M2 Transportation Services

Export: Rules, Regulations, and Information

U.S. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

At the time of export, M2 Transport will generate a commercial invoice that includes the declared value of the animal being shipped, stating the name and address of the purchaser/consignee and the name and address of the seller/ shipper. This information is provided by the owner/agent of the specific animal being exported. This commercial invoice is coupled with other pertinent export documentation and is then presented to U.S. Customs at the time of departure.

USDA – APHIS – United States Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. Each animal must travel with a USDA stamped export/health certificate. To obtain these pertinent documents there are required blood tests, completed quarantine regulations and various other vaccinations that will be required. These guidelines will vary from country to country - please contact M2 Transport or the U.S.D.A. area office in your respective locations for country specific regulations.

Please be aware of the following information:

All blood tests and health certificates will be completed by an accredited vet, registered with the USDA in the state of practice.

All health certificates will be presented to the U.S. Department of Agriculture area vet in the state of origin of the exported horse for seal and endorsement.

Any horse arriving at the port of export without signed and sealed documents clearly indicating the description of the horse to be exported will be prevented from leaving the U.S. by the USDA port veterinarian.