Importing Alpacas and LLamas (Camelids)

Posted on Dec 22, 2023 in Main

December 22, 2023

*UPDATE* – A permit to import Alpacas and Llamas will be required starting December 22, 2023

General Pre-Entry Requirements for Camelid Imports (For additional details, see guidance document at: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/ai/files/2023/12/Camelid-Import-Gudance-Document-12.22.2023.pdf

  • 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.
  • Found negative with an intradermal turberculin test by state, federal or accredited veterinarian within 30 days of shipment.
  • Treated 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 (CVI) from a licensed, accredited veterinarian 7 days or less before shipment.
  1. Include required statements on CVI (see guidance document at: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/ai/files/2023/12/Camelid-Import-Gudance-Document-12.22.2023.pdf)
  • Request camelid 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.