Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Day-old Poultry and Birds and Hatching Eggs    Page 1 of 7 Appendix 1-14 
Quarantine Requirements for the Importati on of Day-old Poultry and Birds and 
Hatching Eggs 
(Draft Revision)  
(In case of any discrepancy between the Eng lish version and the Chinese text of thes e Requirements, the Chinese text shall gove rn.) 
 
1. “Day-old poultry and birds” refer to poultry and birds aged less than 72  hours after they were 
hatched.  Day-old poultry and bi rds and hatching eggs are allo wed to be imported only from 
countries or zones recognized by the central competent authority as being free from highly 
pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). 
2. To import day-old land fowls (chicken, turkey, pheasant, quail, guinea fowl, partridge, grouse, 
peafowl, ostrich, emu, cassowary, etc.) or their hatchi ng eggs, the following requirements shall be 
complied with: (1) The day-old land fowls and hatching eggs shal l originate from a breeding establishment or a 
hatchery which is under the supervision and regular inspection by the animal quarantine 
authority of the exporting count ry. The biosecurity measures
 in the breeding establishment and 
the hatchery shall be in compliance with relevant norms stipulated in Appendix 3.4.1 .of the 
Terrestrial Animal Health Code of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE Code). 
(2) The breeding flocks of origin shall have been kept in the expor ting country or zone for at least 
6 months, or since they were hatched, without coming into c ontact with any imported poultry 
or birds. 
(3) The breeding flocks of origin  shall derive from an estab lishment where no diseases listed 
below have been confirmed in  the corresponding time period: 
i. Newcastle disease, infectious bursal di sease, pullorum disease, infectious 
laryngotracheitis, or fowl choler a in at least in 1 year; and 
ii. H5 and H7 subtypes avian influenza, psittacosis, avian encephalomyelitis, egg drop 
syndrome, infectious bronchitis, ch ronic respiratory disease caused by Mycoplasma 
gallisepticum , infectious synovitis caused by Mycoplasma synoviae , or infectious coryza Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Day-old Poultry and Birds and Hatching Eggs    Page 2 of 7 in at least 6 months. 
(4) The breeding flocks of origin shall not  be vaccinated against avian influenza. 
(5) The breeding flocks of origin shall be subjec ted to regular testing of  the following diseases 
with negative results. The tests shall be pe rformed by official laboratories or laboratories 
designated by the exporting country. 
i. H5 and H7 subtype avian influenza: anti body test and causal ag ent identification. 
ii. Newcastle disease: causal agent identification. 
iii. Pullorum disease: serological test. 
The tests shall be conducted with methods pres cribed in the Manual of Diagnostic Tests and 
Vaccines for Terrestrial Animals of OIE (OIE Manual). 
(6) For hatching eggs, they shal l be disinfected using methods designated in relevant norms 
regarding biosecurity measures  in poultry farms and hatche ry facilities stipulated in Appen dix 
3.4.1 .of the OIE Code or methods approved by th e animal quarantine authority of the 
importing country. 
(7) The imported day-old land fowls or hatching eggs shall be accompanied by an original 
veterinary certificate issued by the animal qua rantine authority of th e exporting country. The 
certificate shall state the following detailed information in English: 
i. Species of land fowls and place of origin: 
(i) Species of land fowls: scie ntific name or common name. 
(ii) Quantity. (iii) Exporting country. (iv) Competent authority of the exporting country. (v) Province or area where the breeding establishment of origin is located. (vi) Name, registration number and address of the breeding establishment of origin. 
(vii) For day-old land fowls, name, registrati on number and address of the hatchery of 
origin. 
