BFT Re-Export Certificate

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*Effective May 1, 2016, for re-export of Atlantic bluefin tuna documented in the eBCD system, re-export certificates must be
completed electronically in the eBCD system at https://etuna.iccat.int, unless otherwise noticed by NMFS consistent with ICCAT
Recommendation 15-10 paragraph 6.

U.S. RE-EXPORT CERTIFICATE for BLUEFIN TUNA
FORM INSTRUCTIONS

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These instructions are for re-export of product previously imported to the United States.
Document Number: Block for coded document number. The document number will be filled in by the National
Marine Fisheries Service at the time of government validation (see number 6, below).
(1) Re-exporting Country
Fill in the name of the Country (USA) that is re-exporting the bluefin tuna in the shipment.

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(2) Point of Re-Export
Identify the City and State from which the bluefin tuna will be re-exported.

(3) Description of Imported Bluefin Tuna
Provide the following information, using one row per product type for Atlantic bluefin tuna and one row per BCD for
Pacific bluefin tuna. (Product type is not required for Pacific bluefin tuna). (a) Product type: Identify the type of
product imported as either FRESH or FROZEN and in ROUND, GILLED AND GUTTED, DRESSED, FILLET or
OTHER form. For OTHER, describe the type of products in the shipment. (b) Net weight: Net weight (kg) per product
for Atlantic bluefin tuna and per BCD for Pacific bluefin tuna. (c) Flag CPC of imported product: enter the country of
the vessel that landed the product; (d) Date of import to United States; (e) Bluefin tuna catch document (BCD)
number(s) of imported product.

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(4) Description of Re-Exported Bluefin Tuna
Provide the following information, with one row per product type for Atlantic bluefin tuna and one row per BCD for
Pacific bluefin tuna. (Product type is not required for Pacific bluefin tuna). (a) Product type: Identify the type of
product being shipped as either FRESH or FROZEN, and in ROUND, GILLED AND GUTTED, DRESSED FILLET,
or OTHER form. For OTHER, describe the type of products in the shipment. (b) Net weight: Net weight (kg) per
product for Atlantic bluefin tuna and per BCD for Pacific bluefin tuna. (c) Corresponding BCD numbers of re-exported
product. (d) State of destination - the country which will receive the re-export.
(5) Re-Export Certification
The person or company re-exporting the bluefin tuna shipment must provide his/her name, address, signature, the date
the shipment was re-exported, and the re-exporter’s International Trade Permit number.

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(6) Government Validation
FAX the completed form to the NMFS-authorized validation official at: 866/252-3751. Be sure to specify return fax
and phone numbers. If your validated, numbered form with the total shipment weight entered in Box 6 has not been
returned within 2 hours, call the validation official at 843/724-6425.

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(7) Import Section
Leave blank – Box 7 will be completed by the final importer.

REPORTING INSTRUCTIONS

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(1) The original re-export certificate should accompany the shipment. Remember to attach the corresponding BCDs.
(2) Send a copy of the completed re-export certificate and corresponding BCDs to: NMFS Northeast Regional Office,
One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930; FAX 978-281-9340, or BFTReporting@noaa.gov.
(3) If the re-exported bluefin tuna are NOT tagged, then the U.S. re-exporter must also send copies of this re-export
certificate to the ICCAT Secretariat and government authority of the importing nation. These addresses are available
online at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/ITP/index.htm.
OMB # 0648-0040 EXP 11/30/2021

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/webdam/download/63593866

*Effective May 1, 2016, for re-export of Atlantic bluefin tuna documented in the eBCD system, re-export certificates must be
completed electronically in the eBCD system at https://etuna.iccat.int, unless otherwise noticed by NMFS consistent with ICCAT
Recommendation 15-10 paragraph 6.

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PL 104-13) and the Privacy Act of 1974 (PL
93-579), you are advised that disclosure of the information requested in the bluefin tuna re-export certificate is
mandatory for the purpose of managing the Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery. The data is used to monitor landings
and trade of Atlantic bluefin tuna. Reporting burden for the collection of information is estimated to average 5
minutes per completed form, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering
and maintaining data needed, and completing and reviewing the information. Pursuant to Section 402(b) of the
Magnuson-Stevens Act, and consistent with NOAA Administrative Order 216-100 (Confidentiality of Fisheries
Statistics), the Agency does not release confidential information submitted in compliance with provisions of the
Act, other than in aggregate form and under circumstances required or authorized by law. Whenever data are
requested or released to the general public, the Agency ensures that information on the pecuniary business activity
of a dealer is not identified. Because you have been provided with a currently valid OMB control number
(0648-0040) for a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act you are
required to respond to, or be subject to penalty for failing to comply with, this collection of information. Send
comments regarding this burden estimate or suggestions for reducing this burden to: NMFS, Highly Migratory
Species Management Division, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930-2276.