For information on importing soil, including clay, sand, mud, mine tailings, core samples, marine sediments, etc. As with plants, import requirements for animals and animal products depend on both the species and the country of origin and, in some cases, on their destination and use in this country. For detailed information, go directly to animal and animal products import information . Calif. Honolulu, Hawaii. Imports of deer and elk and other Cervidae and llamas and alpacas and other camelids have the same general requirements as livestock.
Special rules apply for imported zoo animals .
Special rules apply for imports of ostriches and emus and other ratites. Calif. Hidalgo, Texas Los Angeles, Calif. Honolulu, Hawaii. Personally owned pet birds from Canada can enter without quarantine because Canada's animal disease programs and import rules are similar to those of the United States. An annual lottery determines which importers have access to this facility. Animal products , such as dairy products, meats, hides, skins, and trophies are restricted if they originate in countries that have a different disease status than the United States.