• The interstate commerce permit application covers actions involving interstate commerce in non-native ESA-listed animals or foreign commerce in native and non-native ESA-listed animals.

The interstate commerce permit application covers actions involving interstate commerce in non-native Endangered Species Act (ESA)-listed animals or foreign commerce in native and non-native ESA-listed animals, whether live or dead, including any identifiable parts, goods, or byproducts.

To fill out this form, an individual will need the following:

• Source of specimen (captive-bred or wild).
• Signed and dated breeder’s declaration or other applicable records depending on the specimen source (e.g., Species360 report for captive bred specimens or collection permits for wild source specimens). Species360 is a non-profit organization that provides conservationists with evidence-centered findings.
• Records showing that the suggested action will improve the reproduction or survival of the species.
• Qualifications and resumes of the personnel in charge of the suggested action. If appropriate, data on the receiving institution’s current facilities.
• Applicable records to prove the legal purchase and transfer of the specimens.

Note that alongside gaining this permit for a suggested action, for any commercial activity an individual must get an import/export license from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Office of Law Enforcement.

Application processing cost

• $100