Return horses to the USA, after temporary import from the USA: certificate 1175

Use these forms and guidance documents to return horses to the USA after a temporary import from the USA.

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the Guidance notes for certificate 1175 and guidance notes for Screwworm and FMD SUP certificate

Download a specimen certificate Return horses to the USA, after temporary import from the USA: EHC 1175, version 2, Support document: V1: SCREWWORM FMD SUP, version 1 and Application for APHA Veterinarian countersignature: ET145

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

  • a Government Gateway account
  • a Defra account

If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts, and so will your official vet or inspector.

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Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector.

Read the accessibility statement for this service.

Applying online means you can:

  • see the status of your applications
  • always use the latest version of the EHC
  • copy existing applications
  • apply for multiple certificates

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

  1. Find out about the requirements for export in the Guidance notes for certificate 1175 and guidance notes for Screwworm and FMD SUP certificate

  2. Download and fill in Return horses to the USA, after temporary import from the USA: EHC 1175, version 2 and Support document: V1: SCREWWORM FMD SUP, version 1

  3. Upload your application.

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877442060.

Find out about call charges.

Published 30 November 2018
Last updated 26 April 2023 + show all updates
  1. Piroplasmosis Addendum removed

  2. Screwworm and FMD SUP and Screwworm and FMD SUP NFG added

  3. Piroplasmosis Health Certificate Addendum document has been added to the certificate.

  4. EHC now available via EHC Online

  5. A new version of the EHC had been released.

  6. Guidance notes updated and application for APHA Veterinarian countersignature ET145 document added to page

  7. First published.