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Importing country requirements
It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.
Contact the State General Administration of the People’s Republic of China for information regarding the importation of birds into China from Australia:
- Address
- State General Administration of the People's Republic of China
For Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ)
9 Madiandonglu
Haidian District
Beijing 100088 CHINA
- Note
- Where an importing country issues an import permit, the exporter must ensure the animal meets any requirements in the permit.
Health requirements
As required by the importing country.
Special conditions
Registration with GACC
For exports of poultry, it is the exporter’s responsibility to ensure they register their establishment with the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China (GACC). This is a requirement under Chinese legislation.
Permission to move birds out of Australia
You may need permission under wildlife trade laws to move birds out of Australia. Refer to the Department’s
International wildlife trade requirements. There is specific guidance for
non-commercial wildlife trade for public exhibition, scientific research, conservation breeding and personal use.
- Email
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wildlifetrade@dcceew.gov.au
Other requirements
Transport requirements
The importing country may have specific transport requirements and you should check this.
Pre and post arrival quarantine requirements
The importing country may have specific pre and post arrival quarantine requirements and you should check this.
Basis for Micor entry
Based on importing country website and information.
Entry last reviewed 15 January 2026.
Latest updates
21/01/2026 - Updates were made to the Special Conditions section regarding poultry.
17/04/2023 - Extensive changes were made to all sections of this entry.
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