Import permit.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 9

(a) An elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, or tapir shall not be imported into the United States unless accompanied by an import permit issued by APHIS and unless imported into the United States within 30 days after the proposed date of arrival stated in the import permit. The port veterinarian must be notified of the date of arrival at least 72 hours before the animal arrives in the United States. (b) An application for an import permit may be obtained from Strategy and Policy, Veterinary Services, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, 4700 River Road, Riverdale, Maryland 20737; or by visiting (c) The completed application shall include the following information: (1) The name and address of the person intending to export an elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, or tapir to the United States; (2) The name and address of the person intending to import an elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, or tapir into the United States; (3) The species, breed, and number of elephants, hippopotami, rhinoceroses, or tapirs to be imported; (4) The purpose of the importation; (5) The port of embarkation; (6) The name and concentration of the pesticide intended to be used to treat the elephant, hippopotamus, rhinoceros, or tapir for ectoparasites prior to the animal being transported to the United States; (7) The mode of transportation; (8) The route of travel; (9) The port of entry in the United States and, if applicable, the address of the facility to be provided by the importer for inspect

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 9:§ 93.802