Is the species to be imported a nonhuman primate, African rodent, civet, turtle of carapace length of less than 4 in., or other species prohibited by CDC?

Consult http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/animal.htm.

Obtain permit, written permission, or registration from CDC Division of Global Migration and Quarantine.

Subject to inspection by CDC.

No action required

Is the species to be imported a live bat or animal, insect, or animal tissue that contains an etiologic agent?

Submit OMB Form 0920-0199 to CDC’s Etiologic Agent Import Permit Program.

No action required

Does the animal or animal product to be transported contain poisonous, radioactive, or infectious material?

Contact DOT’s Hazardous Materials Information Center for further requirements.

If shipped by air, comply with IATA DGRs.

No action required

Are the species to be transported live, vertebrate animals that were purchased with PHS funds?

Comply with PHS Policy and Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.

No action required

Is the animal to be transported within the United States a nonhuman primate, African rodent, civet, turtle of carapace length of less than 4 in., or other species prohibited by FDA?

Consult http://www.fda.gov/cvm/

Submit written request for permission from Listed Animal Permit Official at FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine.

No action required

Is the animal being imported into the United States or traveling between states?

Comply with regulations from destination state available at: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs

Comply with CDC Foreign Quarantine Regulations.

Wildlife-specific state regulations are available at: http://offices.fws.gov/statelinks.html

No action required

Is the animal being transported by air?

Comply with IATA LARs (all species)

Comply with 50 CFR 14 subpart J (AWA-covered species only)

No action required