Equine Imports - Bring Equine semen, embryos and cloning tissue from Canada to the United States

Last Modified: March 29, 2024

Canadian origin equine semen, embryos and cloning tissue

Equine semen originating from Canada does not require a health certificate, import permit or inspection by a port veterinarian. The semen container needs to be clearly labeled as equine semen from Canada.

Conventionally-derived embryos require an import permit, health certificate and veterinary inspection at the land border port or first port of arrival.

Cloned equine embryos from Canada do not require a health certificate, but do require an import permit and will be inspected by an USDA APHIS VS veterinarian at the border or first port of arrival.

Equine Oocytes from Canada require an import permit, health certificate and veterinary inspection at the land border port or first port of arrival. 

Veterinary Health Certificate Export of Equine Oocytes to the United States (282.24 KB)

Ports of Entry for Embryos

Ports of Entry

Ports of Entry for Semen and Cloning Tissue

Semen and Tissue imported from Canada entering the United States may enter through any port designated for animals from Canada.

View a list of all US Ports of Entry.