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Animal Products
Animal Health and Production
Importation of Cats
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The following outlines the current conditions applicable to the import of cats into Canada. The conditions are different depending on the origin of the cats, ie. rabies-free countries (Section 1) vs. non-rabies-free countries (Section 2).
PLEASE NOTE THAT CURRENT POLICY DOES NOT IMPOSE A QUARANTINE IN CANADA ON THE IMPORT OF PET CATS FROM ANY COUNTRY.
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Section 1
Cats from a Rabies-Free Country (officially recognized as such by Canada)
Cats may enter Canada if accompanied by a certificate of an official government veterinarian(1). The certificate must clearly identify the animals and show that:
rabies has not existed in that country for the six (6) month period immediately preceding the shipment of the animals; and,
the animals have been in that country for the six (6) month period referred to in paragraph (a), or since birth.
The same applies to cats that originated from Canada and are being returned directly from a country designated by the Minister as having been free from rabies for not less than six (6) months. This would include cats coming out of a quarantine imposed by the exporting country before that quarantine period is completed.
As an alternative to the conditions above, the animals could enter Canada, subject to rabies vaccination as outlined in section 2 below.
As another alternative, the animals could be vaccinated upon arrival in Canada at the owner's expense.
SECTION 2
CATS FROM COUNTRIES WHERE RABIES IS PRESENT (OR NOT RECOGNIZED OFFICIALLY RABIES-FREE BY CANADA)
Cats may enter Canada if accompanied by a valid rabies vaccination certificate issued, in either English or French, by a licensed veterinarian(2) from the country of origin, which clearly identifies the cats and shows that they are currently vaccinated against rabies. This certificate should identify the animal, as in breed, colour, weight, etc., plus indicate the name of the licensed rabies vaccine used (trade name), serial number and duration of validity (up to 3 years). Please note that if a validity date does not appear on the certificate, then it will be considered a one year vaccine.
As an alternative, the animals could be vaccinated for rabies upon entry into Canada at the owner's expense.
Vaccination is not required if the animal is less than three (3) months of age.
SECTION 3
FEES
Fees are payable for inspection of cats being imported into Canada from countries other than the United States. In certain cases, cats imported from the United States will require inspection; inspection fees will apply. Upon arrival at the first port of entry in Canada, the cat and the accompanying paperwork will be inspected. The fee must be paid at the time of inspection.
The current fees are $30.00 + tax for the first animal in the shipment, and $5.00 + tax for each additional animal in the shipment.
If the option is taken to have a cat vaccinated upon arrival in Canada, the following fees apply: $55 + tax for the first animal in the shipment, and $30.00 + tax for each additional animal in the shipment.
SECTION 4
AUTOMATED IMPORT REFERENCE SYSTEM (AIRS)
The purpose of the AIRS is to provide information on import requirements for all commodities regulated by CFIA. The application uses a question and answer approach to guide the user through a series of questions about the Harmonized System (HS) Codes, origin, destination, end use and miscellaneous qualifiers of the product they wish to import.
If you are importing cats and the above conditions do not apply, please refer to AIRS
(http://www.airs-sari.agr.ca/airs-sari.asp)
HS Code Selection: 01 06 19 2084
(1) An official government veterinarian is a veterinarian who works for the government veterinary service in the country of origin.
(2) A licensed veterinarian is a veterinarian who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the country of origin.
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Animal Products
Animal Health and Production
Importation of Cats
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The following outlines the current conditions applicable to the import of cats into Canada. The conditions are different depending on the origin of the cats, ie. rabies-free countries (Section 1) vs. non-rabies-free countries (Section 2).
PLEASE NOTE THAT CURRENT POLICY DOES NOT IMPOSE A QUARANTINE IN CANADA ON THE IMPORT OF PET CATS FROM ANY COUNTRY.
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Section 1
Cats from a Rabies-Free Country (officially recognized as such by Canada)
Cats may enter Canada if accompanied by a certificate of an official government veterinarian(1). The certificate must clearly identify the animals and show that:
rabies has not existed in that country for the six (6) month period immediately preceding the shipment of the animals; and,
the animals have been in that country for the six (6) month period referred to in paragraph (a), or since birth.
The same applies to cats that originated from Canada and are being returned directly from a country designated by the Minister as having been free from rabies for not less than six (6) months. This would include cats coming out of a quarantine imposed by the exporting country before that quarantine period is completed.
As an alternative to the conditions above, the animals could enter Canada, subject to rabies vaccination as outlined in section 2 below.
As another alternative, the animals could be vaccinated upon arrival in Canada at the owner's expense.
SECTION 2
CATS FROM COUNTRIES WHERE RABIES IS PRESENT (OR NOT RECOGNIZED OFFICIALLY RABIES-FREE BY CANADA)
Cats may enter Canada if accompanied by a valid rabies vaccination certificate issued, in either English or French, by a licensed veterinarian(2) from the country of origin, which clearly identifies the cats and shows that they are currently vaccinated against rabies. This certificate should identify the animal, as in breed, colour, weight, etc., plus indicate the name of the licensed rabies vaccine used (trade name), serial number and duration of validity (up to 3 years). Please note that if a validity date does not appear on the certificate, then it will be considered a one year vaccine.
As an alternative, the animals could be vaccinated for rabies upon entry into Canada at the owner's expense.
Vaccination is not required if the animal is less than three (3) months of age.
SECTION 3
FEES
Fees are payable for inspection of cats being imported into Canada from countries other than the United States. In certain cases, cats imported from the United States will require inspection; inspection fees will apply. Upon arrival at the first port of entry in Canada, the cat and the accompanying paperwork will be inspected. The fee must be paid at the time of inspection.
The current fees are $30.00 + tax for the first animal in the shipment, and $5.00 + tax for each additional animal in the shipment.
If the option is taken to have a cat vaccinated upon arrival in Canada, the following fees apply: $55 + tax for the first animal in the shipment, and $30.00 + tax for each additional animal in the shipment.
SECTION 4
AUTOMATED IMPORT REFERENCE SYSTEM (AIRS)
The purpose of the AIRS is to provide information on import requirements for all commodities regulated by CFIA. The application uses a question and answer approach to guide the user through a series of questions about the Harmonized System (HS) Codes, origin, destination, end use and miscellaneous qualifiers of the product they wish to import.
If you are importing cats and the above conditions do not apply, please refer to AIRS
(http://www.airs-sari.agr.ca/airs-sari.asp)
HS Code Selection: 01 06 19 2084
(1) An official government veterinarian is a veterinarian who works for the government veterinary service in the country of origin.
(2) A licensed veterinarian is a veterinarian who is licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the country of origin.
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