Importation

CDC regulations govern the importation of animals and animal products that can cause human disease

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Importation

CDC’s role in importation covers human remains, certain animals and animal products including bushme…

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July 18, 2024

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Bringing an Animal into the U.S.

CDC regulations govern the importation of animals capable of causing human disease.

July 18, 2024

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Bringing a Dog into the U.S.

CDC issues regulations to control the entry of dogs into the United States from other countries. The…

Aug. 1, 2024

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Bringing Animal Products into the U.S.

People who bring wild animal products into the U.S. must meet CDC regulations and rules on importing…

July 18, 2024

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Laws and Regulations

CDC laws and regulations related to importation.

July 18, 2024

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Bringing Human Remains into the U.S.

CDC requirements for importing human remains depend on the purpose of importation, whether the body…

July 18, 2024

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Bushmeat

Learn what bushmeat is and the risks with associated with it.

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