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TPA

Dogs may enter from low risk rabies countries only

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Basic Port Information

  • Port Name: Tampa (TPA)
  • Airport Code: TPA
  • City / State: Tampa, Florida, United States

Business Hours -8am to 5pm Closed weekends

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

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

For more info visit the CDC

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TPA Informal Clearance for Family pets – $164.80

 

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

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

Port of Entry: Tampa (TPA)

Tampa (TPA) is an approved U.S. port of entry for pets arriving from low-risk or rabies-free countries. This port permits pet imports when all required U.S. customs and federal entry requirements are properly met.

Our experienced team assists with the full customs clearance process, including document verification, coordination with carriers and authorities, and guidance through CBP procedures to ensure a smooth and timely release.