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from Bahrain to washington DC

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Question
Hi,

I plan on travelling from Bahrain to washington DC, and I want to bring my cat with me via cargo or excess baggage (qatar airways). What kind of paperwork needed for the cat's entry to US (washington DC)? I was told that I need an import permit for the US.
Does the cat need a microchip?

thanks

Answer
No import permit nor microchip is required.  Only a health cert
issued within 10 days of travel and a valid rabies vac
Do bring as excess baggage as this is much cheaper and would clear
customs with you.
Contact passenger reservation people at Qatar air
Regards, Jerry Mishler