Instructions on how to complete the CDC Dog Import Form for dogs entering the United States
Learn about the new CDC import form rules for dogs entering the USA, including requirements based on country risk status, how to complete the form, and additional considerations.
As of , the CDC Dog Import Form is an online document that must be completed by the pet parent or pet shipper bringing dogs into the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regulates dog imports to prevent the spread of rabies and other diseases.
Starting , the CDC Dog Import Form is required to bring your dog into the U.S. Form: CDC Dog Import Form. Below are instructions on how to fill out the form for dogs coming from dog rabies-free or low-risk countries and for dogs coming from high-risk countries.
As part of the new requirements implemented on , qualifying dogs traveling from low-risk or rabies-free countries now need a CDC Dog Import Form.
Fill out one form for each dog you are bringing into the United States. This form may be filled out by the importer or someone else acting on behalf of the importer.
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