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 (121.24 KB) - April 2024
Commodity Specific Information
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
Pet Foods Containing Animal Origin Ingredients
- General Information (156.64 KB) - May 2023
- Certificate for Pet Foods (200.01 KB) - June 2020
Rendered Poultry and Feather Meals (170.32 KB) - April 2023
Non-Ruminant Feeds, Feed Ingredients, and Animal Fats (152.73 KB) - May 2023
Tallow (for Industrial Use (151.67 KB) - May 2023
Need Help Exporting Animal Products?
If you have any questions or concerns about the procedures and requirements for exporting animal products, or to obtain a zoosanitary certificate for an animal product, contact the APHIS Veterinary Services office covering the area from which the product will be exported, the area in which your office is located, or the area in which the product is manufactured.
Certificate Endorsement or Export Questions
For animal product export certificate endorsement or questions, select your State or Territory to email the appropriate office and include "Animal products: endorsement or question" plus your State or Territory's name in the subject line. Note: Offices may serve multiple States and Territories.
Facility Inspections or Questions
For animal product export facility inspection requests or questions, select your State or Territory to email the appropriate office and include "Facility Inspection" plus your State or Territory's name in the subject line. Note: Offices may serve multiple States and Territories.