Daniel Bernardino, federal prisoner # 39031-177, requests a certificate of ap-pealability (COA) to appeal the district court’s denial of his 28 U.S.C. § 2255 motion challenging his 78-month term of imprisonment for smuggling goods from the United States in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 554(a).

“This Court must examine the basis of its jurisdiction, on its own motion, if necessary.” Mosley v. Cozby, 813 F.2d 659, 660 (5th Cir. 1987). “[T]he timely filing of a notice of appeal in a civil case is a jurisdictional requirement.” Bowles v. Russell, 551 U.S. 205, 214, 127 S.Ct. 2360, 168 L.Ed.2d 96 (2007). Because Bernardino did not file a timely notice of appeal, his appeal is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. See id.

COA DENIED. APPEAL DISMISSED.