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Animal Quarantine and Certification Service (AQCS)
AQCS Import Clearance System: A Gateway for Animal Imports
AQCS has launched an innovative web portal to streamline the import process for pets, livestock products, and other animal commodities. This user-friendly platform simplifies the clearance process, ensuring seamless and efficient importation.
Benefits of AQCS Import Clearance System
- Reduced processing time: Animals under quarantine observation can be cleared within 1-2 days, expediting the import process.
- Automated verification: The system verifies application forms and supporting documents electronically, minimizing errors and delays.
- Electronic document submission: All necessary documents can be submitted online, eliminating the need for physical copies.
Key Features of the System
- Client Form: Applicants complete a comprehensive form to initiate the import process.
- MS Excel Application: Verifiers can easily assess and verify applications using the standardized spreadsheet format.
- Verifier App: Verifiers utilize a mobile application for on-the-spot verification and approval.
Compliance and Requirements
To ensure compliance, applicants must submit the following required documents with their application form:
- Health certificate for the animal
- Import permit from AQCS
- Veterinary history of the animal
- Evidence of vaccination and other health requirements
For travelers bringing ten or more cats and/or dogs to Korea, an advance notification form must be submitted to AQCS prior to arrival.
Conclusion
AQCS's Import Clearance System is a game-changer for animal imports, transforming the process into a seamless and efficient experience. This innovative portal empowers applicants, veterinarians, and AQCS officers to collaborate effectively, ensuring the safe and timely importation of animals, livestock products, and other vital animal commodities.