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Customs & quarantine dossier

LAX to NRT pet dog travel customs requirements

High-urgency compliance checklist for Los Angeles → Tokyo Narita pet relocation — rabies titer waits, DEFRA/USDA/AVS/DAFF forms, and quarantine gates for agencies and private clients.

Narita arrivals still fail on microchip chronology. Sequence audit is non-negotiable.

Quarantine

Japan Narita AQS — same national rules as HND; facility logistics differ by airport

Rabies titer / wait

FAVN + waiting period for shortened quarantine pathway

Airline note

NRT cargo ops may differ from HND — confirm ground handler and after-hours AQS coverage.

Key forms

Documents for LAX → NRT

  • AQS notification
  • FAVN serology
  • USDA-endorsed health certificate
  • Flight acceptance

Operational workflow

Customs & Quarantine Dossier Checklist

  1. 1

    Choose HND vs NRT deliberately

    Align arrival airport with AQS hours, handler, and client pickup logistics.

  2. 2

    Titer dossier completeness

    Include lab letterhead, microchip number match, and draw dates.

  3. 3

    USDA timing

    Endorsement must fall inside Japan’s acceptance window.

  4. 4

    Cargo booking

    Secure live-animal allotment before peak season embargos.

  5. 5

    Owner briefing

    Prepare Japanese/English packet for AQS inspection day.

  6. 6

    Contingency kennel

    Document backup housing if inspection extends quarantine.

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.