can print it out and send it in but the USDA has a handy dandy ePermit system. Go to www.aphis.usda.gov to sign up for level 2 access to applications. You can pay your $70 fee online also.
Cost: $70
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/library/forms/pdf/ppqform621.pdf
I got my permit by email within an hour of submitting the application.
3. You’ll need your import/export license to export the pearl products. This has to be sent in by mail, along with the fee. This one came pretty quickly by email.
Cost: $100
https://www.fws.gov/le/pdf/3-200-3a.pdf
4: Print and fill out the U.S. Customs form 3461.
https://www.cbp.gov/…/OLD CBP Form 3461 for ACS.p…
5. Create a shipping label with FedEx or DHL. Others maybe able to handle the requirements but USPS cannot.
6. Go to the FWS eDecs Page and create an account. Fill out form 3-177, which is right on there. Follow the instructions and you will end up scanning and uploading the following:
-form 3-177
-check for $93
-CITES permit
-customs form 3461
-commercial invoice
-export license for the pearl
-the shipping label/waybill. They need the tracking # from that.
Cost: $93
https://edecs.fws.gov/
7. Get your CITES permit signed. Find the CITES approved port near you and send them:
-original CITES permit plus 2 copies
-your PPP (protected plant permit)
-commercial invoice
-copy of the waybill
My CITES port is at JFK:
USDA-APHIS-PPQ plant inspection station
230-59 int’l airport centers BLVD
Jamaica, NY 11413
ATTN: CITES inspection
Here’s a list of ports:
https://www.fws.gov/le/inspection-offices.html
And a list of USDA inspectors:
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/…/State-Plant-Health-Directors-D…
www.fws.gov
WWW.FWS.GOV