(viii) Name and address of the e xporter or the exporting company. Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Day-old Poultry and Birds and Hatching Eggs    Page 3 of 7 ii. Destination: 
(i) Country of destination. (ii) Name and address of the im porter or the importing company. 
iii. Attestations that the day-old land fowl s or hatching eggs fulfill the requirements 
stipulated in subparagraphs  (1) to (6) of Article 2. 
iv. Kinds of vaccine used in the breeding floc ks of origin and the dates of administration. 
v. Date and place the veterinary certificate was issued, the issu ing authority, official stamp, 
and the name and signature of the issuing veterinary officer. 
3. To import day-old waterfowls (duck, goose, swan, mandarin duck, penguin, sandpiper, plover, 
egret, stork, crane, rail, etc.) or their hatching eggs, the followi ng requirements shall be complied 
with: (1) The day-old waterfowls and hatching eggs shal l originate from a breeding establishment or a 
hatchery which is under the supervision and regular inspection by the animal quarantine 
authority of the exporting count ry. The biosecurity measures
 in the breeding establishment 
and the hatchery shall be in complian ce with relevant norms stipulated in Appendix 3.4.1.of 
the OIE Code. 
(2) The breeding flocks of origin shall have been kept in the exporting country or zone for at 
least 6 months, or since they were hatched, w ithout coming into contact with any imported 
poultry or birds. 
(3) The breeding flocks of origin shall derive fr om an establishment where no diseases listed 
below have been confirmed in  the corresponding time period: 
i. Newcastle disease, paramyxovirus infection, fowl cholera, duck virus enteritis, or 
waterfowl parvovirus infecti on in at least 1 year; and 
ii. H5 and H7 subtype avian influenza, duck viral hepatitis, or hemorrhagic nephritis enteritis 
of geese  in at least 6 months. 
(4) The breeding flocks of origin shall not be vaccinated against avian influenza. 
(5) The breeding flocks of origin sh all be subjected to regular te sting of the following diseases Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Day-old Poultry and Birds and Hatching Eggs    Page 4 of 7 with negative results. The tests shall be pe rformed by official laboratories or laboratories 
designated by the exporting country. 
i. H5 and H7 subtypes avian influenza: an tibody test and causal agent identification. 
ii. Newcastle disease and ot her paramyxovirus infection: causal agent id entification. 
iii. duck virus enteritis (for animals in the Family Anatidae only, exempting other 
waterfowls) : serum neutralization test or causal agent identification. 
iv. hemorrhagic nephritis enteritis of geese (f or animals in the Family Anatidae only, 
exempting other waterfowls): causal agen t identification (if no test methods are 
prescribed in the OIE Manual, then test met hods that have been published in international 
scientific journals shall be used).  
The tests shall be conduct ed with methods prescribed in the OIE Manual.  
(6) For hatching eggs, they shall be disinfected using methods designated in the relevant norms 
regarding biosecurity measures  in poultry farms and hatche ry facilities stipulated in Appendix 
3.4.1 .of the OIE Code or methods approved by th e animal quarantine authority of the 
importing country.  
(7) The day-old waterfowls and hatching eggs sh all be accompanied by an original veterinary 
certificate issued by the animal quarantine authority of the e xporting country. The certificate 
shall state the following detailed information in English: 
i. Species of waterfowls and place of origin: 
(i) Species of waterfowls: scie ntific name or common name. 
(ii) Quantity. (iii) Exporting country. (iv) Competent authority of the exporting country. (v) Province or area where the breeding establishment of origin is located. (vi) Name, registration number and address of the breeding establishment of origin. 
(vii) For day-old waterfowls, name, registrati on number and address of the hatchery of 
origin. Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Day-old Poultry and Birds and Hatching Eggs    Page 5 of 7 (viii) Name and address of the e xporter or the exporting company. 
ii. Destination: 
(i) Country of destination. (ii) Name and address of the im porter or the importing company. 
iii. Attestations that the day-old waterfowls  or hatching eggs fulfill the requirements 
stipulated in subparagraphs  (1) to (6) of Article 3. 
iv. Names of vaccines used in the breeding flocks of origin and the date s of administration. 
v. Date and place the veterinary certificate was issued, issuing authority, official stamp, and 
the name and signature of th e issuing veterinary officer. 
