Fish & freshwater shrimp collections in preparation.

DESTINATION IMPORT GUIDE / Hong Kong

Hong Kong

The importer must check animal-health, endangered-species and cargo requirements for the exact species. CITES-listed specimens require the applicable Hong Kong licence.

BEFORE ORDERING

Three checks before a quotation.

  1. 01Confirm the taxon with AFCD and check current disease controls.
  2. 02Obtain endangered-species licences before shipment where applicable.
  3. 03Prepare cargo manifest, import declarations and customs documentation separately.

DOCUMENT PACK

Prepare these records.

  • Importer identity, registration and broker details required by the destination
  • Scientific-name species list, quantities, source and intended use
  • Import permit or written admissibility confirmation where required
  • Official aquatic-animal health certificate with the destination declarations
  • Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill and customs classification
  • CITES or national wildlife permits when the exact taxon is regulated

ARRIVAL & CLEARANCE

Entry is a separate decision.

AFCD, customs and cargo requirements are separate. A non-CITES species may still require health or cargo documentation.

Planning guide only. Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. The destination authority and border officials make the final decision for each consignment.

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