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Customs & quarantine dossier

SFO to HND pet dog travel customs requirements

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

Visa start dates do not wait for titer clocks — start the vault at offer-accept.

Quarantine

Japan AQS — shortened quarantine if titer pathway complete

Rabies titer / wait

FAVN + waiting period for reduced quarantine

Airline note

SFO→HND tech-relocations need polished digital dossiers for visa-tied move dates.

Key forms

Documents for SFO → HND

  • AQS notification
  • FAVN
  • USDA-endorsed certificate
  • Airline acceptance

Operational workflow

Customs & Quarantine Dossier Checklist

  1. 1

    AQS notification

    File within official windows.

  2. 2

    Sequence audit

    Microchip → vaccine → titer chronology.

  3. 3

    USDA endorsement

    Book inside Japan validity window.

  4. 4

    Cargo allotment

    Reserve before seasonal embargos.

  5. 5

    Brachycephalic check

    Airline policy letter on file.

  6. 6

    Arrival logistics

    Handler + AQS hours + client pickup.

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.