Export Live Animals to Cuba
Summary of Requirements
Note: Regarding the identification of the animals, the following statement provided by the USDA Accredited Veterinarian will fulfill the Cuban requirements: "I have been affiliated with (insert name of ranch) Ranch as the herd veterinarian for the past (# of years) years. The (name of ranch) Ranch has been in existence since (year that ranch opened up). To the best of my knowledge, the cattle have been maintained as a closed herd for the past (# of years that cattle have been maintained as a closed herd) years, and the dams of the animals to be shipped were born on the farm."
- Cattle - Health Certificate (709.22 KB) - July 2018
- Bovine - Semen - Health Certificate (791.83 KB) - September 2019
- Bovine - Embryos - Health Certificate (543.06 KB) - September 2019
Note: Cuba has banned the importation of live birds and hatching eggs originating from states where detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed in commercial poultry. Please check with your VS Field Operations Veterinary Export Trade Services to confirm the HPAI status of the state from which the commodities originate in order to determine eligibility for export.
Note: Cuba has banned the importation of live birds and hatching eggs originating from states where detections of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) have been confirmed in commercial poultry. Please check with your VS Field Operations Veterinary Export Trade Services to confirm the HPAI status of the state from which the commodities originate in order to determine eligibility for export.
- Ornamental Birds - Health Certificate (548.69 KB) - April 2018
Taking a Pet to Another Country?
If your species is not listed, the requirements for that species are not known. Exporters who want to ship livestock or germplasm whose requirements are not listed above should have the importer or buyer in the destination country apply for an import permit at the appropriate ministry. This import permit will most likely outline the specific requirements.
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USDA-Accredited Veterinarians
Contact a USDA-accredited veterinarian for questions about your destination country's entry requirements for animals (including any needed vaccinations, tests, or treatments) and for issuance of health certificates.
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USDA Endorsement Offices
Contact your nearest APHIS Veterinary Export Trade Services Endorsement Office for questions about endorsing an export health certificate for live animals.