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FWS Form 3-200-37e (Rev. 02/2023)
U.S. Department of the Interior

Import/Export/Re-export of Biological Specimens for Scientific Research From Wildlife Listed on
Appendix I of CITES and/or ESA
☐New ☐Reissue/Renew ☐Amendment
APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS
The following instructions pertain to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) permit applications. The General Permit Procedures in 50
CFR 13 address the permitting process. For simplicity, all licenses, permits, registrations, and certificates are referred to as a permit.
If you are an individual, who would be named on the face of the permit, you need to complete the Individual Applicant section of this
application.
If you are an individual seeking permits issued to yourself for activities not associated with your business or institution, you need to
complete the Individual Applicant section as an individual permittee.
If you are an individual associated with a business or institution, and the business or institution’s name would appear on the face of the
permit, you need to complete the Business Applicant section of this application.
If you are a business applying on behalf of an individual, you need to complete the Business Applicant section of this application and
include a limited power of attorney from the person for whom you represent.
A person/entity is qualified to obtain a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permit or license when they are "subject to the jurisdiction of the
United States", per 16 USC 1532(13). A foreign person/entity with no permanent physical presence in the United States only qualifies
for an import/export license when they physically enter or exit the U.S. with the wildlife items. The foreign entity is required to designate
a U.S. agent for purposes of record keeping.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
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An incomplete application may cause delays in processing or may be returned to the applicant. Be sure you are filling in the
appropriate application form for the proposed activity. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required fields.

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Print clearly or type in the information. Illegible applications may cause delays.

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Sign the application. Faxes or copies of the original signature will not be accepted.

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If you choose to mail your submission, mail the original application to the address listed below or, if applicable, on the attached
address list. We encourage electronic filing in the ePermits system.

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Keep a copy of your completed application.

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Please plan ahead. Unless otherwise indicated, allow at least 60 days for your application to be processed, however, some
applications may take longer than 90 days to process (50 CFR 13.11). Longer processing times will be noted on those applications.

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Applications are processed in the order they are received.

Individual or Business Applicants:
Individual Applicant. Complete if applying as an individual [do not complete this application if applying for Import/Export License (3200-3) or a Designated Port Exception Permit (3-200-2)]:
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Enter the information requested. Required fields must be completed. This is used to create your profile and consumer information
in the ePermits system. If you do not have an email address, enter not applicable.

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Doing business as (dba) / Affiliation: The Division of Management Authority (DMA) and the Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) do
not accept doing business as affiliations for individuals seeking permits on behalf of themselves. “Doing business as” affiliations
apply to individuals seeking permits for a business, agency, Tribe, organizational, or institutional affiliation directly related to the
activity requested in the application. For example, a taxidermist is an individual whose business can directly relate to the requested
activity of exporting taxidermy (dba relevant permit); however, said taxidermist should not apply as a business for permits to nonbusiness related travel with their pet exotic parrot (dba is not relevant to the permit; complete the Business Applicant section).

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Business Applicant. Complete if applying as a business, corporation, public agency, Tribe, or institution:
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Enter the information requested. Required fields must be completed. This is used to create your contact and account information in
the ePermits system. If you do not have an email address, enter not applicable.

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If you are applying on behalf of a client, a document evidencing power of attorney must be included with the application.

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Principal Officer is the person in charge of the listed business, corporation, public agency, Tribe, or institution. The principal
officer is the person responsible for the application and any permitted activities. Often the principal officer is a Director or President.

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The Contact is the person at the business, corporation, public agency, or institution who will be available to answer questions
about the application or permitted activities. Often this is the preparer of the application. Each person that is associated with the
business that would need to access the business account needs to create their own contact in the ePermits system.

Application processing fee:
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An application processing fee is required at the time of application, unless exempted under 50 CFR 13. The application processing
fee is assessed to partially cover the cost of processing a request. The fee does not guarantee the issuance of a permit, nor
will fees be refunded for applications for which processing has begun. Checks or money orders must be for the exact
amount for each application submitted. If you are making more than one request, you must submit a separate payment
for each request, otherwise your application will be returned.

