MAINE POE

[Maggie_Kenyth 1]

I'm not sure if this is where I am suppose to post this.. lol. I was thinking of having my POE at Maine.

I have a document printed from the American Vet Medical Assoc website, article for state legislative resources dated Nov. 2009 that states for maine if my cats are not for exhibition they do not require a certificate of vet inspection.

Do you think that is sufficient or should I try and find something from the government of Maine's website? Has anyone else crossed with their cats through maine?

Also I will have a list of my items, we're travelling by car. Besides the list, and the documents/visa I will have. Is there anything else I should request for my move? The car is not mine and it will not be staying in the states either. My dad is driving me, will he be required to show proof that he is returning?

Also I bought my wedding dress just recently, from the states, and paid a customs fee etc. I will bring that.. but I should not be charged duty on that right?

Thanks for the help

Edited April 14, 2010 by Maggie_Kenyth

[Boiler 44,874]

You need to look at the Federal Regulations.

[Bernie C 24]

I may be wrong but I believe the following to be accurate.

The importation of cats and dogs is regulated by the CDC. See below (some states may specifically have additional requirements beyond what the CDC recommends.

Bringing a Cat into the United States

A general certificate of health is not required by CDC for entry of pet cats into the United States, although some airlines or states may require them. However, pet cats are subject to inspection at ports of entry and may be denied entry into the United States if they have evidence of an infectious disease that can be transmitted to humans. If a cat appears to be ill, further examination by a licensed veterinarian at the owner's expense might be required at the port of entry.

Cats are not required to have proof of rabies vaccination for importation into the United States. However, some states require vaccination of cats for rabies, so it is a good idea to check with state and local health authorities at your final destination.

[AandB 3]

I may be wrong but I believe the following to be accurate.

The importation of cats and dogs is regulated by the CDC. See below (some states may specifically have additional requirements beyond what the CDC recommends.

Bringing a Cat into the United States

A general certificate of health is not required by CDC for entry of pet cats into the United States, although some airlines or states may require them. However, pet cats are subject to inspection at ports of entry and may be denied entry into the United States if they have evidence of an infectious disease that can be transmitted to humans. If a cat appears to be ill, further examination by a licensed veterinarian at the owner's expense might be required at the port of entry.

Cats are not required to have proof of rabies vaccination for importation into the United States. However, some states require vaccination of cats for rabies, so it is a good idea to check with state and local health authorities at your final destination.

Where did u find that? I need to know what i have to do to import my dog to the USA! It's a chihuahua, and we're gonna move with my car!

[Kimbear 53]

Not sure about cats, but for my dogs all i needed was to bring and updated rabies certificate. They just glanced at it and that was it. It has to have the type of vaccine and brand name on it as well as the date it was given and the dogs prominant breed on the certificate, ie: my lab / dane mix is more lab then anything so it had to show Lab on it.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I moved my 6 cats with me from Ontario to Georgia. They had no requirements for the border except that if they looked unhealthy upon inspection the border authorities have the right to call a vet at my expense and have the animals checked out. I did have copies of all of their health records from my vet (to pass to their new vet here) and they were up to date on all of their shots, including rabies - but it wasn't required. You should have no trouble bringing your cats into the US. When you get to the state you are moving to, check into their requirements. Almost all states do have a mandatory rabies vaccination requirement but it isn't required at the federal level. Dogs do need to have proof of an up to date rabies shot, however, to enter the US.

No, you won't have to pay duty on the dress since you are bringing it back to the US - have the receipt showing where it was purchased. You may be able to claim a refund of the duty paid to Canada for the dress since it isn't remaining in Canada. Check with Neiks about that - she is a Canadian border guard and is more familiar with things like this.

Don't be surprised if they don't even look at the list of your belongings - I had mine ready as well - along with the phytosanitary certificates for the houseplants I brought - and no one looked at any of the documentation:-).

Have a good POE - you sound like you are good to go.

Here is the link to import requirements for pets: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/animals/animal_import/animal_imports_pets.shtml

Edited April 14, 2010 by Kathryn41

[Maggie_Kenyth 1]

thanks everyone, I really appreciate the information and helpful tips!!!