Shipping To Canada & Hawaii
Puffer Central - Ordering Live Fish & Importing To Canada and Hawaii
We get a lot of inquiries about whether we're able to ship to Canada or Hawaii. Yes, we can ship to both Canada and Hawaii.
We just require proper paperwork to be completed and sent over to us either in the form of a scanned PDF file or a simple clear photo taken with your phone or digital camera. Send over all required paperwork once completed and/or approved from the Hawaiian or Canadian agencies to orders@puffercentral.com.
For those living in Hawaii, you can apply and find all the information regarding approved fish to be sent from the mainland US to Hawaii here: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/pi/pq/travel-shipping-information/importing-animals-to-hawai%CA%BBi-from-the-u-s-mainland/
Note, please have your paperwork and permit completed prior to placing your order with us to prevent delays in shipment.
For those residing in Canada, there are some exceptions on whether you need a permit or just proof of ownership.
While filling out the forms in the links shown below, use the following info when filling out your forms:
Exporter/Section C:
Puffer Central
4160 Convoy St.
San Diego, CA 92111
USA
1-833-PUFFERS
Origin of Pet Aquatic Animal/Section D:
Origin: USA
Born In: Contact us prior as some species are wild-caught while some are captive bred.
If you're ordering the following species (updated as of Feb. 2020), you're exempt from obtaining a permit and simply need to fill out the "Importer's Declaration of Ownership Pet Aquatic Animals Form" found here: https://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/forms-and-publications/find-a-form/eng/1328823628115/1328823702784
- barbonymus gonionotus
- carassius auratus
- colisa lalia
- danio rerio
- glossogobius giuris
- osphronemus goramy
- oxyeleotris marmorata
- poecilia reticulata
- puntius sophore
- symphysodon discus
- toxotes chatareus
- trichogaster pectoralis
- trichogaster trichopterus
If the fish you desire to order from us isn't on the above exempt list, you will need to apply for a permit here: https://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/forms-and-publications/find-a-form/form-cfia-acia-5670/eng/1413291957940/1413291959675
Once completed, send over either a scanned copy or a clear photo to orders@puffercentral.com.