---
kind: "section"
citation: "50 C.F.R. § 16.33"
title: "50"
number: "16.33"
heading: "Importation of natural-history specimens."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/50/16.33"
---

# §16.33. Importation of natural-history specimens.


Nothing in this part shall restrict the importation and transportation, without a permit, of dead natural-history specimens of wildlife or their eggs for museum or scientific collection purposes: Provided, That the provisions of this section shall not apply to dead migratory birds, the importation of which is governed by regulations under parts [20](/cfr/50/part20.md) and [21](/cfr/50/part21.md) of this chapter; to dead game mammals from Mexico, the importation of which is governed by regulations under [part 14](/cfr/50/part14.md) of this chapter; or to dead bald and golden eagles or their eggs, the importation of which is governed by regulations under [part 22](/cfr/50/part22.md) of this chapter.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 18 U.S.C. 42.

### Source

Source: 39 FR 1169, Jan. 4, 1974, unless otherwise noted.