Importing Cattle to Hawai‘i

April 8, 2025

Overview

The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) regulates the importation of cattle to protect local livestock from infectious diseases and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. All cattle imports must meet health testing, identification, and permit requirements before entry into the state.

For requirements, please download the Cattle Import Guidance.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Restrictions – Hawai‘i is currently not accepting cattle from premises where HPAI has infected cattle or is currently under investigation with a suspect herd. Eligible cattle from unaffected premises in states where HPAI has been detected in cattle must be inspected within 72 hours of shipment and found to be free of signs of HPAI infection. Cattle must be compliant with test requirements as specified in federal orders. Additional requirements may be instituted on short notice.

General Import Process

  1. Meet Pre-Entry Health Requirements
  2. Obtain a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)
  3. Obtain an Import Permit
  4. Complete Post-Arrival Requirements

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (808) 483-7100
Fax: (808) 483-7110
After-Hours (Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays): (808) 837-8092

Resources

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Animal Disease Control Branch
99-941 Hālawa Valley Street
ʻAiea, Hawai‘i 96701-5699 

Phone: (808) 483-7100
Phone: (808) 837-8092 (after hours)
Fax:  (808) 483-7110