Importations of Domestic Cats
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Related Pages: Cats 3
months and under | Cats 3 months and over (rabies-free
countries) | Cats 3 months and over (non rabies-free
countries) | Frequently Asked Questions
Domestic or pet cats less than three months of age
can enter Canada for any period of time without vaccination, quarantine, or certification.
Domestic cats three months of age and older can be imported into
Canada for any period of time without quarantine from any country; however, there are
different requirements for cats entering from either rabies-free countries or from those
countries that Canada does not consider to be free of rabies.
For more information, choose from the following links:
To determine whether the country of export is recognized as a rabies-free country by
Canada, please refer to the list of rabies-free countries.
Information on importing domestic cats three (3) months of
age or older from countries Canada considers to be rabies-free.
Information on importing domestic cats from countries
Canada does not consider to be rabies-free.
For all other domestic cat importations, please refer to the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS). AIRS provides
information on import requirements for all commodities regulated by the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency. Using a selection approach to the Harmonized System (HS) codes, origin,
destination, end use, and other qualifiers, AIRS guides users to the information needed
for the specific commodity being imported. The HS classification code for domestic cats is
01 06 19 2084.
For information on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Inspection
Fees.
For answers to frequently asked questions on the
importation of cats.
NOTE: If you frequently import domestic cats or import several cats at
one time, you may be asked to certify that they are your personal pets and that they are
not for resale.
Comments or requests for additional information.
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