VS 17-29 Declaration of Importation

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it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control numbers for these information collections are 0579-0040, 0 5 7 9 - 0 2 1 8 , 0 5 7 9 - 0 2 2 8 ,
0579-0040, 0218,
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0228, 0393, and 0453
time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information.
1. PORT OF ARRIVAL
2. DATE OF ARRIVAL
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE
VETERINARY SERVICES

3. IMPORT PERMIT NUMBERS

DECLARATION OF IMPORTATION
4. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN OF HEALTH CERTIFICATE

(Animals, Animal Semen, Animal Embryos, Birds, Poultry,
or Hatching Eggs)

INSTRUCTIONS: Importer, owner, or authorized agent shall complete an original
and one copy, which shall be presented to Collector of Customs, at port of arrival for
appropriate distribution.
7. NAME AND ADDRESS OF IMPORTER (include ZIP code)

5. PORT OF EMBARKATION (city, country)

6. CARRIER AND VESSEL OR FLIGHT NUMBER

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF BROKER (if any) (include ZIP code and telephone number)

9. ANIMALS, ANIMAL SEMEN, ANIMAL EMBRYOS, BIRDS, POULTRY, OR HATCHING EGGS
A.

B.

C.
COMMON NAME
(for domestic livestock or poultry,
show breed and species)

NUMBER

SEX
(when it can
be determined)

10. NAME AND ADDRESS OF DESTINATION AFTER RELEASE (include ZIP code)

REMARKS

I hereby request quarantine or inspection service and agree to reimburse
Veterinary Services or pay in advance for the cost thereof, as may be required,
and waive all claim against Veterinary Services or their employees for
damages which may arise from such service.
The undersigned hereby certifies that the foregoing declaration is true and correct.
11. EXECUTED BY (Signature)

12. TYPE OR PRINT NAME AS SIGNED IN ITEM 11

13. TITLE

□ Authorized Agent

VS FORM 17-29
MAY 2017

14. DATE

□ Owner

□ Importer

Previous edition is obsolete.

D.
PURPOSE OF IMPORTATION
(dairy, feeding, grazing, breeding, racing, pleasure, slaughter, special breeding*,
hatching, exhibition, propagation, medical, scientific, educational, etc.)