Guidelines for import of Pet Animals

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....nimals (cats/dogs) are as follows: ITC (HS) Item Description Import Policy Policy Condition 01061900 - Mammals: -- Other Restricted Subject to Policy Condition 6 of this Chapter. Policy Condition (6): Import of Wild Animals (including their parts and products) as defined in the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 (as amended from time to time) is prohibited and those species which are listed in CITES are subject to the provisions of CITES. Policy Condition(7): Import of dogs is allowed only for the following specific purposes: - i. Pet dog with valid pet book and relevant records/documents in the name of importer. ii. Dogs imported by the R&D Organisations for conducting research with the recommendation of C....

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....ased on the justifications along with supporting documents to DAH&D. 3. The following mandatory documents are required when applying - Sl. Nature of import Documents required 1. Permanent Import i. Vaccination Book/Pet Passport/Pet Book ii. Certificate for Emotional Support iii. Passport of the Pet 2. Temporary Import i. Vaccination Book/Pet Passport/Pet Book ii. Certificate for Emotional Support iii. Passport of the Pet iv. Copy of return ticket or expected date of return v. The local host/relative/family who must submit an undertaking that in case the applicant/pet owner fails to take back the pet, he/she shall be liable for action under the Foreign Trade (Development & Regulation) Act, 1992....

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....l Officer/ Quarantine Officer (AQCS) of the ports mentioned at point 7 above after submitting a copy of import license issued by the DGFT and a copy of Health Certificate issued by the Veterinarian of the exporting country. The testing for diseases as prescribed in the health certificate should be conducted in the exporting country and all the test reports need to be accompanied with the animals. This NOC needs to be obtained from the Regional Officer/ Quarantine Officer seven days before the date of travel (relaxable up to 3 days depending on the specific circumstances). Note: Before filling the request for advance NOC to AQCS, the applicant may ensure the following compliances - i. In case of Transfer of Residence: Stay abroad....