Customs Consulting From Live Animal Specialists
Avoid surprises when importing members of the animal kingdom.
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$495
Direct, 1-on-1 consultation with licensed import specialists
Entire import process explained
Full summary of consultation provided upon completion
Animal Health and Safety Are Our Priority
Like any other group of people, Americans love their furry friends. Nonetheless, importing live animals (whether they be pets or livestock) into the country is no easy task to undertake. There are a total of FOUR federal agencies that all share some degree of responsibility for animal imports.
These agencies include:
· Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
∙ Customs Border Protection (CBP)
∙ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
∙ Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
· Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
∙ Customs Border Protection (CBP)
∙ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
∙ Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
Know What The Risks Are
Be part of the solution by consulting with an experienced Customs Broker.
Educating yourself and staying up to date with regulations from four federal agencies that could change anytime isn’t easy.
Instead, book a Consulting Session with one of our Licensed Customs Brokers who are Experts in ALL Federal Regulations in ALL relevant Imported or Exported Goods.
U.S. Animal Imports By Country (2019) | |
Country | Amount In USD |
Canada | $7,327,986.40 |
Mexico | $3,070,098.87 |
Australia | $2,592,292.19 |
Chile | $2,448,227.23 |
India | $2,380,896.71 |
Your Actions Could Cost Up To $2,500 in Fines
Did you know that a pet that’s denied entry into the U.S. is sent back to the country of origin and cared for at the owner’s expense? A commercial importer risks losing their license, $2,500 in fines, and up to a year of imprisonment for failure to stay within regulations.
Keeping You Up-to-Date on the Animal Kingdom
Many of the regulations surrounding the importation of animals are to ensure that the animals you’re importing are healthy.
On top of keeping up with the import regulations for animals, you’ll need to keep track on any active animal import bans from certain countries.
Various Live Animals Imported Into the U.S. (2020) | |
Reptiles (Including Snakes and Turtles) | $14.1 Million |
Mammals (primates) | $88.9 Million |
Mammals (rabbits and hares) | $3.88 Million |
Mammals (other than live primates) | $46.6 Million |
Fish | $81.3 Million |
For example, there is an active ban that was put into effect as recently as July of last year for dog imports from certain countries.
Ready To Learn More?
Booking a consulting session with USA Customs Clearance will allow you to learn more information about such bans.
Why Successful Importers Choose USA Customs:
Sarah was absolutely brilliant and told me exactly what I needed to do. She assisted me in locating and completing all of the necessary paperwork. Thanks to Sarah's help, I'm having a huge amount of success in importing my products.
PETER L.
I would recommend any new importer consult with Linda and her team. I'm brand new to importing and she went over everything I need to successfully import my products.
NINTHALAK C.
Paul was extremely knowledgable and gave me a complete list of action items after our consultation session. I got exactly what I needed.
EMILEE C.
Don’t let your animal imports run wild!
Our Licensed Customs Brokers show you:
- Required Criteria For Your Live Animal Imports
- How To Prove Your Animals Meet Them
- And All Required Paperwork
Trust USA Customs Clearance to know what it takes to get your animals home where they belong.
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