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Documentation of fee exempt status is not required for applications submitted by Federal, Tribal, State, or local
government agencies; but must be supplied by those applicants acting on behalf of such agencies. Such applications
must include a letter on agency letterhead and signed by the head of the unit of government for which the applicant is acting on
behalf, confirming that the applicant will be carrying out the permitted activity for the agency.

CERTIFICATION:
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The individual identified in the Individual Applicant Section, the principal officer named in the Business Applicant Section, or person
with a valid power of attorney (documentation must be included in the application) must sign and date the application. This
signature legally binds the applicant to the statement of certification. You are certifying that you have read and understand the
regulations that apply to the permit. You are also certifying that all information included in the application is true to the best of your
knowledge. Be sure to read the statement and re-read the application and your answers before signing.

ALL APPLICANTS COMPLETE THE QUESTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR APPLICATION
Please continue to next page. DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE WITH THE APPLICATION
Mail applications to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Division of Management Authority; Branch of Permits, MS:IA; 5275 Leesburg
Pike; Falls Church, Virginia 22041-3803 or as directed by specific applications.
If you would like expedited mailing, please enclose a self-addressed, pre-paid, computer-generated, courier service airway bill. If
unspecified, all documents will be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service.
Please refer to the fee schedule for the appropriate fees for the activity you are requesting.

If you are making more than one request, you must submit a separate payment
for each request, otherwise your application will be returned.

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INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS
*First Name

Middle Name

*Last Name

*Email Address

Telephone Number

*Street Address

*City

*State/Province

*Zip or Postal Code

*Country

If you wish to have your permit mailed to a different address, complete the following:
*Street Address

*State/Province

*City

*Zip or Postal Code

*Country

If you would like expedited mailing, please enclose a self-addressed, pre-paid, computer-generated, courier service
airway bill. If unspecified, all documents will be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service.

Have you or your client (if a broker applying on behalf of your client), been assessed a
civil penalty or convicted of any criminal provision of any statute or regulation relating to
the activity for which the application is filed; been convicted, or entered a plea of guilty or
nolo contendere, for a felony violation of the Lacey Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, or
the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; forfeited collateral; OR are currently under
charges for any violation of the laws mentioned above?
☐ No ☐ Yes
If you answered “Yes”, provide: a) the individual’s name; b) date of charge; c) charge(s);
d) location of incident; e) court and f) action taken for each violation. Please be aware that
a “Yes” response does not automatically disqualify you from getting a permit.

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Certification Statement
Certification: I hereby certify that I have read and am familiar with the regulations
contained in Title 50, Part 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations and the other applicable
parts in subchapter B of Chapter I of Title 50, and I certify that the information submitted in
this application for a permit is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and
belief. I understand that any false statement herein may subject me to the criminal
penalties of 18 U.S.C. 1001.

Signature and date

Include a check or money order, payable to the U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, as
a nonrefundable processing fee [50 CFR 13.11(d)(4)] (see instructions above).
Federal, Tribal, State, and local government agencies, and those acting on behalf of such
agencies, are exempt from the processing fee – attach documentation of fee exempt
status as outlined in instructions. (50 CFR 13.11(d))
*Required fields. Applications without this information are subject to delays or returns.

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BUSINESS APPLICANTS
*Business Name

doing business as (dba)

*Indicate your business type:
__ Business or other for profit
__ Farm

__ Small business

__ Government (Federal/State/Local/Tribal)

__ Not-for-profit institution

Name that will appear on the permit if you are applying on behalf of an individual/business

*Primary Contact Name

*Primary Contact Email Address

*Business Email Address

*Preferred Contact Method (e.g. phone, email)

*Principal Officer Name

*Principal Officer Title

*Principal Officer Email

Tax ID Number

*Business Phone

Alternate Phone

*Street Address

*State/Province

*City

*Zip or Postal Code

*Country

If you wish to have your permit mailed to a different address, complete the following:
*Street Address

*State/Province

*City

*Zip or Postal Code

*Country

If you would like expedited mailing, please enclose a self-addressed, pre-paid, computer-generated, courier service
airway bill. If unspecified, all documents will be mailed via the U.S. Postal Service.

