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

An import permit required.

Contact the Ministry of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Agency (APHIA) for information about the process required to import animals into Taiwan from Australia.

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.

Note

As importing country requirements may change without advice to the Department you should check the import permit and/or the country website carefully at the time of preparation for export.

Permission to move zoo animals out of Australia

You may need permission under wildlife trade laws to move certain zoo animals out of Australia. Refer to the Department’s International and wildlife trade requirements. There is specific guidance for non-commercial wildlife trade for public exhibition, scientific research, conservation breeding and personal use.

Email

wps@awe.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 9 September 2021.