Animal and Animal Product Export Information

Export a Live Animal (includes semen, embryos...) or Animal Product - International health certificates for the export of animals from the United States are completed by an accredited veterinarian who certifies herd and animal health status, conducts tests, and records test results for the individual animals being exported. Complete and signed international health certificates for the export of animals from the United States must be endorsed by a Veterinary Services area office in order to be valid.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services (VS) has created the International Animal Product Export Regulations (IREGS) to provide exporters with our best understanding of importing countries requirements for certain animal-origin products.

Export Requirements

Live Animal Export Requirements - Export requirements frequently change, obtain the current export requirements from the Veterinary Service office in your area before each shipment.

Animal Product Export Requirements - In addition to permits, there are also certificates associated with the exportation of animals and animal products. The exporter should obtain any required zoosanitary (animal health) product certificates prior to shipping any product.

Pet Export Requirements - APHIS is one of three Federal agencies that you will encounter as you travel with your pet.

Biologics Export Requirements - View the process for obtaining an export permit for biologics.

Country Disease Status - View the list of USDA-recognized animal health status of countries/areas, regarding specific livestock or poultry diseases.

Permits - There are specific permits associated with and required for the exportation of both animals and animal products into the United States.

USDA's Area Veterinarian-in-Charge Listing

Last Modified: August 12, 2008