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 International Shipments


I hold an import/export permit from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. I also now hold a Master File for CITES permits with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. This means I have CITES permits in hand and it is no longer necessary to wait months for the permit. I use a global shipping broker (with experience shipping snakes) to assist me with international shipments.

I have exported to:

  • Taipei, Taiwan (eight shipments)
  • Manchester, England
  • Rome, Italy
  • Warsaw, Poland
  • Frankfurt, Germany
  • Toronto, Canada

I have imported from:

  • Poland (two shipments)
  • Germany (two shipments)

If you are outside the U.S., carefully consider the following before you choose to purchase:

  1. I require a minimum purchase of $1,500 for an international order.

  2. Order must be paid in full before arrangements are made for shipment.

  3. Payment fees such as wire transfer costs and currency exchange fees are the buyer's responsibility.

  4. Fees for importation into your country such as tariffs, custom duties, excise tax (or whatever they choose to call it) are also the buyer's responsibility.

  5. You must find out what is required to legally import boas into your country. If you need a copy of the official CITES document ahead of time then I will scan it, convert it to PDF format, and email it to you. The original CITES permit will be in the shipping container. It is very important that you check local regulations to see if a veterinary health certificate is required. I must know this well in advance of the shipping date. A health inspection & certificate from a veterinarian is an extra $100 fee. Some countries do not require a health inspection because they will conduct their own.

  6. I will not provide my 30 day guarantee on international orders. I can't guarantee live delivery. I can guarantee live arrival at the port city but once the animal reaches its destination, I have no control over the importation laws/procedures at the port of importation.

  7. Shipping costs are relatively high. Here is a breakdown of the costs:

Shipping to port of exportation (usually Dallas) $60-150
CITES permit required for export $100
U.S. Fish & Wildlife inspection fee $201
Broker fee (includes broker charges & shipping costs to your port of importation) $350 and up
(this fee varies depending on destination, number of shipping containers, and weight)
Health inspection and certificate from a veterinarian (if required by your local laws) $100
(usually not required)
Optional Insurance $10 per $1,000 of value