Importing Sheep

December 22, 2023

*UPDATE* – A permit to import Sheep will be required starting December 22, 2023

General Pre-Entry Requirements for Sheep Imports (For additional details, see guidance document)

  • Originate from a herd that is not under quarantine.
  • Be free from external parasites and symptoms of transmissible diseases and have not had recent exposure to these diseases.
  • Every animal in shipment must be uniquely identified by one of the following:
  1. Official visual ear tag – bears US Shield
  2. Official 840 radio frequency identification tag (RFID)- bears US Shield
  3. Official individual animal breed registration tattoo accompanied by the breed APHIS approved registry document.
  • Sprayed or dipped under the supervision of a veterinarian with a pesticide at a concentration to kill ticks within 7 days of shipment.
  • Acquire a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection from a licensed, accredited veterinarian.
  1. Include required statements on CVI (see guidance document)
  • Request sheep import permit when pre-entry requirements have been met.  Contact the Animal Industry Division during business hours:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Fax: 808-483-7110
  3. Phone: 808-483-7100
  4. Phone: 808-837-8092 (Saturdays, Sundays and State Holidays)
  • The import permit and CVI must accompany the shipment