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Have you or your client (if a broker applying on behalf of your client), been assessed a
civil penalty or convicted of any criminal provision of any statute or regulation relating to
the activity for which the application is filed; been convicted, or entered a plea of guilty or
nolo contendere, for a felony violation of the Lacey Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, or
the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act; forfeited collateral; OR are currently under
charges for any violation of the laws mentioned above?
☐ No ☐ Yes
If you answered “Yes”, provide: a) the individual’s name; b) date of charge; c) charge(s);
d) location of incident; e) court and f) action taken for each violation. Please be aware that
a “Yes” response does not automatically disqualify you from getting a permit.

Certification Statement
Certification: I hereby certify that I have read and am familiar with the regulations
contained in Title 50, Part 13 of the Code of Federal Regulations and the other applicable
parts in subchapter B of Chapter I of Title 50, and I certify that the information submitted in
this application for a permit is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and
belief. I understand that any false statement herein may subject me to the criminal
penalties of 18 U.S.C. 1001.

Signature and date

Include a check or money order, payable to the U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, as
a nonrefundable processing fee [50 CFR 13.11(d)(4)] (see instructions above).
Federal, Tribal, State, and local government agencies, and those acting on behalf of such
agencies, are exempt from the processing fee – attach documentation of fee exempt
status as outlined in instructions. (50 CFR 13.11(d))
*Required fields. Applications without this information are subject to delays or returns.

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IMPORT/EXPORT/RE-EXPORT OF BIOLOGICAL SPECIMENS FOR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FROM WILDLIFE LISTED
ON APPENDIX I OF CITES AND/OR ESA
This application covers activities involving CITES Appendix I and ESA-listed wildlife specimens used for scientific research,
including any readily recognizable parts, products, or derivatives unless otherwise noted in the Appendices. For activities
involving CITES Appendix II wildlife, please use 3-200-29.
Review this application carefully and provide complete answers to all questions. If you are applying for multiple species, be
sure to indicate which species you are addressing in each response. If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet with
your responses numbered according to the questions.
Please allow at least 90 days for the application to be processed.
CITES
To determine whether an animal species is protected under
CITES, when the species was listed, or whether exemptions
apply to your requested activity, see the list of CITES species

ESA
To determine whether an animal species is protected
under the ESA, please review the list of ESA-listed
species in the Code of Federal Regulations.
Please be aware that any permit request involving an
ESA endangered species must be published in the
Federal Register for a required 30-day public comment
period.

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If applying as an individual or institution please note that you will have to pay the appropriate permit fee.

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If applying as an institution that is (or is acting) on behalf of a Federal, Tribal, State, and/or local government agency, no
permit fee is required. Provide fee exempt documentation with your application materials.
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The individual signing the permit must have legal authority to do so if applying on behalf of the institution.

If you have any questions regarding an action you are requesting authorization for please contact the Division of Management
Authority at managementauthority@fws.gov.
Please note: for renewal or amendment of a multi-use permit being requested within the 5 year Federal Register public notice
period, use application 3-200-52
This form should NOT be used for:
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Captive Bred Wildlife Registration (use application 3-200-41)

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ESA Plants (use application 3-200-36)

Proposed Activity

☐ Import

☐ Export

☐ Re-export (e.g., export of a specimen that was previously imported into the United States)
1. The current location of the samples (if different from the physical address provided):
Name:
Address: City:
State/Province:
Postal Code:
Country:

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2. Recipient/Sender:
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If export or re-export, provide name and physical address of the recipient in the foreign country.

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If import, provide name and physical address of the sender in the foreign country.

