Taking a pet from the United States to Hong Kong

What this destination requires

For all health certificates submitted through VEHCS for shipments of U.S. origin animals and germplasm that are only transiting Hong Kong, select the Hong Kong (Transit) option from the “Country of Destination” dropdown menu.

All health certificates for noncommercial shipments (i.e., pets) of small animals ( excluding dogs, cats, chinchillas, and birds) do not need to be endorsed by an APHIS veterinary medical officer if it has been issued by a private USDA-accredited veterinarian.

Health certificates must be issued within 14 days of departure.

APHIS endorsement of the health certificates for pet dogs, cats, chinchillas, and birds is required after it has been issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian within 14 days of departure.

Read the source

This page summarises the USDA APHIS page Pet Travel From the United States to Hong Kong. That page is the authority; read it in full before you travel.

Open the APHIS page for Hong Kong →