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Bringing a pets cremated remains to the USA, can it be done?

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Hi guys,

I have been on google trying to find the answer, and I can't find any relevant information. Does anyone have any experience with this? My cat just past away back home (NZ) and I am going to visit in March (I'm a permanent resident of the US) and get my girls remains and I'm hoping to bring them back to the US with me. Is this possible? She's been cremated and will be in a box. I just really want to know if I can have her come back home with me. Please help!

AOS with CR-1 Approved September 2014

Husband immigrated to New Zealand with me November 2016

Petition for IR-1 February 2018

02/02/18 Sent to Chicago lockbox from Auckland NZ

09/07/18 Arrived in the USA

12/19 Divorced

06/23 Naturalization window opens

06/12/23 N400 filed online

06/16/23 Status changed to Biometrics scheduled

07/07/23 Biometrics appointment

07/07/23 Status changed to Case is being actively reviewed

08/08/23 Status changed to Interview is scheduled

09/13/23 Interview - Approved

09/13/23 Status changed to Oath to be scheduled

09/14/23 Status changed to Oath scheduled

09/28/23 Oath appointment! I'm a US Citizen!

10/02/23 US Passport applied for with routine service and expedited shipping

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cbp.gov - if you can bring human remains cremated, you can bring pet ashes. I'd still go ahead and email cbp - they're very responsive.

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/237/kw/transporting%20cremated%20remains/session/L3RpbWUvMTQyMTkwMzM5MC9zaWQvX3dBODczZG0%3D/suggested/1

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Thank you for your help! I have emailed CBP to clarify that I can bring them in without any issue, due to the remains being cremated.

AOS with CR-1 Approved September 2014

Husband immigrated to New Zealand with me November 2016

Petition for IR-1 February 2018

02/02/18 Sent to Chicago lockbox from Auckland NZ

09/07/18 Arrived in the USA

12/19 Divorced

06/23 Naturalization window opens

06/12/23 N400 filed online

06/16/23 Status changed to Biometrics scheduled

07/07/23 Biometrics appointment

07/07/23 Status changed to Case is being actively reviewed

08/08/23 Status changed to Interview is scheduled

09/13/23 Interview - Approved

09/13/23 Status changed to Oath to be scheduled

09/14/23 Status changed to Oath scheduled

09/28/23 Oath appointment! I'm a US Citizen!

10/02/23 US Passport applied for with routine service and expedited shipping

11/08/23 US Passport received

11/11/23 Status changed to “Supporting documents mailed”

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