Yes, some very odd things get imported in the name of science.  I used to
work in a lab which was studying the stomach contents of kangaroos...

But in answer to the question of permits,  I haven't had to apply for one
directly (our lab safety office handles this for us), but you may wish to
try this web-site:
"www.aphis.usda.gov".    It's got the rules, contact info, etc.

Good luck!
Karyn

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This isn't as weird as a friend RA who is looking into importing chimp
poop.

Spanky

At 02:30 PM 6/15/2006, you wrote:
Hello

One of our researchers will be receiving animal bone samples from a
collaborator in the Philippines.  He will be performing analyses of the
samples in his lab.

We need specific USDA and US Fish and Wildlife permits/approvals to be
able to import and take delivery of the samples.

Would someone with experience in this regard please let me know how we
need to go about this?

Thank you very much,

Alex

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