Since all orchids are covered under CITES, you will probably need an import permit. Cypripedium are covered under CITES II. But -- check with Thimble Farms. Some Canadian orchid vendors (such as Paramount Orchids) are authorized to ship to the US, so the recipient is not required to have an import permit. Eugene Zielinski Augusta, GA USA > [Original Message] > Subject: [pbs] Import Permit > > Hello, > > can anyone help with advice. > > I am ordering some cypripedium from Thimble Farms in Canada for shipment > to Ohio. The package is accompanied with a phyto and CITES. My question > is: Do I need an import permit and will I have to pay taxes? > > Thanks for any help. > > Gerhard Stickroth > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.ibiblio.org > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php > http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/