Pets Requiring Entry at a CDC at JFK ONLY
Authorized for High Risk Dog Entries - Rates on this page for CDC Clients processed at JFK
- Ports Of Entry
- JFKCDC
Basic Port Information -
Rates on this page are established for
The pets being processed through the JFK CDC Center pets ONLY
- Port Name: John F Kennedy Airport, New York
- Airport Code: JFK
- City / State: New York, NY
Business Hours 6AM to 4PM including weekends
CDC Inspection is not available on weekends in most cases.
• Non-Commercial - Personal Pets
• Commercial - Newly Purchased Pets
• Dogs from Low Risk Rabies Countries
• Exotic Pets
• Bird Imports with Mandatory Quarantine (Bird imports have a different fee, please see our exotic import page for details)
Commercial Imports (For dogs arriving from High Risk Countries) clearance date based on dog's eligibility for release
as a way to help reduce costs for pets arriving from high risk countries - we have established a reduced clearance rate for pet owners requiring entry and clearance through the JFK CDC Center
Customs can be cleared after vet inspections are complete from the approved CDC Animal Care Facility. This is not part of our service and must be arranged independently.
This is by appointment only, subject to space availability and prior arrangements with the ARK at JFK CDC Center
**We are not associated with The ARK at JFK, we are offering this rate for CDC clients to help mitigate the costs associated with imports from High Risk Countries**
Get Started with clearance
Need help with pet customs clearance? Our experienced team is ready to assist.
JFK Formal Customs Clearance rate for clients of the CDC Center is $155.25 plus any import tariff that may apply if this is a newly purchased pet.
Port of Entry: John F. Kennedy International port (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of the busiest U.S. ports of entry for live animal imports. AVI Customs Brokers provides professional customs clearance and coordination services to ensure pets arrive compliantly and without delays.
Our team works directly with Customs and Border Protection (CBP), airlines, and inspection authorities to manage documentation, inspections, and arrival logistics at JFK.