AttachmentNo.DC-05v02.PDFVIP

AGRICULTURE , FISHERIES CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Permit Terms for the Importation of Dogs Cats from China Attachment No. : DC-05v02 Terms to be complied with fully by the permittee 1. The permittee must notify the Duty Officer of Import Export Section during office hours at least 24 hours in advance of the anticipated time of arrival. By air freight please call Airport Office Tel. (852) 2182 1001; Fax. (852) 2769 8600; E-mail foii_airport@afcd.gov.hk; by land or by sea please call Border Office (852) 2673 4443; Fax (852) 2652 5296; E-mail: mktais@afcd.gov.hk / Urban Office Tel. (852) 2150 7053; Fax (852) 2375 3563. 2. The animals must be transported by the fastest and most direct route from China to Hong Kong. (a) By AIR: animals must be transported to Hong Kong as MANIFESTED CARGO. Transport by excess baggage or hand-carried baggage is NOT permitted. The animals must be transported (with labels) in accordance with the current Live Animals Regulations of IATA (International Air Transport Association) and in such a way as to ensure humane management at all times. (b) By SEA or by LAND: the animals must be transported in an appropriate crate which can provide freedom of movement and ensure the welfare of the animal. If importing by land, the animals must arrive at a designated border control point in Hong Kong between 8:00am and 9:00pm. 3. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance, Cap. 169, the Public Health (Animals Birds) Ordinance, Cap.139, the Rabies Ordinance Cap. 421, the Dogs and Cats Ordinance, Cap. 167 and all other relevant legislation must be fully complied with. 4. Dogs and cats less than 60 days old or more than 4 weeks pregnant must not be imported. 5. Fighting dogs listed in Schedule 1 of the Dangerous Dogs Reg