What are the legal implications of exporting a tarantula from Brazil to Mexico?
I'm not sure if this fits on this site or not, since it boils down to a question about animal import/export.
As mentioned here, a Mexican friend has requested a rather odd souvenir from Brazil: A tarantula.
What are the legal implications for export from Brazil, and import into Mexico if I were to try to fulfill her request? Is this even legal?
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Why are tarantulas exported?
The spiders are smuggled out, then sold to breeders or collectors looking for the newest, most colorful, or otherwise most distinctive creature.What can I export to Mexico?
Top U.S. product exports include electronics, vehicles, fuels, minerals, plastics, and machinery. Mexico is the second-largest agricultural export market for the United States, importing USD 19.5 billion in U.S. agricultural products, including corn, soybeans, dairy, pork and beef products in 2018.Does Mexico have import quotas?
Imported goods are generally subject to Mexican mandatory technical standards (NOMs), which include labelling rules. Certain products are subject to import quotas, such as certain agricultural products.Brazilian Wandering Spider vs Hooded Mantis | MONSTER BUG WARS
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