Puppy from Tokyo Narita to USA

Response: This was the situation... we went & spent the summer in Japan visiting my husbands family. We wanted to bring an akita puppy back with us but our airline (singapore) would not transport the breed. In addition there was an embargo with many airlines against transporting pets during the summer. Given that no one responded to our post we thought it was a mute point. We are now back in the United States. We would still love to have a puppy sent to us and can contact the breeders over there to see what they have available... typically an akita puppy at 8 weeks weighs about 15 lbs but would be closer to 20 lbs by 12 weeks. At this young of an age there wouldn't be any rabies vaccinations given. To answer your other question, I could meet you at SFO & LAX to receive the puppy and then fly back to IAH. The carrier you mentioned would probably be too small for an akita puppy as they are quite big even at 8-12 weeks. But I don't mind the puppy going in cargo as I've shipped dogs around the world (8/23/2009)

Response: A general certificate of health is not required by CDC for entry of pet dogs into the United States, although some airlines or states may require them. However, pet dogs are subject to inspection at ports of entry and may be denied entry into the United States if they have evidence of an infectious disease that can be transmitted to humans. If a dog appears to be ill, further examination by a licensed veterinarian at the owner's expense might be required at the port of entry. Proof of Rabies Vaccination: Dogs must have a certificate showing they have been vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days prior to entry into the United States. These requirements apply equally to service animals such as Seeing Eye dogs. Importation of Unvaccinated Dogs: Dogs not accompanied by proof of rabies vaccination, including those that are too young to be vaccinated (i.e. less than 3 months of age), may be admitted if the importer completes a confinement agreement (see below) and confines (8/24/2009)

Response: These were the quotes that I got from a pet shipper out of Tokyo. The charges were so outrageous that we decided (prior to receiving your email) that my husband would probably fly to Tokyo to pick the puppy up (once a puppy was located). Some of these charges will still apply, most will not. Export customs clearance (approx. $59.) Terminal charge - might not be charged ($94.50), Quarantine (if necessary--probably won't be) $120., Bonded area truckage (not needed) $150. Agency fee(not needed) $250. Airfreight charge $1073. I've had dogs shipped to me from Australia, Taiwain, and Canada and none of them had the outrageous fees of Japan. Also, do you know Japanese at all in order to talk with someone or get the veterinary clearance at the airport --I know all dogs going commercial as cargo need to pass through the veterinarian as outgoing cargo prior to departure? (8/23/2009)

Response: This is dizzying using uships' message system! are you on facebook by any chance? (8/24/2009)