It is the exporter's responsibility to ensure that the animal meets the importing country requirements.

Information about the process required to import animals into Hong Kong can be found on the Hong Kong Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department website.

Email

icsenquiry@afcd.gov.hk

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.

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.

You may need permission under wildlife trade laws to move aquatic animals out of Australia. Refer to the Department’s International and wildlife trade requirements.

Email

wps@awe.gov.au

Export from Australia of Australian native hatchery bred fingerlings or ova should be accompanied by approval of the hatchery facility from the appropriate State or Federal authority. Check the Department’s Exporting fish and fish products from Australia for information about exports for human consumption.

Exports to the People’s Republic of China transiting Hong Kong require considerable documentation covered by the Import Permit so an Government Certificate of Health and Export Permit will be required for such exports.

Based on importing country website and information.

Entry last reviewed 7 May 2021.