Bringing livestock to States

[flubberina13]

Hey...as above...can anyone tell me how to go about doing it?

Just wanna bring some darling fish over as they are so precious that I dun wanna sell...

[FuEl]

Just hand carry? I don't think they would make a big fuss over a few fish. People are keeping all sorts of things there. As long as you avoid bringing caulerpa over you should be fine.

[flubberina13]

Confirmed?

I dun wan them to throw my fish into the marine tank at the airport...

[Terryz_]

You migrating to States huh... Anyway they close one eye as long as not endangered species...

[FuEl]

Think it depends on which state in the U.S you will be bringing them to. Some states are more strict than others. Just like how some countries are more strict than others. But IMO U.S should be more flexible when it comes to livestock. Afterall, they are just aquarium fish are'nt they? Not sharks or electric rays right?

[flubberina13]

How about LA?

Thanks...Fuel.

Any more pointers from fellow reefers?

Or should I ask American Embassy direct? But I dislike their service...Made me stand at the big gate previously for quite some time before entry ...

Tee-la--pah attitude...

[FuEl]

These are the people you should check with. An email would do. No need to go all the way to the embassy.

http://www.fws.gov/

[flubberina13]

Thanks...pal.

getting a headstart otherwise when time comes, too many things to do...kalang kapor...

[ah^siao]

get a LFS to sent it to u la.. easier.. got proper doc to clear..

[flubberina13]

Erhhh...Jen W**...how would the prcedure be? Care to pm and advise?

[ryz]

do keep us updated on how everything goes... u emailed them yet? what was the reply?

[flubberina13]

why lei? you also trying? Then we go negotiate together, maybe better...

[flubberina13]

You migrating to States huh... Anyway they close one eye as long as not endangered species...

Hey...bro...no lah...just for a year at the most if I leave in Sept.

Told you taking a sabbath in the deserts, remember?

[DeepBlue]

can keep with fellow reefers...like the one with a 8 footer

Collect them after 1 yr lor

[Dispar_Anthias]

can keep with fellow reefers...like the one with a 8 footer

Collect them after 1 yr lor

By that time all the fishes 3 foot long liao

[flubberina13]

can keep with fellow reefers...like the one with a 8 footer

Collect them after 1 yr lor

Aiyoh...you dun flame me hor...wait he goes and spear my beloved darlings...

anyway, you wait. Will notify you when I am able to get the green papers...

[flubberina13]

By that time all the fishes 3 foot long liao

Yah...I think Mingie got 'kok' head liao...

[ryz]

my bro is in philly for one year... was trying also... but left already... thought maybe I bring somethings over for him when I visit.

[flubberina13]

Oh...I see...but when go States, they dun transit at Phillipines lah.

You have to check their policy.

I asking explicitly for States. So started this thread to see if fellow reefers who have experiences in this area to offer their advice.

Maybe you can start one too but destination should be to Phillipines?

[Dispar_Anthias]

Aiyah heck care and cheong over custom lah... think more, the more reluctance you are

[ryz]

Philly=Philladelphia sis.

probably transit at tokyo

[ryz]

any progress??

[flubberina13]

a kind brother has pmed me...will pm you when I get more details and also after I confirm leaving...