Export Certificates 



The most commonly used export certificates are listed below. For examples of each 

 form, please refer to appendix D. You can get additional information regarding 

 export certificates by visiting the National Center for Import and Export, Animal 

 Regulations Library at http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/Jmport_export.htm or by 

 contacting the APHIS-VS Area Office. 



• VS Form 17-140, U.S. Origin Health Certificate (CVI). Use VS Form 17-140 for 

 livestock, embryos, semen, and horses for immediate slaughter. 



• VS Form 17-6, Certificate for Poultry or Hatching Eggs for Export. 



• APHIS Form 7001, U.S. Interstate and International Certificate of Health 

 Examination for Small Animals. 



• U.S. Origin Health Certificate (CVI) for the Export of Horses From the United 

 States to Canada. Use this certificate for all horses transported to Canada except 

 horses for immediate slaughter. 



• Because some countries require individualized certificates for entry of certain 

 species, individualized export certificates have been developed for these special 

 requirements. These are often used in place of VS Form 17-140. Please check with 

 the nearest APHIS-VS Area Office before every export shipment to confirm that 

 you have the most recent protocol and tonn tor the shipment. 



Dogs and Cats 



USDA does not regulate the exportation of privately owned dogs and cats. Many 

 foreign countries regulate the entrance of dogs and cats from the United States and 

 may require USDA endorsement of small-animal CVIs. A few countries require an 

 additional endorsement by the U.S. Department of State. The APHIS-VS Area Office 

 in your State can provide additional mtormation on this protocol. 



The best and most definitive source of information in the United States regarding 

 import regulations for pet animals is the U.S. embassy for the respective foreign 

 count r\ <http://www.embassy.org/embassies>. 



Any legible C\ 1 that includes the name, species, breed, sex, age, and description of the 

 animal; date of examination; vaccination(s) received and date of administration; city 

 and country of destination; and the examining veterinarian's signature can be used 

 unless the country of destination requires a specific certificate. APHIS Form 7001, 

 U.S. Interstate and International Certificate of Health Examination for Small Animals, 

 can be used for this purpose. You can get it from your APHIS-VS Area Office. 



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