Specialized - LIVE

Specialized Solution for Special Cargo

'Specialized-LIVE' is the perfect solution for optimal transportation of live animals including pets, horses, pigs, chicks, etc. We use the latest aircraft with temperature controls and ventilation systems to carry live animals safely and healthily all over the world.

Type of Live Animals

All live animals listed on the IATA Live Animal Regulation (LAR)

Classified per product code

Product code	Remark
AV 1	All other living animals, including dogs, birds, cats, etc
AV 2	Livestock sold in units of position, including horses, cattle, pigs, etc.
AV 3	Tropical fishes, corals, hatching eggs, and baby poultry

Service Features

We carry live animals safely and securely to the destination while complying with the IATA Live Animal Regulations and relevant regulations of applicable nations for the entirety of carriage, including receiving, loading, unloading, storing, and delivering.
Animal breeders and/or veterinarians can accompany live animals if necessary.

Acceptance Check Lists

Quarantine Regulations of Arrival country
Required Documents
Adequacy of Cage or Pen (Size, Material)
Forbidden Items by CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna)

Charges

Applying Charge
Example

If dog/cat’s weight is 10 kg, cage’s weight is 15 kg and cage’s dimension is 60*80*50 cm, then
1. Actual Weight : 10+15=25 kg
2. Volume Weight : 60*80*50 cm/6000=40 kg
3. Chargeable Weight of 40 kgs is applied for this shipment
- Applying Charge - The larger among “Live Animal Quantity + Cage weight” and “Volume Weight” is applied.
Airfreight Charge
- Airfreight Charge and Extra Charges (fuel surcharge, security surcharge and others)

Korean Air Services

Korean Air provides special care and excellent services for live animals and handles safely pursuant to IATA regulations.
Traveling with Pet

Preparations and Factors to be considered before dispatch

Necessary arrangements and check in advance
- A health certificate issued by the vetarinary authority of the exporting country confirming the animal's microchip number and the result of the rabies antibody test
- The injection is to be taken 30 days prior to the planned dispatch so that the immune system is developed against the disease.(USA requires that the dogs are vaccinated 28 days before traveling and it should be 3 months(12 weeks or 84 days) after their date of birth.)
- The proof of injection against rabies must be obtained in advance as the majority of countries require it. The rabies-neutralizing antibody test must be administered by an internationally approved laboratory or by the competent authority of the exporting country before maximum 24 months prior to boarding.
- Certain countries may impose embargo on cats/dogs to be imported from countries where cases of rabies were detected. If such cases should arise or there is an extra quarantine period required, the shipper will burden any and all extra expense incurred as a result thereof.
- Check with CITES (Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species) if the animal is not acceptable for air transport.
The import regulations in the destination
- The customer (or an agent) must obtain the import permission from the related authorities in the destination.
Most international shipment cases are processed through agents specializing in airfreight, as such, an agent that the customer prefers must be chosen. (About 10 to 14 days prior to the dispatch)
- Cats/Dogs are accepted for air transport only for KE ONLINE routes.
  To find an agent, please contact the Korean Air Office in your region.
Cats/Dogs are accepted for air transport only for KE ONLINE routes
Implement of Quarantine Reinforcement for Dog/Cat (Effective 1st of December, 2012)
- Microchip must be transplanted and the transplant number must be entered on the quarantine certificate.
- Rabies vaccination record, Antibodies value must be entered on the quarantine certificate.
- EU PET Passport and the quarantine certificates issued by Korean government are accepted.
  (Microchip number, listing for rabies antibody test results related issues are required)
Please refer to the reinforced Quarantine of Dog/Cat for Korea bound in the following
- Frequently Asked Questions
  FAQ
- Revised animal quarantine procedure for Dog/Cat
  Revised animal quarantine procedure for Dog/Cat
- Homepage for Animal, Plant and Fisheries Quarantine & Inspection Agency. Download the Brochure
  Brochure

Considering the Suitability for Air Carriage (Age Factor)

Bound for the United States
- Age Factor : Must be over 6 months (180 days) old
- Same as age factor for Purpose of commercial and personal pet
Except bound for the United States
- must be over 3 months (90 days) old. (Check the Quarantine regulation of Destination)
  Reference website(Check age restrictions of state) : APHIS(Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

