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ELECTRONIC CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
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Title 50: Wildlife and Fisheries
PART 14—IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE
Subpart I—Import/Export Licenses and Inspection Fees
§ 14.94 What fees apply to me?
(a) Import/export license application fees. You must pay the application and amendment fees, as
defined in § 13.11(d)(4), for any required import/export license processed under § 14.93 and part 13 of
this subchapter.
(b) Designated port exception permit application fees. You must pay the application and
amendment fees, as defined in § 13.11(d)(4), for any required designated port exception permit
processed under subpart C of this part.
(c) Designated port base inspection fees. Except as provided in paragraph (k) of this section, an
import/export license holder must pay a base inspection fee, as defined in § 14.94(h)(1), for each
wildlife shipment imported or exported at a designated port or a port acting as a designated port. You
can find a list of designated ports in § 14.12 and the criteria that allow certain ports to act as designated
ports in §§ 14.16-14.19, § 14.22, and § 14.24 of this part.
(d) Staffed nondesignated port base inspection fees. You must pay a nondesignated port base
inspection fee, as defined in § 14.94(h)(2), for each wildlife shipment imported or exported at a staffed
nondesignated port, using a designated port exception permit issued under subpart C of this part. This
fee is in place of, not in addition to, the designated port base fee.
(e) Nonstaffed, nondesignated port base inspection fees. You must pay a nondesignated port base
inspection fee, as defined in § 14.94(h)(3), for each wildlife shipment imported or exported at a
nonstaffed, nondesignated port using a designated port exception permit issued under subpart C of this
part. You must also pay all travel, transportation, and per diem costs associated with inspection of the
shipment. These fees are in place of, not in addition to, the designated port base fee. The Service will
prorate charges for travel, transportation, and per diem costs if multiple importers or exporters require
inspection at the same time at the same location. All applicable base and premium fees apply to each
shipment.
(f) Premium inspection fees. You must pay a premium inspection fee in addition to any base
inspection fees required in paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) of this section, as defined in § 14.94(h)(4), for
the following types of shipments:
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (k) of this section, any shipment containing live or protected
species, as defined in § 14.94(h)(4), imported or exported by an import/export license holder at a
designated port or a port acting as a designated port. You can find a list of designated ports in § 14.12
and the criteria that allow certain ports to act as designated ports in §§ 14.16-14.19, § 14.22, and
§ 14.24;
(2) Any shipment containing live or protected species, as defined in § 14.94(h)(4), imported or
exported via air, ocean, rail, or truck cargo, by persons not requiring an import/export license under
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§ 14.91, at a designated port or a port acting as a designated port. You can find a list of designated
ports in § 14.12 and the criteria that allow certain ports to act as designated ports in §§ 14.16-14.19,
§ 14.22, and § 14.24;
(3) Any shipment containing live or protected species, as defined in § 14.94(h)(4), imported or
exported at a nondesignated port using a designated port exception permit issued under subpart C of
this part.
(4) You must pay two premium inspection fees in addition to any base inspection fees required in
paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) of this section, as defined in § 14.94(h)(4), if your wildlife shipment contains
live and protected species.
(g) Overtime fees. You must pay fees for any inspections, including travel time, that begin before
normal working hours, that extend beyond normal working hours, or are on a Federal holiday, Saturday,
or Sunday.
(1) Overtime fees are in addition to any base inspection fees or premium inspection fees required
for each shipment. We will charge these fees regardless of whether or not you have an import/export
license.
(2) Our ability to perform inspections during overtime hours will depend upon the availability of
Service personnel. If we cannot perform an inspection during normal working hours, we may give you
the option of requesting an overtime inspection.
(3) The overtime fee is calculated using a 2-hour minimum plus any actual time in excess of the
minimum. It incorporates the actual time to conduct an inspection and the travel time to and from the
inspection location.
(4) The Service will charge any overtime, including travel time, in excess of the minimum in
quarter-hour increments of the hourly rate. The Service will round up an inspection time of 10 minutes
or more beyond a quarter-hour increment to the next quarter-hour and will disregard any time over a
quarter-hour increment that is less than 10 minutes.
(5) The Service will charge only one overtime fee when multiple shipments are consigned to or are
to be exported by the same importer or exporter and we inspect all at the same time at one location.
The overtime fee will consist of one 2-hour minimum or the actual time for inspection of all the
applicable shipments, whichever is greater. All applicable base and premium fees will apply to each
shipment.
(6) We will charge 1 hour of time at 11⁄ 2 times the hourly labor rate for inspections beginning less
than 1 hour before normal working hours.
(7) We will charge a minimum of 2 hours of time at an hourly rate of 11⁄ 2 times the average hourly
labor rate for inspections outside normal working hours, except for inspections performed on a Federal
holiday.
(8) We will charge a minimum of 2 hours of time at an hourly rate of 2 times the average hourly
labor rate for inspections performed on a Federal holiday.
(h) Fee schedule.
Fee cost per shipment per year

Inspection fee schedule

2008

2009

2010

2011

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2012
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(1) Designated port base inspection fee (see § 14.94 (c))
(2) Staffed nondesignated port base inspection fee (see
§ 14.94(d))
(3) Nonstaffed nondesignated port base inspection fee
(see § 14.94(e))
(4) Premium inspection fee at any port (see § 14.94 (f)):
(i)Protected species.Any species that requires a
permit under parts 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, or 23 of
this chapter;
(ii)Live species.Any live wildlife, including live
viable eggs and live pupae
(5) Overtime inspection fee (see § 14.94(g)):
(i) Inspections beginning less than 1 hour before
normal work hours
(ii) Inspections after normal work hours, including
Saturday and Sunday. (2 hour minimum charge
plus fee for additional time)
(iii) Inspections on Federal holidays. (2 hour
minimum charge plus fee for additional time)

$85
$133

$87
$136

$89
$139

$91
$142

$93.
$145.