Name:
Address:
City:
State/Province:
Postal Code:
Country:
3. Information on the type of biological samples involved in the import/export/re-export, provide for each species (you
may use the table located below):
a. Scientific name (genus, species, and, if applicable, subspecies);
b. Common name;
c.

Number and type of sample(s) (e.g. 10 blood samples, ear clips, etc.);

d. Source (wild or captive-born);
e. Approximate date of collection (MM/YYYY);
f.

Description of packaging (vials, slides, envelopes, etc.);

g. Total # of all samples in shipment.
a. Scientific name
b. Common
(genus, species, and, if Name
applicable, subspecies)

c. Number & type of
sample/part

d. Wild or
e. Approximate f. Description of packaging
Captive born date of collection (vials, slides, envelopes,
(mm/yyyy)
etc.)

EXAMPLE:

10 blood samples; 4
hair samples

W

Pan troglodytes

Chimpanzee

08/2015

Vial Envelope

g. TOTAL # of all
samples in the
shipment:

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Source of Specimen
4. For each biological sample taken from a captive-born/captive hatched animal(s), provide a signed and dated
statement from the breeder or appropriate documentation (e.g., Species 360 report) that includes the following:
a. Scientific name (genus, species, and if applicable, subspecies);
b. Common name;
c.

Name and address of the facility where the animal was bred and born;

d. Birth/hatch date (mm/dd/yyyy);
e. Identification information (studbook #, microchip, leg band, etc.);
f.

Name and address of facility where the parental stock is located;

g. A statement from the breeder that the animal was bred and born at the breeder’s facility (including the facility’s
name and address); and
h. If not the breeder, documentation demonstrating the history of transactions (e.g., chain of custody or ownership of
the sample(s), if applicable).
5. For each biological sample taken from an animal in the wild, provide:
a. Scientific name (genus, species, and if applicable, subspecies);
b.

Common name,;

c.

Specific location (e.g., county, state, province, country) where the samples were taken from the wild;

d. The name of the individual(s) who collected the animal/samples and their authorization to do so including: (but not
limited to) copies of foreign and domestic (Federal, State, and/or Tribal) government collecting permits, licenses,
contracts, and/or agreements;
e. Method of collection: sampling protocol, approximate length of time held in captivity, any injury and/or mortality
experienced during collection, transport, or holding;
f.

Information related to any remuneration, either financial or in-kind, provided for acquiring the sample(s); and

g. Efforts to use captive specimens (e.g., captive-born, captive-held) in lieu of taking samples from wild animals.
6. For each biological sample being re-exported (e.g., exporting a specimen that was previously imported into the
United States), provide:
a.

All copies of the CITES export or re-export document issued by the appropriate CITES office in the country from
which the wildlife was imported (this document is stamped cancelled by FWS Office of Law Enforcement upon
import inspection); and

b. A copy of your Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife (Form 3-177), cleared by FWS Office
of Law Enforcement.
c.

A copy of the ESA permit that authorized the original import.

d. If you did not make the original import, please provide documentation outlining chain-of-ownership since import,
including:
i. A copy of the importer's CITES, ESA, and declaration documents (a, b, & c above); and
ii. Subsequent invoices (or other documentation) showing the history of transactions leading to your ownership
of the sample(s) after import (provenance).

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Description and Justification For Requested Activity
7. Describe the purpose of the scientific research and include:
a. A copy of the research proposal (outlining the purpose, objectives, methods);
b. How long the research has been (or will be) conducted;
c.

Detailed information on sampling methods including:
i. Who will be taking the samples;
ii. Equipment and methods used; and
iii. Measures taken to prevent injuries and mortalities during collection;

d. A copy of the study’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) form (if applicable);
e. Peer-reviewed scientific papers published from this research (if applicable); and
f.

An explanation of whether similar research has already been conducted or is currently being conducted.

