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2020 ] DEPARTMENTAL CLARIFICATIONS T61

Sl. Scenario Procedure to be adopted before arrival
No.
mentioned at Sl. 1 & 2 format in the above said O.M
above including : 2. Importer to obtain Import License from
i. Pets brought by the DGFT.
passengers for short 3. Importer to apply for advance NOC to
stay. AQCS and obtain the same.
ii. Import of Commer- 4. Airline will not lift the live animal until
cial Dogs for advance NOC from AQCS is obtained by
Commercial purpose the Importer.
(For R&D purpose
with
recommendation of
CPCSEA/Security
purpose).
5.2 On arrival, the Customs Officers shall allow clearance only based on
final NOC provided by AQCS after the examination of said pets/live animals
and production of DGFT license and/or clearance of WCCB, wherever
applicable. For the procedures related to clearance by AQCS, the above said O.M
referred in para 2 may be referred to.
6. These instructions may be brought the notice of the
trade/airlines/carriers by issuing suitable Trade/Public Notices. Suitable
Standing order/instructions may be issued for the guidance of the filed officers.
7. Difficulties faced, if any, may be brought to the notice of the Board
immediately.
Annexure-1
Veterinary Health Certificate for Import of Pet Dogs into India
(As per Annex 1.1.1 of above said O.M., dated 15-7-2020 by DAHD)

1. Owner
Name and Address of the owner(s) of the dog(s) ………………………………
Contact No. : ………………………………………………………………...
Email : ………………………………………………………………...
………………………………………………………………...
2. Description
Breed of Dog : ………………………………………………………………………
Age or date of birth : ………………………………………………………………
Sex : ………………………………………………………………………………….
Colour : ……………………………………………………………………………...
Coat type and marking/Distinguish mark : ……………………………………
Identification/Microchip number : ………………………………………………
3. Additional Information
Country of origin : …………………………………………………………………

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