AVI Customs Brokers | US Customs Clearance for Live Animals

Chicago

Dogs May Enter from Low Risk Rabies Countries Only

  • Ports Of Entry
  • Chicago

Basic Port Information

  • Port Name: Chicago O’Hare International Port
  • Airport Code: ORD
  • City / State: Chicago, Illinois

Business Hours -24/7

• Non-Commercial Personal Pets
• Commercial - Newly Purchased Pets
• Dogs from Low Risk Rabies Countries
• Exotic Pets

Hours vary based on inspection availability and airline schedules. Advance coordination is recommended.

Dogs from High Risk Rabies Countries, as defined by the CDC, are NOT ALLOWED to enter at this port

Vist CDC website for more info

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Need help with pet customs clearance? Our experienced team is ready to assist.

 

The Chicago Port Director has mandated that all pets arriving into ORD be filed as formal entries, regardless of if this is a new purchase or not.

 

ORD Formal Customs Clearance rate is $236.90 plus any import tariff that may apply if this is a newly purchased pet.

All pets for Chicago (Formal Clearance)

Port of Entry: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is a major U.S. port of entry for live animal imports. AVI Customs Brokers provides full-service customs clearance and compliance support to ensure pets arrive safely and in accordance with all federal regulations.

We coordinate closely with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), airlines, and inspection authorities to manage documentation, inspections, and port-specific procedures at ORD.

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