What crosses here
A livestock inspection gateway operates near the Mariposa crossing — a working facility for animal shipments, not a public crossing. No car or pedestrian route exists here, and no wait times are published for it. Travellers use Mariposa, DeConcini or Morley Gate.
Animal shipments
The rules are species- and direction-specific, and they move quickly — check APHIS’s current notices before planning any shipment. As of the late-August 2026 notices: the approved Nogales corrals handle U.S. exports of horses, cattle and pigs to Mexico; Nogales remained closed for livestock imports from Mexico, with only Douglas reopened; and Mexico was prohibiting U.S. cattle and equine exports because of New World screwworm. A printed, APHIS-endorsed paper health certificate must accompany covered live-animal exports. For equine imports, APHIS publishes vs.nogales.poe@usda.gov for appointments.
Quick answers
Can a passenger car or pedestrian use the livestock gateway?
No. This is an animal-inspection facility with no established public access — it is not a passenger or walking route. The Nogales traveller crossings are Mariposa, DeConcini and Morley Gate.
Are livestock imports through Nogales open now?
Not at the late-August 2026 notices: APHIS listed Nogales as closed for livestock imports, with only Douglas reopened for cattle. These animal-health rules change fast — verify with APHIS on the day.
What do I need to export animals through Nogales?
The approved corrals cover horses, cattle and pigs bound for Mexico, and covered exports need a printed, APHIS-endorsed health certificate — but at the checked date Mexico was prohibiting U.S. cattle and equine exports over New World screwworm. Confirm species-specific status with APHIS before moving animals.