Customs & quarantine dossier
CDG to JFK pet dog travel customs requirements
High-urgency compliance checklist for Paris → New York pet relocation — rabies titer waits, DEFRA/USDA/AVS/DAFF forms, and quarantine gates for agencies and private clients.
CDG→JFK agencies lose clients when CDC packets are incomplete 48 hours before departure.
Quarantine
No routine US federal quarantine for qualifying dogs
Rabies titer / wait
CDC pathway dependent; EU rabies certificates usually central
Airline note
EU→US still trips on CDC form errors. Mirror every passport page into the vault.
Key forms
Documents for CDG → JFK
- EU pet passport / health cert
- CDC dog import docs
- USDA as applicable
- Airline acceptance
Operational workflow
Customs & Quarantine Dossier Checklist
- 1
EU passport audit
Scan rabies pages, microchip, and vet stamps for legibility.
- 2
CDC packet
Complete current US dog import documentation pathway.
- 3
Airline breed policy
Clear brachycephalic and crate rules in writing.
- 4
Connection heat plan
Avoid risky summer tarmac transfers.
- 5
US recipient briefing
Who collects, which docs are printed vs digital.
- 6
Post-arrival vet slot
Optional wellness exam booked for jet-lagged pets.
Connected corridors
Related relocation routes
PetClues is not veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for diagnosis, treatment, and urgent medical decisions. Relocation rules change — verify with official DEFRA, USDA, CDC, AVS, DAFF, and AQS sources before ticket issuance.