Export of Swine to the USA (HA 1938)

Please be advised that a new certificate to export swine to the USA, HA1938 - EXPORT OF SWINE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Amended January 10, 2017), is now available and must be used. The animals must be inspected within 14 days of exportation.

Old certificates endorsed by CFIA prior to January 12, 2017 will be accepted by the USDA at the port of entry. Exporters should check with the port of entry for their acceptance of the load prior to sending swine on the old certificate.

Inspection limits as follows still exist on the old health certificate: isowean piglets (14 - 28 days old) – within seventy-two (72) hours prior to export; feeder/weanling Pigs (40 – 70 lbs) – within seven (7) to ten (10) days prior to export; breeding pigs (6 month of age or older) – within thirty (30) days prior to export. For isoweans, feeders/weanling pigs, variances of inspection dates up to 14 days prior to export may be made with USA Port of Entry Veterinary approval.

The new certificate is to be used immediately.