Customs & Quarantine

	New quarantine regulations for dogs, cats, raccoons, foxes and skunks started from November 6, 2004. Please see the following for an overview of the new quarantine system for pets:
	Quarantine system

Note: The U.S.A. is not a designated region (rabies-free country or region).

Certificates issued by a licensed veterinarian are required for the above procedure. The certificates must then be endorsed by the United States Department of Agriculture Office of Veterinary Services. To arrange this USDA endorsement, please contact them at:

USDA-APHIS-National Import Export Services
10365 Old Placerville Road, Ste. 210
Sacramento, CA 95827-2518       
Tel: 916-854-3960
email: sacanimalexport@aphis.usda.gov

Los Angeles Animal Import Center (LA AIC)
222 Kansas Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Tel: 310-955-3311
email: VSPSLAX@aphis.usda.gov

Customers located in Arizona are requested to contact the APHIS VS Service Center located in New Mexico for assistance.
USDA-APHIS-National Import Export Services
6200 Jefferson St. NE, Ste.117
Albuquerque, NM  87109       
Tel:　505-761-3166
email: VSPSNM@aphis.usda.gov

	Ducks, turkeys, quail, geese, chickens, cows, deer, etc., require quarantine. To arrange this, please contact the Animal Quarantine offices in Japan at 011-81-45-751-5921 or see the following.
	Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of JAPAN/The Animal Quarantine Service

Please be aware that there are restrictions on the import and export of endangered species as listed in international treaties and Japan's Domestic Law. For further information, please contact the Consulate General of Japan.

Also, please be sure to contact your airline company about the animal well in advance of your travel date as they may have separate requirements as well.