Required Documents

Quarantine Certificate (Issued by Quarantine station, usually a local office is located near the airport)
- When applying for a Quarantine Certificate, the followings must be indicated (in English) : Kind of the animal, Gender, Age, Area of birth, the names and addresses of the shipper and the consignee)
Shipper’s certificate (to be completed in duplicate) The Format of the Certificate (The form can be obtained at the airport)
The Format of the Certificate

Cage Standard Requirements

Cage size = Dog/Cat size + enough space to turn about normally (at least over 6 inch of length and 4 inch of height)
The usage of cages with all six sides of metal mesh is not allowed according to IATA LAR at least 2 sides (the floor and ceiling mandatory) must be made of solid surface.
The dogs of violent nature, such as Pitbulls, and/or whose actual weight exceeds 30 kg. The cages must be made of solid wood/metal or rigid plastic cages. In case of animals of such characteristics.

Restrictions (International Animal Transport and Quarantine Office Regulations)

According to IATA LAR, the females in heat(oestrus), females with suckling young, unweaned animals (dogs/cats) and the animals under 3 months in age are not acceptable for air transport.
There is an extra quarantine period required for cats/dogs imported from countries where cases of rabies were detected. If such cases should arise the shipper will burden any extra expense incurred thereof.
Countries where cases of rabies were found
- All countries except Japan, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, Portugal, Guam, Hawaii, Malaysia, Switzerland, Ireland, Singapore, United Kingdom, etc.
- There are countries that impose total embargo on cats/dogs imported from countries where cases of rabies were detected. Ex) Indonesia. The shipper must check for embargo practices of the respective country.
Providing food and water for the animals is solely shipper’s responsibility and a carrier can not do so of its own accord.
- The only exception is that if, the flight duration exceeds 12 hours, then the representative of the carrier can provide food/water for the animals according to the instructions affixed to the cage. The shipper has the responsibility to affix special feeding and watering instructions to the container.
Stocking Density
- In general one cage contains only one dog/cat.
  Other restriction or exception need to check each country’s state variations
- There are restrictions depending on the ventilation/oxygen supply, maximum allowed number of cages and other transport restrictions according to aircraft type.

Restriction on transporting brachycephalic(snub-nosed) dogs and cats

Brachycephalic(snub-nosed) dogs and cats, which are susceptible to breathing difficulties or death during
air flight due to their anatomical structure, cannot be carried as cargo (effective date : 01ST Oct. 2020)

Restriction breeds

	Breeds
Dog	Newfoundland, Dogo Argentino, Dogue de Bordeaux, Lhasa Apso, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bulldog, Brussels Griffon, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu, American Bully, Affenpinscher, English Toy Spaniel, King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Japanese Chin, Chow Chow, Cane Corso, Pug, Pekingese, Tibetan Spaniel
Cat	Burmese, British Shorthair, Scottish Fold, Exotic, Persian, Himalayan

Rodents

Korean Air prohibits the transportation of rodents for the safety of aircraft.
Rodents : Mouse, Hamster, Mole, Squirrel, Beaver, Chinchillas, Guinea Pigs, Rabbit, etc.

Primates

In order to protect the extinct animal, Korean Air prohibits the transportation of Primates for experimental purpose.
Primates : Monkey, Orangutan, Chimpanzee, etc.
Exceptions : For the purpose of zoo exhibition, pet.

Shark’s Fin

In order to protect animals, Korean Air prohibits the transportation of Shark’s Fin.

Forbidden Live Animal on the passenger flight

Pig, Goat, Sheep : They can make Stench or Noise.
Snake : Passenger may feel disgust/horror.

Brachycephalic(Snub-nosed) Dogs and Cats

For safe transportation of pets, Korean Air prohibits the transport of dogs and cats that are at risk of death breathing difficulties during air travel.
Restriction breeds
Dogs : Newfoundland, Dogo Argentino, Dogue de Bordeaux, Lhasa Apso, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bulldog, Brussels Griffon, Shar Pei, Shih Tzu,
American Bully, Affenpinscher, English Toy Spaniel, King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua, Japanese Chin, Chow Chow, Cane Corso, Pug,
Pekingese, Tibetan Spaniel
Cats : Burmese, British Shorthair, Scottish Fold, Exotic, Persian, Himalayan

Download & Reference Links

Traveling with Pet
FAQ
Revised animal quarantine procedure for Dog/Cat
Homepage and Brochure for Animal, Plant and Fisheries Quarantine & Inspection Agency
APHIS(Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)
Shipper’s certificate (to be completed in duplicate) The Format of the Certificate

Contact

Please contact the closest Korean Air Office or an agent of your choice for further info.