$133

$136

$139

$142

$145.

$19

$37

$56

$74

$93.

$19

$37

$56

$74

$93.

$48

$49

$51

$52

$53.

$96
min. +
$48/hr
$128
min. +
$64/hr

$98
min. +
$49/hr
$131
min.+
$65/hr

$101
min. +
$51/hr
$133
min. +
$67/hr

$103
min. +
$52/hr
$136
min. +
$68/hr

$105
min. +
$53/hr.
$139
min. +
$70/hr.

(i) The Service will not refund any fee or any portion of any license or inspection fee or excuse
payment of any fee because importation, exportation, or clearance of a wildlife shipment is refused for
any reason.
(j) All base inspection fees, premium inspection fees, and overtime fees will apply regardless of
whether or not a physical inspection of your wildlife shipment is performed, and no fees will be prorated
except as provided in paragraphs (e) and (g)(5) of this section.
(k) Exemptions to inspection fees —(1) Certain North American-origin wild mammal furs or skins.
Wildlife shipments that meet all of the following criteria are exempt from the designated port base
inspection fee (however, these shipments are not exempt from the designated port overtime fees or the
import/export license application fee):
(i) The wildlife is a raw fur; raw, salted, or crusted hide or skin; or a separate fur or skin part,
lawfully taken from the wild in the United States, Canada, or Mexico that does not require permits under
parts 17, 18, or 23 of this chapter; and
(ii) You, as the importer or exporter, or a member of your immediate family, such as your spouse,
parents, siblings, and children, took the wildlife from the wild and are shipping the wildlife between the
United States and Canada or Mexico; and
(iii) You have not previously bought or sold the wildlife described in paragraph (k)(1)(i) of this
section, and the shipment does not exceed 100 raw furs; raw, salted, or crusted hides or skins; or fur
or skin parts; and
(iv) You certify on Form 3-177, Declaration for Importation or Exportation of Fish or Wildlife, that
your shipment meets all the criteria in this section.
(2) You do not have to pay base inspection fees, premium inspection fees, or overtime fees if you
are importing or exporting wildlife that is exempt from import/export license requirements as defined in
§ 14.92(a) or you are importing or exporting wildlife as a government agency as defined in § 14.92(b)(1)
(ii).
(3) You do not have to pay base inspection fees, premium inspection fees, or overtime fees if you
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are importing or exporting wildlife that meets the criteria for “domesticated animals” as defined in
§ 14.4.
(4) Fee exemption program for low-risk importations and exportations —(i) Program criteria.
Businesses that require an import/export license under § 14.93 may be exempt from the designated
port base inspection fee as set forth in this paragraph (k)(4)(i). To participate in this program, you, the
U.S. importer or exporter, must continue to pay the overtime fees, the nondesignated port base fees, or
the import/export license and nondesignated port application fees, and your business must meet all of
the following conditions:
(A) Each shipment does not contain live wildlife.
(B) Each shipment does not contain wildlife that requires a permit or certificate under parts 15, 17,
18, 20, 21, 22, or 23 of this chapter or is listed under part 16 of this chapter.
(C) Each shipment contains 25 or fewer wildlife parts and products containing wildlife.
(D) Each wildlife shipment is valued at $5,000 or less.
(E) Your business has not been assessed a civil penalty, issued a violation notice, or convicted of
any misdemeanor or felony violations involving the import or export of wildlife.
(F) Your business has had two or fewer wildlife shipments that were refused clearance in the 5
years prior to the receipt of your request by the Service.
(G) Your business has not previously participated in the program and been removed for failure to
meet the criteria.
(ii) Program participation. To participate in the fee exemption program for low-risk importations and
exportations, you must use the Service's electronic declaration filing system (eDecs) and take the
following actions:
(A) You must certify that you will exclusively import and export wildlife shipments that meet all the
criteria in paragraph (k)(4)(i) of this section and renew this certification annually. Upon completion of the
certification and review of the criteria by the Service, eDecs will notify you if you have been approved to
participate in the program.
(B) You must continue to meet the criteria in paragraph (k)(4)(i) of this section while participating in
the program. If you fail to meet the criteria after approval, you will be removed from the program and
must pay all applicable fees.
(C) If approved to participate in the program you must file FWS Form 3-177 and all required
accompanying documents electronically using eDecs for each shipment and meet all other
requirements of this part.
[73 FR 74628, Dec. 9, 2008, as amended at 77 FR 65326, Oct. 26, 2012]

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