There are two ways to import your pet:

Option A:
Carried as excess baggage (One passport one pet only)
A health certificate and Rabies vaccination certificate must be issued by the government veterinarian with the government stamp . Rabies vaccination must be given not less than 30 days and no more than 1 year prior to entry. Health certificate must be dated less than 14 days
The above two certificates along with the owner’s address and phone number in Shanghai should be faxed or emailed to your pet relocation service in advance. Originals carried by passenger
Since Feb 13, 2006, there is quarantine for 7 days at the quarantine station and the pet can be released home if all the tests showing negative result. The pet will have a home quarantine for the rest of 23 days which totals 30 days.

Option B:
Shipped as air cargo (one passport one pet only):
A health certificate and Rabies vaccination certificate for each pet should be issued by the official government veterinarian with the government stamp. Rabies vaccination must be given not less than 30 days and no more than 1 year prior to entry. Health certificate must be dated less than 14 days

VERY IMPORTANT: THE ORIGINAL PAPER OF ALL CERTIFICATES ALONG WITH THE VACCINATION BOOKLET MUST BE TRAVELING WITH THE PETS TOGETHER

Consignee must bear a passport with a valid Chinese visa and an entry record within the proceeding 2 weeks from the country that the pets are coming from.

The name on passport must match the name on the health certificate and name of Consignee. Consignee’s original passport and original Baggage Declaration form must be tendered for custom clearance use.

VERY IMPORTANT: NOT ANY COMPANY NAME CAN BE USED AS CONSIGNEE, PERSONAL NAME ONLY

Fax or email in advance all the certificates, the Air Waybill, the address and phone number in China, to our office before the pets arrive.
Confirm with arrival date and flight.
Since Feb 13, 2006, there is quarantine for 7 days at the quarantine station and the pet can be released home if all the tests showing negative result. The pet will have a home quarantine for the rest of 23 days of the totals 30 days.

IMPORTANT: If you import your pet in air cargo mode (option B) , arrival on Saturdays, Sundays or public holidays, or anytime after 2:00 pm is NOT RECOMMENDED. Otherwise, extra fees will apply and your pet will have to stay at the customs overnight.