Laws and Regulations
Control of Communicable Diseases; Importation of Human Remains
For information on the Importation of Human Remains Final Rule.
Laws and Regulations Related to Animal Importation
African Rodents
Civets
Dogs
- Notice of Temporary Suspension of Dogs Entering the United States from Countries Classified as High Risk for Dog Rabies
- Proposed Updates to the Dog and Cat Importation Regulation (42 CFR 71.51)
- CDC published proposed updates to its dog and cat importation regulation (42 CFR 71.51) and related definitions (42 CFR 71.50) on July 10, 2023. The public comment period for the proposed rule ended on September 8, 2023. You may browse the posted comments at regulations.gov under Docket No. CDC-2023-0051 or RIN 0920-AA82. You may view the proposed rule on the Federal Register at Federal Register: Public Inspection: Control of Communicable Diseases; Foreign Quarantine: Importation of Dogs and Cats.
Nonhuman Primates
- Foreign Quarantine Regulations, Final Rule of HHS/CDC Nonhuman Primate Importation Regulation 42 Code of Federal Regulations Part 71.53.
- Disinfection and Decontamination of Items Used in the Transportation or Quarantine of Nonhuman Primates Imported under 42 CFR § 71.53 July 26, 2022. CDC NHP Disinfection Policy Statement
- Reporting Illness and Screening Test Results in Nonhuman Primates Imported under 42 CFR § 71.53 January 20, 2023. CDC Importer Reporting Policy Statement
- Treatment of Plasmodium Infections in Nonhuman Primates Imported under 42 CFR § 71.53 January 20, 2023. CDC NHP Plasmodium Policy Statement