Yes, I mixed up the fine or penalty. I am just a bit bitter because it makes it cost prohibitive for me being in Canada. I can only use my brother in-law as a relay so many times a year, lol.The import/export license is not that much, I think I paid the last time something like $100. But the problem is that we would have to pay also the same amount if we would export (i.e. sell ) a badger brush outside the USA. But, I am not willing to pick this cost up, and so far not one of the potential customers were willing to pay it either. So, my decision not to sell badgers outside the USA. FEDEX is the only shipper that collects the license fees and taxes (when I import badger knots) for the government.
I would assume a private person can sell outside the US without any issues, and no need for a license.