Export Animal Products to China
NOTE: The Special Administrative Regions of China (Hong Kong and Macau) have import requirements separate from China. For known import protocols for Hong Kong, please visit the International Animal Product Regulations (IREGs) page for Hong Kong. For non-posted animal product requirements for Hong Kong and for all animal product requirements for Macau, exporters should work with their importers in these respective regions.
Alert
Important information regarding trade bans on various products (113.2 KB) - August 2025
Important Information Regarding Feathers and Down to China (28.7 KB) - January 2026
Commodity Specific Information
Animal Cell Lines (113.2 KB) - August 2025
Artemia (110.68 KB) - July 2025
Biological Samples (81.31 KB) - August 2025
Culture Media (111.77 KB) - August 2025
Dairy - Milk and milk-based products for human consumption (10.97 KB) - October 2016
Fishmeal, Fish Oil, and other Exclusively-Fish-Based Proteins (11.27 KB) - July 2012
Gelatin for technical use (79.57 KB) - October 2005
Hides - Other than Raw Deer (174.95 KB) - August 2025
Hides - Raw Deer (124.69 KB) - (August 2025 - NOT FOR USE UNTIL October 1, 2025)
Pet Foods Containing Animal Origin Ingredients
- General Information (156.64 KB) - July 2025
- Certificate for Pet Foods (221.27 KB) - June 2020
Rendered Poultry and Feather Meals (170.32 KB) - July 2025
Non-Ruminant Feeds, Feed Ingredients, and Animal Fats (152.73 KB) - July 2025
Tallow (for Industrial Use (146.47 KB) - July 2025
Need Help Exporting Animal Products?
Certificate Endorsement
Contact APHIS Veterinary Services' Product Certificate Team for animal product export certificate endorsement or questions.
Product Certificate Team
Email: vspsok@usda.gov
Facility Inspections or Packages
Contact APHIS Veterinary Services' Facility Packages Team for animal product export facility inspection requests, packages, or questions.
Facility Packages Team