Trading coral internationally?

[1guydude]

Is it legal? Can i do it if i say found someone willing to do the trade and take the risk on the ship...?
Ty
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[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

If you are in the US, It’s legal but you’ll need CITES II export permit from USFWS. Go to https://epermits.fed.gov
I think you’ll need to be able to prove no environmental harm (so captive raised?).
I’ve imported under cites, but never tried an export.
Jay

 

[1guydude]

Ty this is very helpful. Im in the US ya. I would like to trade with people from europe or asia. Maybe aussie or south amerca/mexico if i can meet someone.
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