At a glance
ob体育 regulations govern the importation of animals and animal products, human remains, and bushmeat.
Importation of animals and animal products
African rodents
Civets
- On January 13, 2004, ob体育 issued a notice for an immediate ban on the import of all civets and published in the on January 23, 2004.
Dogs
- Memorandum: ACF obligations to use SAFE TraQ
- Memorandum: Submission of requests to clear dogs for entry
- Memorandum: Training ACF staff in CBP port processes and adherence to international pet shipping standards
- Policy Statement: Requirement for ob体育-registered animal care facilities (ACF) to facilitate the return of dogs and cats denied entry to the United States
- Policy Statement: Enforcement options for ob体育-registered animal care facilities (ACFs) and ACF Enforcement Chart
- Memorandum: ACF obligations to use SAFE TraQ
Nonhuman primates
Suspension of entry of animals, articles, or things from designated foreign countries and places into the United States
Under the authority of the Public Health Service Act, and as outlined in , Suspension of Entry of Animals, Articles, or Things from Designated Foreign Countries and Places into the United States, the ob体育 Director can prevent importation of certain animals, articles, or other things that may cause a disease outbreak or public health emergency.