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Generally, horse owners will enlist the services of a broker/shipping agent to bring a horse into the United States. While APHIS does not require use of a broker/shipping agent for importing horses, experienced brokers can be very helpful.
Generally, horse owners will enlist the services of a broker/shipping agent to bring a horse into the United States. While APHIS does not require use of a broker/shipping agent for importing horses, experienced brokers can be very helpful.
They coordinate the efforts of airlines, customs brokers, APHIS and other partner government agencies to ensure the safety of the animals, facilitate clearance of the shipment, and schedule a timely arrival. These agents are familiar with the documents and processing associated with import and export regulations.
Some key services an experienced broker/shipping agent can provide include:
Additional services a broker/shipping agent can provide include:
The broker/shipping agent is responsible for planning the travel route, submitting it to the appropriate veterinary authorities, and identifying emergency layover sites if needed. They serve as the courier for pre-import blood testing for National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). The broker/shipping agent needs to identify at least one point of contact along the travel route within the continental United States in the event of an emergency. If there are any changes to the itinerary, the importer notifies APHIS in writing a minimum of 15 days prior to the change.
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