If you have any questions or concerns about exporting animals from the U.S. to another country, you should contact
the Veterinary Services Area Office in the State from which your pet will be transported.
For questions and assistance regarding permit application status, whether or not you need a permit, and regulations and policies concerning allowable imports please contact the appropriate office listed below:
Plants and Plants Products:
Telephone Number: 301-851-2046 or
Toll free: 1-877-770-5990
Email: Permits@aphis.usda.gov
Pest Permits and Noxious Weeds:
Telephone Number: 301-851-2046 or Toll free: 866-524-5421
Email: Pest.Permits@aphis.usda.gov
Veterinary Services: National Center for Import and Export (NCIE) Call Center: 301-851-3300
The NCIE call center provides centralized support for all your animal health import and export inquiries.
Option 1 - Organisms and Vectors, Select Agents
Option 2 - Live animals
Option 3 - Regionalization and Evaluation and Sanitary Trade
Option 4 - International Animal Health Standards
Option 5 - Animal product - Import
Option 6 - Animal products - Export