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DEN

Dogs may enter from low risk rabies countries only

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Basic Port Information

  • Port Name: Denver (DEN)
  • Airport Code: DEN
  • City / State: Denver, Colorado, United States

Business Hours -8am to 4pm Closed weekends

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

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

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DEN Informal Clearance for Family pets – $164.80

 

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

 

For Pets arriving on Lufthansa Cargo, there is an additional handler fee of $150.00. This is the policy of the airline, not AVI Customs or CBP.

Import of Family Pets (Informal Clearance)
Import of Newly Purchased Pets (Formal Clearance)

Port of Entry: Denver (DEN)

*** Pets arriving on Lufthansa Airlines Cargo, are required to have an agent meet you at the cargo office at arrival, there is an additional fee for this of $150.00, this is the airline's policy. This agent is simply there to handle the documents for you, they do not handle your pets **

Denver (DEN) is a designated port of entry for pets entering the United States from low-risk or rabies-free countries. Our team provides reliable pet customs clearance support to ensure all import requirements are properly met.

We manage customs documentation, coordinate with airlines and CBP, and guide you through the clearance process to avoid delays or compliance issues at this port. Services are available for pet owners, professional pet shippers, and airlines.

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