What is required to import ferrets into the US and New Jersey from Canada?

Answer 1

There are different US agencies involved with animal transport. Contact the New Jersey State Veterinarian, also check with the city government that they will be located, as city ordinances can vary

NEW JERSEY

Name: Dr. Nancy Halpern

Title: State Veterinarian and Director of Division of Animal Health

Agency: Division of Animal Health

Department: New Jersey Department Of Agriculture

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 330, Trenton, NJ 08625

Office Address: John Fitch Plaza, S. Warren & Market St., Rm 201, Trenton, NJ 08625

Office Telephone No: (609) 292-3965 Fax No: (609) 777-8395

E-mail : nancy.halpern@ag.state.nj.us

According to US Customs (cbp.com): There are no Centers for Disease Control or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service restrictions or requirements for rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and ferrets, brought in as pets, as long as they appear to be in good health, they may enter the U.S. If they do not appear to be in good health, they will be subject to quarantine at the owner's expense.

According to the USDA there are many different processes involved with importing different species of live animals into the United States.

US State and Territory Animal Import RegulationsAccording to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), and Veterinary Services are written and maintained by each State. For clarification on any of the rules and regulations, contact the State veterinarian. Information about importing dogs and cats into the U.S. may be found on the Centers for Disease Control page, and in the Code of Federal Regulations Title 9 Part 93:600 and on the APHIS Veterinary Services Pet Imports website.

* APHIS does not have animal health requirements for the importation of fish, reptiles, lions, tigers, bears, mink, rabbits, sugar gliders, foxes, monkeys, endangered species, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, mice, rats, chinchillas, squirrels, mongoose, chipmunks, ferrets, or other rodentsprovided they have not been inoculated with any pathogens for scientific purposes. If the latter is the case, they require an import permit (VS Form17-129) and can only be released to an approved laboratory.

* Pets are subject to inspection at ports of entry for evidence of infectious diseases that can be transmitted to humans. Contact your State, county, municipal authorities for local restrictions on importing Traveling with Pets, Importation of Animals and Animal Products into the United States * CDC regulations govern the importation of dogs, cats, turtles, monkeys, other animals, and animal products capable of causing human disease. Requirements for the importation of the most common pets are described Pets taken out of the United States are subject upon return, to the same regulations as those entering for the first time. * The CDC does not require general certificates of health for pets for entry into the United States. However, health certificates may be required for entry into some states, or may be required by airlines for pets. You should check with officials in your state of destination and with your airline prior to your travel date. * '''Small Mammals and Non-African rodents: Unless they are included in a specific embargo, such as civets, prairie dogs and African rodents, or known to carry disease transmissible to humans, these animals are not covered under CDC regulations. However, state or local regulations may apply. Pet ferrets, for example, are prohibited in California. Any animal known to carry a zoonotic disease is subject to regulation 42CFR71.54. Additionally, animals carrying diseases of risk to domestic or wild animals are subject to regulations from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as they may be considered injurious species.''' * An FDA-approved rabies vaccine is available for ferrets, although it is not required for importation. CDC advises the use of this vaccine to protect the animal, as well as the owner, from rabies virus that could be acquired within the U.S. * What CDC restrictions apply to interstate and intrastate movement of animals? There are no CDC regulations on interstate and intrastate transportation of animals. USDA, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and various states may impose restrictions, depending on the animal. Refer to links below for more information