It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements. The requirements to import live animals into the State of Hawaii are different to those of the continental United States.

Most birds species, except certain poultry, require two (2) permits (Plant Quarantine Import Permit and a Poultry and Bird Permit) from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture Livestock Disease Control Branch. Birds imported into the State of Hawaii from Australia must also comply with the US Department of Agriculture regulations.

Please refer to these and the Department’s websites for current information about exporting animals (including any suspensions).

Information about the process required to import animals into the State of Hawaii from Australia can be found on the State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture website.

Email

hdoa.info@hawaii.gov

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.

Transport requirements

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

Pre- and post-arrival quarantine requirements

The importing country may have specific pre- and post-arrival quarantine requirements and you should check this.

Note

The Honolulu International Airport is the only entry port for birds and all shipments are subject to inspection at the Airport Animal Quarantine Holding Facility prior to release.

Importing country website and information.

Entry last reviewed 12 March 2021.