8. Please provide a detailed description on how the proposed activities will enhance or benefit the wild population within
its native range (e.g., direct or indirect conservation efforts) and provide documentation (e.g., signed memorandums
of understanding) demonstrating your commitment to supporting the program and how the program contributes
directly to the species identified in your application.
Technical Expertise & Authorizations
9. CV or resume outlining the technical experience of the researchers and field technicians collecting the samples, as it
relates to the proposed activities, including experience with other similar species.
Shipment Information
10. Please indicate if this is a one-time shipment or if you anticipate needing to import/export/re-export samples multiple
times within one year or over multiple years.
11. How will the samples be imported or exported (e.g., personally carried or shipped)?
12. If personally carried, please specify the individual(s) who will be transporting the samples.

CITES Appendix I & Marine Mammal Species
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For export of a CITES Appendix I-listed species, provide a copy of the CITES import permit, or evidence one will be
issued by the Management Authority of the country to which you plan to export the specimen(s). In accordance with
Article III of the CITES treaty, it is required that import permits are issued before the corresponding export permit.

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For import of CITES Appendix-I listed species, provide information to show the import is not for primarily commercial
purposes as outlined in Resolution Conf. 5.10 (Rev CoP15).

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For import of CITES Appendix-I marine mammal samples, please provide a copy of your FWS or NMFS Marine
Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) permit or authorization.

All international shipment(s) must be through a designated port. A list of designated ports (where a wildlife inspector
is posted) is available. If you wish to use a port not listed, please contact the Office of Law Enforcement for a Designated
Port Exemption Permit (Form 3-200-2).

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NOTICES
PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
Authority: The information requested is authorized by the following: the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16 U.S.C.
668), 50 CFR 22; the Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531-1544), 50 CFR 17; the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C.
703-712), 50 CFR 21; the Marine Mammal Protection Act (16 U.S.C. 1361, et seq.), 50 CFR 18; the Wild Bird Conservation
Act (16 U.S.C. 4901-4916), 50 CFR 15; the Lacey Act: Injurious Wildlife (18 U.S.C. 42), 50 CFR 16; Convention on
International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (TIAS 8249), 50 CFR 23; General Provisions, 50
CFR 10; General Permit Procedures, 50 CFR 13; and Wildlife Provisions (Import/export/transport), 50 CFR 14.
Purpose: The collection of contact information is to verify the individual has an eligible permit to conduct activities which
affect protected species. This helps FWS monitor and report on protected species and assess the impact of permitted
activities on the conservation and management of species and their habitats.
Routine Uses: The collected information may be used to verify an applicant’s eligibility for a permit to conduct activities
with protected wildlife; to provide the public and the permittees with permit related information; to monitor activities under
a permit; to analyze data and produce reports to monitor the use of protected wildlife; to assess the impact of permitted
activities on the conservation and management of protected species and their habitats; and to evaluate the effectiveness
of the permit programs. More information about routine uses can be found in the System of Records Notice, Permits
System, FWS-21.
Disclosure: The information requested in this form is voluntary. However, submission of requested information is required
to process applications for permits authorized under the listed authorities. Failure to provide the requested information may
be sufficient cause for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to deny the request.
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT
We are collecting this information subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501) in order provide the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service the information necessary, under the applicable laws governing the requested activity, for which a
permit is requested. Information requested in this form is purely voluntary. However, submission of requested information
is required in order to process applications for permits authorized under the applicable laws. Failure to provide all
requested information may be sufficient cause for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to deny the request. According to the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a
collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. OMB has approved this collection of
information and assigned Control No. 1018-0093.
ESTIMATED BURDEN STATEMENT
We estimate public reporting for this collection of information to average as follows:
Original submission - paper-based: 2 hours
Original submission - electronic: 1.75 hours
Amended submission - paper-based: 1.75 hours
Amended submission - electronic: 1.5 hours
These burden estimates include time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data and completing and
reviewing the form. Direct comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of the form to the Service
Information Clearance Officer, Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: PRB
(JAO/3W), Falls Church, VA 22041-3803, or via email at Info_Coll@fws.gov. Please do not send your completed form to this
address.
Questions regarding permits from Management Authority should be sent to managementauthority@fws.gov.

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