United States Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
U.S. Ports of Entry for Horses, Including Equine Semen and Embryos
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U.S. Ports of Entry for Horses, Including Equine Semen and Embryos
Due to the dynamic nature of security requirements and inspection personnel you *MUST* contact the port at least *3 business days prior to crossing*. Each port may have its own additional requirements - contact them for the latest information.
Check with the border port to determine if they require the importer to use an authorized customs broker.
Contact for Appointment
P.O. Box 227
Eastport, ID 83826
vs.eastport.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (208) 267-2396
Contact for Appointment
27 Customs Loop
Houlton, ME 04730
vs.houlton.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (207) 532-6099
Contact for Appointment
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
If
choosing to transit through either location, Importer may be subject to
additional fees.
Contact for Appointment
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
vs.nbp@aphis.usda.gov
Office phone: (701) 250-4210
Contact for Appointment
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
Contact for Appointment
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
Contact for Appointment
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
Contact for Appointment
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
Contact for Appointment
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
With the exception of Del Rio, APHIS Veterinary Services (VS) port veterinarians will inspect horses on the Mexican side of each port. Make a reservation for quarantine space at least 3 days in advance of arrival at the border port.
Contact for Appointment
Douglas, AZ 85607
Vs.douglas.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (520) 364-5681
Contact for Appointment
Commercial Port of Entry
San Luis, AZ 85349
VS.San.Luis.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (623) 393-9270
Contact for Appointment
Room B617
Nogales, AZ 85621
Vs.nogales.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (520) 287-4172
Office phone: (520) 287-4173
Contact for Appointment
Columbus, N.M. 88029
Office Phone: (505) 761-3160
Vs.columbus.poe@usda.gov
Contact for Appointment
Santa Teresa, N.M. 88008
Vs.santa.teresa.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (575) 589-6150
Contact for Appointment
Laredo, TX 78040
VS.Laredo.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (956) 726-2330
VS animal import inspections are currently suspended at this port of entry.
Contact for Appointment
Del Rio inspects on the US side. Horses crossing at this border port will require a permit from NIES.
Contact for Appointment
Contact for Appointment
9901 S. Cage Blvd, Suite A
Pharr, TX 78577
Vs.Pharr.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (956) 782-0998
Livestock Inspection: M-F 8am-4:30pm
Contact for Appointment
9351 FM 1021
Eagle Pass, TX 78852
Vs.eagle.pass.poe@usda.gov
Office phone: (830) 752-1785
Livestock Inspection: M-F 8am-4:30pm
Ports that APHIS maintains oversight for physical inspections, cleaning and disinfection of containers.
Transit Only
Chicago Import Quarantine
Arlington Park Racetrack
2200 Euclid Avenue
Arlington Heights, IL 60006
info@ciqord.com
phone: (847) 385-7609
fax: (847) 385-7606
Contacts
Matt Haug (630) 715-0326
Jim Bladed (708) 610-5542
Jet Pets, Inc.
9111 Falmouth Avenue
Playa del Rey, CA 90293
jpequine@jetpets.com
phone: (310) 823-8901
fax: (310) 305-8297
Miami Animal Import Center (MAIC)
6300 NW 36th St
Miami, FL 33122
phone: (305) 876-2200
fax: (305) 876-2201
Animal Import Centers, LLC
Jose Alessandrini
5400 N.W. 75th Avenue
Miami, FL 33166
tony@thebasfarm.com
Thebas Farm
12401 S.W. 51 ST.
Miami, FL 33175
phone: (786) 412-0217
New York Animal Import Center (NYAIC)
474 International Blvd
Rock Tavern, NY 12575
phone: (845) 838-5500
fax: (845) 838-5516
ARK Import Export Center, LLC/ The ARK at JFK
JFK International Airport
78A North Boundary Road
Jamaica, NY 11430
info@arkjfk.com
phone: (212) 328-9132
www.arkjfk.com
Hacienda Siesta Alegre
Road 186, KM 23.9, El Verde
Rio Grande, Puerto Rico 00745
siestaalegre@gmail.com
phone: (787) 397-8118
fax: (352) 425-2872
Contacts
Greg Jackson
greg@horseair.com
Transit Only
Ports listed have APHIS oversight for physical inspections and cleaning and disinfection of containers.
- Atlanta, GA
- Houston, TX
- Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Newark, NJ
- New York: JFK
- San Francisco, CA