Animal Industry Division

December 22, 2023

*UPDATE* – A permit to import Goats (Capra hircus) will be required starting December 22, 2023

General Pre-Entry Requirements for Goat 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.
• Found negative with an intradermal turberculin test by state, federal or accredited veterinarian within 30 days of shipment.
• 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.

• 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.

1. Include required statements on CVI (see guidance document)

• Request goat 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