Importation

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Importation
CDC’s role in importation covers human remains, certain animals and animal products including bushme...
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Bringing an Animal into the U.S.
CDC regulations govern the importation of animals capable of causing human disease.
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Bringing a Dog into the U.S.
CDC issues regulations to control the entry of dogs into the United States from other countries. The...
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Bringing Animal Products into the U.S.
People who bring wild animal products into the U.S. must meet CDC regulations and rules on importing...

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Laws and Regulations
CDC laws and regulations related to importation.
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Bringing Human Remains into the U.S.
CDC requirements for importing human remains depend on the purpose of importation, whether the body...
Illegal Stamp Bushmeat
Bushmeat
Learn what bushmeat is and the risks with associated with it.