Permit to Import

Any person, business or entity that imports animals or animal reproductive products, rams over 6 months of age, wild and exotic animals and stallions or semen that test positive for Equine Viral Arteritis (EVA).

You, your private veterinarian, or your brand inspector can contact the office at the following phone numbers: 360-902-1878 Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 1-800-942-1035 Afterhours, weekends, and holidays or you can apply by completing an application form located at: Web Entry Permits

There is no cost to this permit.

Either a brand inspection number or Certificate of Veterinary Health number is required to complete the permit.

Any positive test result, not obtaining import tests that might be required, not obtaining a brand inspection or health certificate will influence the decision to grant an import permit.

The average response time, based on 2017 data, is 24 hours after an inspection of the animals is completed and either a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection or Brand Inspection has been issued.

The permit is valid for 30 days.

RCW 16.36.040 and WAC 16-54-030.

Contacts:
Department of Agriculture
Animal Health Program
P.O. Box 42577
Olympia, WA 98504-2577
Email: ahealth@agr.wa.gov
FAX: 360-902-2087
Phone: 360-902-1878 or 1-800-942-1035