HK Section 14

SECTION VII. IMPORT REGULATIONS Hong Kong’s Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) is the government authority responsible for pet food oversight. Pet food in Hong Kong is not subject to specific regulations governing production, importation, sales, labeling, or labeling claims, and there are no tariffs or taxes on pet food imports. Import permits are not required. However, the AFCD encourages importers to include a veterinary certificate endorsed by the competent veterinary authority in the exporting country to accompany shipments exported to Hong Kong, particularly for products containing ingredients derived from ruminant, porcine, poultry, or milk sources. The recommended certificate wording is provided in an AFCD Circular.