For CDC dog-rabies purposes, the current high-risk list expressly excludes Hong Kong from “China”. A dog that has been only in low-risk or rabies-free places for 6 months still must be healthy, at least 6 months old, microchipped and accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form receipt. Cats follow lighter federal animal-health rules, but the destination state can add requirements.
For CDC dog-rabies purposes, the current high-risk list expressly excludes Hong Kong from “China”. A dog that has been only in low-risk or rabies-free places for 6 months still must be healthy, at least 6 months old, microchipped and accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form receipt. Cats follow lighter federal animal-health rules, but the destination state can add requirements.
CDC clearance does not reserve a cabin, hold or cargo place. Confirm the operating carrier, aircraft, transfer airports, heat limits and BOAS policy in writing; Hawaii, Guam and other territories are not covered by this continental-US record.
Personal travel or relocation to the continental US after the final destination state is known
Personal travel or relocation to the continental US after the final destination state is known
This record is for a personal dog or cat going to the continental US. A dog that visited any CDC high-risk place in the previous 6 months, an adoption/resale movement, or a territory destination must switch to another rule path.
United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceThe dog must appear healthy, be at least 6 months old, have a detectable microchip and have a separate CDC Dog Import Form receipt. Show the receipt to the airline and US border authorities.
United States Centers for Disease Control and PreventionUSDA APHIS has no general animal-health requirement for a domestic pet cat, while CDC requires an animal to appear healthy. The receiving state or territory can still require rabies records, a health certificate or other controls.
United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service · USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceHong Kong itself has no general pet export permit, but AFCD certification may be needed when the destination, transit authority or carrier asks for official endorsement. Match that document set to the operating airline’s written acceptance.
Hong Kong AFCD · International Air Transport AssociationEvery conclusion must trace back to an official source. Government forms link to the original publisher.
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