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§ 93.804 - Declaration upon arrival.

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Upon arrival of an elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, or tapir at a port of entry, the importer or the importer's agent shall notify APHIS of the arrival by giving an inspector a completed VS Form 17-29, “Declaration of Importation for Animals, Animal Semen, Birds, Poultry, and Eggs for Hatching.” (This form is available from the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services, National Center for Import-Export, 4700 River Road Unit 38, Riverdale, Maryland 20737-1231 or by visiting http://www.aphis.usda.gov/ animal_health/permits/.) Forms may be provided to the inspector using a U.S. Government electronic information exchange system or other authorized method. The completed form must state:

The port of entry;

The date of arrival;

The import permit number;

The name of the carrier and identification of the means of conveyance;

The name and address of the importer;

The name and address of the broker;

The region from which the elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, or tapir was shipped;

The number, species, and purpose of importation of the elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, or tapir; and

The name and address of the person to whom the elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, or tapir will be delivered.

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