Seal sporrans

[JS Sanders]

I doubt much has changed since I left Uncle Sugar's Customs Service and back then all sealskin products would've been seized if discovered, regardless of endangered status.

Same thing applied to imported dog & cat skins as well.

Someone here who's currently employed with Customs may be able to provide additional info.

Slainte,
steve

[Dukeof Kircaldy]

I doubt much has changed since I left Uncle Sugar's Customs Service and back then all sealskin products would've been seized if discovered, regardless of endangered status.

Same thing applied to imported dog & cat skins as well.

Someone here who's currently employed with Customs may be able to provide additional info.

Slainte,
steve

Steve, when did you leave the Customs service? I believe you were the person I was mentioning.

Also, any comment on what I received from Custom's Customer service? I received that this morning.

[JS Sanders]

<< Steve, when did you leave the Customs service? I believe you were the person I was mentioning. Also, any comment on what I received from Custom's Customer service? I received that this morning. >>

I left prior to the 11 September attacks.

As I recall the law originated within the US Fish & Wildlife Service. American Customs enforces thousands of laws, most of which originated from other governmental agenices.

From what I quickly read, if you want a definitive answer, contact the US Fish & Wildlife Service for chapter and verse.

I've seen a number of Americans who legally owned sealskin sporrans. The sporrans were made from "old" sealskin fur coats purchased at second-hand shops.

Slan,
steve