Live Animal Exports (Moving Animals to Another Country)
This page contains information about exporting hatching eggs, germplasm (semen, embryos, oocytes), and live animals other than pets from the United States to a foreign country or territory. If you're looking for information about taking a pet to another country, visit Pet Travel.
Country Requirements
International Regulations for Animal Exports (IRegs)
IRegs provides exporters with our best understanding of importing countries' requirements for live animals, including hatching eggs and germplasm. Please select the country of destination from the drop-down menu below, and then click "View Requirements."
If your country is not listed, the requirements for that species are not known. Exporters who want to ship live animals to a country whose requirements are not listed should apply for an import permit from the appropriate authority of the destination country, either directly or via the importer or buyer in the destination country. The import permit should outline the specific conditions that must be met to ship.
More Information
Looking for the latest country requirement updates? See the History of Requirement Updates for Live Animal Exports.
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Live Animal Export Resources
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Export Trade Services (by State)
APHIS has animal health officials available nationwide with expertise in export requirements for animals. Contact your nearest office for questions about endorsing an export or health certificate for live animals.