# 50 CFR § 14.16: Border ports

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.16

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 14.16
- **Heading:** Border ports
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER B—TAKING, POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, SALE, PURCHASE, BARTER, EXPORTATION, AND IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE AND PLANTS > PART 14—IMPORTATION, EXPORTATION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF WILDLIFE > Subpart B—Importation and Exportation at Designated Ports

## Text

(a) Except for wildlife requiring a permit pursuant to part 16, 17, 18, 21, or 23 of this subchapter B, wildlife whose country of origin is Canada or the United States may be imported or exported at any of the following Customs ports of entry:
(1) Alaska—Alcan;
(2) Idaho—Eastport;
(3) Maine—Calais, Houlton, Jackman;
(4) Massachusetts—Boston;
(5) Michigan—Detroit, Port Huron, Sault Sainte Marie;
(6) Minnesota—Grand Portage, International Falls, Minneapolis-St. Paul;
(7) Montana—Raymond, Sweetgrass;
(8) New York—Buffalo-Niagara Falls, Champlain;
(9) North Dakota—Dunseith, Pembina, Portal;
(10) Ohio—Cleveland;
(11) Vermont—Derby Line, Highgate Springs; and
(12) Washington—Blaine, Sumas.
(b) Except for wildlife requiring a permit pursuant to part 16, 17, 18, 21, or 23 of this subchapter B, wildlife whose country of origin is Mexico or the United States may be imported or exported at any of the following Customs ports of entry:
(1) Arizona—Lukeville, Nogales;
(2) California—Calexico, San Diego-San Ysidro; and
(3) Texas—Brownsville, El Paso, Laredo.
(c) Except for wildlife requiring a permit pursuant to part 16, 17, 18, or 21 of this subchapter B, wildlife lawfully taken by U.S. residents in the United States, Canada, or Mexico and imported or exported for noncommercial purposes, may be imported or exported at any Customs port of entry.

## Nearby sections

- [50 CFR § 14.1 § 14.1 Purpose of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.1.md)
- [50 CFR § 14.2 § 14.2 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.2.md)
- [50 CFR § 14.3 § 14.3 Information collection requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.3.md)
- [50 CFR § 14.4 § 14.4 What terms do I have to understand?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.4.md)
- [50 CFR § 14.11 § 14.11 General restrictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.11.md)
- [50 CFR § 14.12 § 14.12 Designated ports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.12.md)
- [50 CFR § 14.13 § 14.13 Emergency diversion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.13.md)
- [50 CFR § 14.14 § 14.14 In-transit shipments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.14.md)
- [50 CFR § 14.15 § 14.15 Personal baggage and household effects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.15.md)
- [50 CFR § 14.16 § 14.16 Border ports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.16.md)
- [50 CFR § 14.17 § 14.17 Personally owned pet birds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.17.md)
- [50 CFR § 14.18 § 14.18 Marine mammals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.18.md)
- [50 CFR § 14.19 § 14.19 Special ports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.19.md)
- [50 CFR § 14.20 § 14.20 Exceptions by permit.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.20.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-14.16. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.