I am a bit confused. In order to import insects from other countries, do you need a different permit for each country, or is there one permit that covers all countries? And what do you have to do to get a permit?
Insect permits...
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RomanBuck
Simandoa
I think you need one CITES permit. Be careful with a lot of vendors... If they ask for you to pay with money gram, western union, or other banks and things you don't know, test them. Ask them if they have species that don't exist. Me and cariblatta did that with a guy in Africa.
Tongue Flicker
Sixth Instar
I just had a customs permit and a quarantine clearance. Depends on country of origin and destination, i guess. Had those when I imported some roaches and millipedes from Dubai and the Philippines
Ok, thanks for the info! What do you need to do to get a CITES permit?
Ok, thanks lol!
Brandon's Bugs
First Instar
A CITES permit is only necessary for species listed as endangered or threatened. Few insects make this list.
Inkie14
Fifth Instar
Btw, there is not a single cockroach species listed through CITES. Mostly endangered butterflies.
http://www.aphis.usd...sources/permits
Basically, if you are importing/exporting animals to/from other countries, you need an import/export permit and need to follow regulations/laws. Whatever country you are buying from, do a little research into their specific laws.
Also: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=ASK_EXPERT2
http://www.aphis.usd...sources/permits
Basically, if you are importing/exporting animals to/from other countries, you need an import/export permit and need to follow regulations/laws. Whatever country you are buying from, do a little research into their specific laws.
Also: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=ASK_EXPERT2
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Ok, thanks for all the help guys! 
pannaking22
Gyna
The biggest thing is to be aware of what the US rules/regs are, especially for your state. The US is really hardcore about not letting things into the country (though there are some countries that won't let anything out, such as Brazil and Australia), so it could be easy to get into trouble with a species that seems harmful.
In terms of getting the permits, ask nearby universities for help. They usually have great connection in a variety of countries. It's a lot easier to get a permit for a country if you know someone in the country, especially if that person works at a university in said country.
In terms of getting the permits, ask nearby universities for help. They usually have great connection in a variety of countries. It's a lot easier to get a permit for a country if you know someone in the country, especially if that person works at a university in said country.
Tongue Flicker
Sixth Instar
Thanks for all the information guys! 