Horses from Canada who have been in Canada less than 60 days
*Horses from Canada who have been in Canada less than 60 days must be accompanied by an original copy of export health certificate from country of origin. If original is not available, a copy endorsed by Canadian government veterinary officials is acceptable. In addition, they must be accompanied by certification from Canadian government veterinary officials that the horses have been tested for dourine, glanders equine infectious anemia, piroplasmosis, and have been released from quarantine. Import testing requirements for Contagious Equine Metritis (CEM) if required have been met in Canada, and the horse should be accompanied by documentation certifying to the testing. The official export health certificate statements in i. – v. above will certify the horses for the time period they have been in Canada.
Canadian horses imported into the United States from Canada that have resided in Canada for at least 60 days and that meet U.S. import requirements do NOT require a permit, unless transporting by air. In that instance they will need a permit issued by USDA APHIS.
Horses will need An official health certificate of physical examination performed within 30 days of travel, endorsed by a salaried veterinarian of the Canadian government.
The standard Health Certificate statements for importing horses into the United States from Canada should state that the horse has:
Horses staying in the U.S. for more than 30 days are considered a permanent entry. Each horse must be inspected by an APHIS port veterinarian. Inspections should be scheduled at least 3 business days in advance of arrival at the land border port. A broker and formal entry may be required for any horse—both commercial and noncommercial—at the direction of Customs and Border Protection. Contact the port veterinarian directly to make an appointment and to find out if there are any additional requirements for entry at that port.
P.O. Box 227
Eastport, ID 83826
vs.eastport.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (208) 267-2396
27 Customs Loop
Houlton, ME 04730
vs.houlton.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (207) 532-6099
2810 West Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48216
vs.detroit.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (313) 226-4428
2835 Wadhams Road
Kimball, MI 48074
vs.port.huron.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (810) 985-5433
2810 West Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48216
vs.detroit.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (313) 226-4428
3509 Miriam Avenue, Suite B
P.O. Box 4124
Bismarck, ND 58502
vs.nbp@aphis.usda.gov
Office phone: (701) 250-4210
3509 Miriam Avenue, Suite B
P.O. Box 4124
Bismarck, ND 58502
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Office phone: (701) 250-4210
P.O. Box 340
Scobey, MT 59263
vs.raymond.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (406) 487-5955
P.O. Box 131
Sweetgrass, MT 59484
vs.sweetgrass.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (406) 335-2142
10924 Highway 281
Dunseith, ND 58329
vs.dunseith.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (701) 263-3364
10980 I-29, Suite 4
Pembina, ND 58271
vs.pembina.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (701) 825-6262
301 West Railway Avenue, Room 175
P.O. Box 331
Portal, ND 58772
vs.portal.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (701) 926-4281
46741 US Route 81
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607-2110
vs.alexandria.bay.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (315) 482-2601
198 West Service Road
Champlain, NY 12919
vs.highgate.springs.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (518) 298-2191
3905 Witmer Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
vs.niagara.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (716) 297-0240
84 Main Street
Derby Line, VT 05830
VS.highgate.springs.POE@usda.gov
Office phone: (802) 766-4523
480 Welcome Center Rd
Highgate Springs, VT 05460
VS.highgate.springs.POE@usda.gov
Office phone: (802) 868-2556
33643 Highway 97
Oroville, WA 98844
vs.oroville.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (509) 476-2635
P.O. Box 1049
Sumas, WA 98295-1049
vs.sumas.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (360) 988-5715
The importer should call and schedule an appointment 72 hours in advance of crossing. The Port Veterinary Medical Officer (VMO) or Animal Health Technician (AHT) or Program Assistant (PA) will be able to answer all their questions and ensure they have everything they need for a smooth import.
The processes and fees involved with importing horses and other equids, as well as equid germplasm (semen, embryos and cloning tissue) depend on the conditions of entry.
APHIS charges to issue an import permit, and for amending and renewing a permit if applicable.
Costs are associated with providing services for importing and transiting horses at airports, ocean ports, rail ports, land border ports, and southern border port and animal import center quarantines.
The fees billed are per individual horse. Charges for combined shipments may be split between brokers.
Overtime rates apply for after duty hours, weekends and holidays for inspection services. 9CFR 130.30
Hourly rates also cover the costs of monitoring in-bond or transiting horses passing through the United States and exporting to other countries.