CANADA-USA BORDER SERVICES
Transporting your horse across the Canada-USA border requires preparation and adequate documentation. The following is a collection of information for successfully transporting your horses.
When entering the United States, travelers must inform US Border Inspectors of all live animals and animal products, regardless of whether they are allowed. Failure to declare may result in penalties (fines) of $300.00 or more.
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US CUSTOMS RESOURCES:
- Border Crossing Fact Sheet for horses
- Locate a US Customs port of entry
- View the USDA Animal Health Inspection Service website
- View guidelines for travel, clearing customs, and bringing agricultural products into the US
CANADA BORDER SERVICES RESOURCES:
- Canada Border Services website
- Travellers Information
- Information for small and medium-sized enterprises
- Public Memos
- Be Aware and Declare!
- Border Information Service Line 24/7 info for travel
CANADA FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY RESOURCES:
- Animal and Animal Product Imports
- Acts and Regulations
- Livestock Feed
- Import Service Centre Contacts
- Automated Import Reference System (AIRS)
- Animal Export Information- including semen, embryos, animal products
IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION
US Customs and Border Protection
9901 Pacific Hwy Blaine WA 98230
Agriculture Inspection 360-332-1831 - 2351, - 1640
USDA Veterinary Services
PO Box 1049 Sumas WA 98295
VET: 360-988-5715
CBP: 360-988-2971
Customs and Immigration
360-332-8661
360-332-6318
