Import Regulations for Horses; Pre-Export Examination
Built by the Tribune's code from the Federal Register. No AI wrote this page. Published in the Federal Register April 10, 2026. Document 2026-06955. Updated Nov. 12, 2026.
- What it does
We are removing the requirement that horses offered for importation to the United States be accompanied by documentation of pre-export examination occurring within 48 hours of departure from the port of embarkation endorsed by a salaried veterinary medical officer. We have found that logistical barriers prevent affected parties from meeting this requirement at this time. This action removes the requirement, while keeping in place other requirements of the regulations.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's summary, as published in the Federal Register.
- What changed in the regulation
1 part of Title 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations:
Wording on eCFR: the day before it took effect and from the day it took effect (first part listed).
- Compared with
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has published 2 final rules in 2026 so far, compared with 3 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from Federal Register records since Jan. 1, 2025.
- Before this
1 earlier Federal Register document under regulation identifier 0579-AE88 since Jan. 1, 2025.
- What happens next and when
Effective May 11, 2026.
The agency's dates, word for word.
The record as published
| Document number | 2026-06955 |
|---|---|
| Action | Final rule. |
| Agencies | Agriculture Department; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service |
| Published | April 10, 2026 |
| Effective date | May 11, 2026 |
| Regulation identifier (RIN) | 0579-AE88 |
| Docket | APHIS-2025-0018 |
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