The New CDC Dog Importation Regulations – A Resource Guide

The New CDC Dog Importation Regulations – A Resource Guide

As the new regulations of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the importation of dogs nears its effective date of August 1, 2024, questions remain regarding the rule’s requirements and restrictions. In an effort to provide a resource guide for travelers with purebred dogs, as well as cross-border participants in Conformation, Companion, and Performance events, SHOWSIGHT would like to share the following links to webpages which should be able to address most questions and concerns:

• CDC’s New Dog Import Rule: What It Does, Why It’s Important & Next Steps: https://showsightmagazine.com/cdcs-sledgehammer-leaves-some-purebred-dog-fanciers-to-navigate-rubble/
• New CDC Rule (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services): https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-13/pdf/2024-09676.pdf
• Understanding CDC’s New Rule for Bringing Dogs into the United States (AKC): https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/17151420/Understanding-CDCs-New-Rule-For-Bringing-Dogs-into-the-United-States.pdf
• Bringing a Dog into the United States/DogBot Personalized Q&A Tool (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs.html
• How to Apply Now for a CDC Dog Import Permit (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/apply-dog-import-permit.html
• From August 1, 2024 Onward: What Your Dog Needs to Enter the United States (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/dogs-entering-us-after-august-1.html
• From August 1, 2024 Onward: Required Documents for Bringing a Dog into the United States (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/required-forms-for-importing-dog-united-states.html
• CDC Newsroom Media Statement (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2024/s0508-Dog-Importation-Regulation.html
• List of High-Risk Countries for Dog Rabies (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/high-risk.html
• FAQs on CDC Dog Importations (CDC): https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/faqs-about-high-risk-dog-ban.html
• Key Differences Between the Legislative and Regulatory Processes (AKC): https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/17174031/The-Difference-Between-the-Legislative-Regulatory-Process.pdf
• AKC’s Regulatory Resources: https://www.akcgr.org/regresources/

Additionally, some aspects for breeders and exhibitors to consider are:

• Not all US airports are currently equipped to accommodate the new regulations.
• Not every border crossing is affiliated with a USDA-Accredited veterinarian.
• Border Crossings between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. are encouraged.
• Wait times for appointments with an accredited veterinarian can be lengthy.
• Encourage your veterinarian to achieve USDA accreditation: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/us-to-another-country-export/how-do-i-find-usda-accredited-veterinarian-complete-my

For updated information of the new CDC dog importation regulations and other federal regulatory actions, please contact AKC Government Relations (doglaw@akc.org) to learn more.