staged / noindex / verified:false dog
United States to Japan pet travel rules
Origin-destination matrix scaffold for dogs. These values stay unverified and out of the index until Claude checks each field against official sources.
| Field | Staged value |
|---|---|
| Microchip | ISO 11784/11785 microchip requirement pending Claude verification for this route. |
| Rabies vaccination | Two primary rabies vaccinations required, administered at least 30 days apart, after microchipping. Then a booster at the appropriate interval to maintain continuous coverage. Specific timing rules apply — see process notes. |
| FAVN titer | Required. FAVN rabies antibody test timing and lab eligibility need Claude review before publishing as verified. |
| FAVN wait days | 180 days |
| Health certificate | USDA-accredited vet health certificate + USDA APHIS endorsement (APHIS 7001 form). Japan also requires a Japan-specific form. The animal quarantine service must approve documents before travel. |
| USDA APHIS endorsement | USDA APHIS endorsement requirement must be checked against the destination form and APHIS country page before verification. |
| Advance notification | 40 days |
| Quarantine | 12 hours mandatory inspection at a quarantine station. If all documents are correct and the 180-day wait has been observed, your pet will be released. Incomplete documentation results in extended quarantine (up to 180 days) at the owner's expense. |
| Entry-port restriction | Japan Animal Quarantine Service requires advance notification and inspection at an animal quarantine station. |
Official source
This route currently points to the destination authority source. Field-level verification is still pending.
Japan Animal Quarantine Service (MAFF)Review queue
- last_verified_date
- pending-Claude
- rule_change_date
- pending-Claude
- verified
- false