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.

As required by the importing country.

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

wildlifetrade@dcceew.gov.au

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.

Based on importing country website and information.

Entry last reviewed 15 January 2026.