Importing Goats to Hawai‘i
Posted on Dec 22, 2023 in MainApril 8, 2025
Overview
The Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture (HDOA) regulates the importation of goats to protect local livestock from infectious diseases and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. All goat imports must meet health testing, identification, and permit requirements before entry into the state.
For requirements, please download the Goat Import Guidance.
General Import Process
- Meet Pre-Entry Health Requirements
- Obtain a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI)
- Obtain an Import Permit
Contact Information
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (808) 483-7100
Fax: (808) 483-7110
After-Hours (Weekdays, Weekends, and Holidays): (808) 837-8092
Resources
- For more information about HPAI in livestock, visit: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-livestock
- For official identification requirements by species, including pictures, visit: https://iowaagriculture.gov/sites/default/files/animal-industry/pdf/Handbook/ADT.pdf
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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