TMI BlogRevised procedure for Import of Pets / Live AnimalsX X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... procedure for Import of Pets / Live Animals - reg. Attention is invited to Board s Circular 9/2002-Cus dated 30.01.2002 , 94/2002-Cus dated 23.12.2002 , 15/2013-Cus dated 8.4.2013 and 25/2013- Cus dated 1.7.2013 . The above Circulars have laid out a process relating to import of Pet / Live Animals including cat and dog in various scenarios such as import by passengers in general, import by passengers under Transfer of Residence in terms of Baggage Rules 1998 , Re-import etc. 2. Now the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry Dairying, Department of Animal Husbandry Dairying (DAHD) has issued Office Memorandum dated 15.07.2020 vide F. No. L-110110/26/2019-Trade(E-14194) prescribing procedure for import of Live Animals in ge ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... In view of above revised SOP modified forms, with the approval of competent authority, it has been decided to withdraw circulars mentioned in para 1 with immediate effect. 5. It has further been decided that the following procedure shall be followed for clearance of pets/live animals including cats and dogs: 5.1 Following steps may be kept in mind by the importers/Airlines before arrival for import of Pet/Live Animals to ensure quicker clearance: Sl. No. Scenario Procedure to be adopted before arrival 1 Maximum of 2 Pets (only dog and cat) brought with passengers eligible and availing Transfer of Residence after 2 years stay abroad. ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... cate from Country of Export as per format in the above said O.M 2. Importer to obtain Import License from DGFT. 3. Importer to apply for advance NOC to AQCS and obtain the same. 4. Airline will not lift the live animal until advance NOC from AQCS is obtained by the Importer. 5.2 On arrival , the Customs Officers shall allow clearance only based on final NOC provided by AQCS after the examination of said pets/live animals and production of DGFT license and/or clearance of WCCB, wherever applicable. For the procedures related to clearance by AQCS, the above said O.M referred in para 2 may be referred to. 6. These instructions may be brought the notice of the trade / airlines / carriers by issu ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... .............................................................. 4. Sanitary Information I, the undersigned, Official Veterinarian hereby certify that the dog(s) described above and examined on this day: a) Show/shows no clinical sign of any disease including rabies, canine distemper, parvo virus infection, leptospirosis, Infectious Canine Hepatitis, Scabies and Leishmaniasis. b) Has/have been vaccinated for rabies (in case it is more than three months of age) Canine distemper, parvo virus infection, leptospirosis within the time limit recommended by the vaccine manufacturer licensed and approved by the exporting country (name of the vaccine, batch number, and the date of vaccination must be shown on the passport ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... uish mark:................................................... Identification number:................................................................................... Additional Information Country of origin:........................................................................................... Countries visited over the past two years as declared by owner (give dates): ....................................................................................................................... Sanitary Information I, the undersigned, Official Veterinarian hereby certify that the cat(s) described above and examined on this day: a. Show/shows no clinical sign of any disease including rabies ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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