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Notice: If you have any questions or concerns regarding the procedures and requirements for exporting animals, you should contact the VS Field Office covering the area from which the animal will be exported, the area in which your office is located.
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| USDA Accredited Veterinarian Signature | Electronic Signature Accepted |
| USDA APHIS Veterinary Medical Officer Signature | Digital endorsement varies by species — see below for more information The health certificate either bears the original ink signature and embossed seal or digital signature/seal |
Before going to VEHCS: Scroll below this banner to view animal-specific requirements.To process some health certificates, VEHCS may need the Accredited Veterinarian to upload the completed fillable PDF version found in the requirements section of this page. Either save a copy of the PDF below, or return to this page for the health certificate, if prompted by VEHCS.
Accredited Veterinarians, log in here if you wish to use VEHCS.
Accredited Veterinarians, help with using VEHCS is available on the VEHCS Help Page. 
NOTE: The printed paper endorsed health certificate must accompany each shipment. For digitally endorsed health certificates, USDA Accredited Veterinarians can print the health certificate from VEHCS once it is endorsed. For non-digitally endorsed health certificates, you can arrange to have your endorsed health certificate returned via pick-up or by mail (a pre-paid, pre-addressed return label must be provided during certificate submission).
Note: Beijing is not currently allowing the importation of aquatic animals. Please arrange for aquatic animals to arrive at a different Chinese port of entry. Other animals are now allowed entry.
Note: **Although this health certificate is available as a fillable PDF file, it must be submitted to APHIS for endorsement via the Veterinary Export Health Certification System (VEHCS). This means a hard copy of the health certificate and required supporting documents (e.g. test results) cannot be submitted by mail or in person for review and finalization. Click here for instructions on accessing VEHCS, and completing and submitting the health certificate and required supporting documents (as a PDF) to APHIS. When submitting a PDF file through VEHCS, it is preferred that the issuing Accredited Veterinarian sign the document using the ADOBE signature options, rather than printing, signing and scanning, for optimal quality resolution.
Note: (1) Only the below People’s Republic of China (PRC) health certificates are approved for bovine semen and embryos from USA to PRC. When filing the health certificate form, please use the Tab key to move from field to field. Do not use the Enter key.
The below protocols and health certificates are only intended for US-resident cattle producing semen and/or embryos.
Please note, before bovine semen and embryos are eligible for export, the collection facilities must be inspected by Chinese officials.
(2) Current List of China-Approved Bovine Embryo and Semen Collection and Production Facilities - January 2015 to Current
Note: As of March 9, 2011, China requires temporary attestation for novel A/H1N1 flu (additional document required). As of August 1, 2014, China requires negative PCR test results for porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDv) and porcine delta coronavirus (PDCoV) during quarantine (additional document required as of January 2022).
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As of May 9, 2022, China will not allow poultry from the state of Washington.
As of February 15, 2022, China will not allow poultry from the state of Kentucky.
As of February 25, 2022, China will not allow poultry from the state of Delaware.
As of March 7, 2022, China will not allow poultry from the states of Maryland, Missouri, and South Dakota.
As of March 9, 2022, China will not allow poultry from the state of Iowa.
As of March 13, 2022, China will not allow poultry from the states of Kansas or Wisconsin.
As of March 25, 2022, China will not allow poultry from the states of Nebraska or Maine.
As of April 5, 2022, China will not allow poultry from the state of Texas.
As of April 11, 2022, China will not allow poultry from the states of Montana and Colorado.
As of April 18, 2022,China will not allow poultry from the states of Michigan, Idaho, Pennsylvania.
As of April 28, 2022, China will not allow poultry from the state of Utah.
As of May 2, 2022, China will not allow poultry from the state of Oklahoma.
China does not allow live poultry exports from U.S. states affected with HPAI in commercial poultry. Please modify health certificates to exclude all states currently banned, such as;
Note: For all of the above poultry health certificates, this format is required by AQSIQ.
Only those U.S. origin aquatic animal species listed below have market access and are approved for export from the United States to China:
Those who wish to export U.S. origin aquatic species that are not included on the lists above will need to have their Chinese importer contact the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC) to request a special import permit.
APHIS Registered Aquaculture Export Facility approval is required for export of U.S. origin aquatic animals to China, according to GACC.
U.S. origin crustaceans and finfish aquaculture facilities must also be included on China’s approval list in order for APHIS to endorse export health certificates: Annex 3 List of Registered Aquatic Animals Breeding Companies in the U.S. for Export to China
Note: When visiting the website listed above, do not translate the page into English, but click on the 4th line, 附件3 美国输华种用水生动物注册登记企业名单（20201116）.docx
U.S. origin aquatic animals to China may use the “Health Certificate for the Export of Live Finfish, Mollusks, and Crustaceans (and their Gametes)” (VS Form 17-141) for export purposes:
Note: For all of the above health certificates, this format is required by AQSIQ.
Note: This format is required by AQSIQ.
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