SectionsAnimal Guidelines for Importation to Hawaii
The Hawai`i Department of Agriculture's Plant Quarantine Branch regulates the importation of non-domestic animals (any animal not considered to be domesticated and common in Hawai`i). Domesticated animals are those animals bred for the purpose of living near or about the habitations of humans. Examples of domesticated animals include: dogs, cats, cattle, swine, poultry, sheep and horses. Domesticated animals are regulated by the Hawai`i Department of Agriculture's Animal Industry Division. For more information on guidelines for importing domesticated animals select either: "Rabies Quarantine for Dogs and Cats" or "Importing Livestock to Hawai`i." Some non-domestic animals are allowed into the State while others are not. Link to Plant Quarantine Non-Domestic and Microorganism List for more information or contact PQ with questions at (808) 832-0566 or (808) 837-8413. For example, the following are prohibited from entry or possession by private individuals in the State.
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