It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.

Information about the process required to import guinea pigs into the United States of America can be found on the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention websites.

Additionally, animals carrying diseases of risk to domestic or wild animals are subject to regulations from the US Fish and Wildlife Service as they may be considered injurious species.

Email

VS.Live.Animal.Import.Export@aphis.usda.gov

The requirements to import live animals into the State of Hawaii and the island territory of Guam are subject to locally imposed quarantine requirements. For example, pet guinea pigs may be prohibited from entry or possession by private individuals in these jurisdictions.

Note

Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.

As required by the importing country.

There is a Live Laboratory Mammals and their Material (for research purposes) Guideline available for guinea pigs that are imported for research purposes.

Transport requirements

The importing country may have specific transport requirements and you should check this.

Based on importing country website and information.

Entry last reviewed 30 March 2021.