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The National Center for Import and Export (NCIE) plays an integral role in APHIS’ mission of protecting American agriculture. Charged with several critical tasks, including:
  • facilitating international trade
  • monitoring the health of animals’ presented at the border
  • regulating the import and export of animals, animal products, and biologics

NCIE is at the forefront of APHIS’ effort to safeguard the health of our nation’s agricultural resources. Our many animal health experts work closely with other Federal agencies, States, foreign governments, industry and professional groups, and others to enhance international trade and cooperation while preventing the introduction of dangerous and costly pests and diseases.

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  • Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) Issues For more information call toll free 1 866 USDA157 (1-866-873-2157)
  • Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness Response Act of 2002
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      Live Animals (includes semen, embryos...)   Live Animals (includes semen, embryos...)
      Animal Products   Animal Products
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    Import Permits
             
    Form   Name    
    VS 16-3   Import Controlled Material or Transport Organisms or Vectors   PDF
        General Instructions for 16-3   PDF
        Canada Meat Instructions for 16-3   PDF
    VS 16-7   Additional Information for Cell cultures and Their Products - Supplemental to VS 16-3   PDF
        Instructions for VS 16-7    
    VS 17-129   Application for Import or in Transit Permit
    (for Live Animals, Semen or Embryos)
      PDF
        Instructions for VS 17-129   PDF
    Import Authorization System (On-line Permit Application)
    User Fee Information

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    General Information
  • Animal Import/Export Ports
  • Animal Products That Do Not Require an Import Permit
  • Country Disease Status
  • Find an Approved Establishment
  • International Animal Export Regulations
  • International Animal Product Export Regulations
  • List of Plants Approved to Handle Immediate Slaughter Animals
  • State Animal Import Regulations
  • State Veterinarian Listing
  • USDA's Area Veterinarian-in-Charge Listing
  • NCIE in International Trade
  • Regionalization
  • Sanitary International Standards - OIE
  • Other Federal Agencies involved with Animal Import/Export
  • Fish & Wildlife Service - international import/export permits for endangered species, wildlife, reptiles, CITES, plants, pet birds, circus animals, sport-hunted trophies, museum specimens, exhibits for scientific exchange, etc.
  • APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine - information relating to plants, vegetables, grains, plant pests, and soil.
  • U.S. Customs Service
  • Food and Drug Administration prior notice of imported food shipments
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