4. To import day-old birds (pigeons and other fl ying birds) or their hatching eggs, the following 
requirements shall be complied with: 
(1) The day-old birds and hatching eggs shall originate from a breeding establishment or a 
hatchery which is under the supervision and regular inspection by the animal quarantine 
authority of the exporting count ry. The biosecurity measures
 in the breeding establishment 
and the hatchery shall be in complian ce with relevant norms stipulated in Appendix 3.4.1.of 
the OIE Code. 
(2) The breeding flocks of origin shall have been kept in the exporting country or zone for at 
least 6 months, or since they were hatched, w ithout coming into contact with any imported 
poultry or birds. 
(3) The breeding flocks of origin shall derive fr om an establishment where no diseases listed 
below have been confirmed in  the corresponding time period: 
i. Newcastle disease, pullorum disease, or fowl cholera in at least 1 year; and 
ii. H5 and H7 subtype avian influenza, psittacosis,  or infectious coryza in at least 6 months. 
(4) The breeding flocks of origin shall not be vaccinated against avian influenza. 
(5) The breeding flocks of origin sh all be subjected to regular te sting of the following diseases 
with negative results. The tests shall be pe rformed by official laboratories or laboratories 
designated by the exporting country. Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Day-old Poultry and Birds and Hatching Eggs    Page 6 of 7 i. H5 and H7 subtypes avian influenza: an tibody test and causal agent identification. 
ii. Newcastle disease: causal agent identification. 
The tests shall be conduct ed with methods prescribed in the OIE Manual. 
(6) For hatching eggs, they shal l be disinfected using methods designated in relevant norms 
regarding biosecurity measures  in poultry farms and hatche ry facilities stipulated in Appendix 
3.4.1 .of the OIE Code or methods approved by th e animal quarantine authority of the 
importing country. 
(7) The day-old birds and hatching eggs sha ll be accompanied by an original veterinary 
certificate issued by the animal quarantine authority of the e xporting country. The certificate 
shall state the following detailed information in English: 
i. Species of birds and place of origin: 
(i) Species of birds: scien tific name or common name. 
(ii) Quantity. (iii) Exporting country. (iv) Competent authority of the exporting country. (v) Province or area where the breeding establishment of origin is located. (vi) Name, registration number and address of the breeding establishment of origin. 
(vii) For day-old birds, name, registration num ber and address of the hatchery of origin. 
(viii) Name and address of the e xporter or the exporting company. 
ii. Destination: 
(i) Country of destination. (ii) Name and address of the im porter or the importing company. 
iii. Attestations that the day-old birds or hatchi ng eggs fulfill the requirements stipulated in 
subparagraphs (1) to (6) of Article 4. 
iv. Kinds of vaccine used in the breeding flocks  of origin and the da tes of administration. 
v. Date and place the veterinary certificate was issued, issuing authority, official stamp, and 
name and signature of the issuing veterinary officer. Quarantine Requirements for the Importation of Day-old Poultry and Birds and Hatching Eggs    Page 7 of 7 5. The day-old poultry and birds and their hatching e ggs shall be transported with containers which 
are new, clean and sealed. The consignment is not allowed to transit (change  of vehicles) through 
HPAI infected countries/zones.  No additional f eed, fodder, bedding or p oultry/birds are allowed 
be loaded after departure en route to the destin ation.  The means of transport and transit shall 
comply with the OIE Code and the Live Animal  Regulations of Intern ational Air Transport 
Association (IATA). However, when hatching eggs  are transported in closed containers in 
compliance with the Regulations of Import Quarantine Operation for Animal Products Transported by Closed Container, they are allowe d to transit (change of vehicles) through HPAI 
infected countries/zones. 
6. Bilaterally agreed quarantine requirements between the exporting c ountry and the importing 
country shall prevail ove r these requirements.