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The real bill for China isn't one number — it's a stack of provider fees. Here's every line.
Bringing a pet to China from the US is a stack of separate provider fees — microchip, rabies, FAVN titer, any required final vet exam and USDA endorsement — plus any China-specific permit or quarantine fee. You pay each provider directly; there's no single bundled price.
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Costs to confirm before booking
These are provider fees you pay directly — to clinics, labs, and APHIS. Your vet and other providers set their own prices; this guide does not present unsourced price estimates.
Microchip and vaccination work, if needed
Ask the vet which requirements apply to your pet and destination.
Clinic quote
Rabies antibody test, if required for your entry path
Include sample collection, shipping, and the destination-specific waiting period.
Clinic + lab quote
Any required health exam and travel documents
Clinic quote
USDA endorsement, when required
Federal fees depend on the certificate and laboratory tests; clinic services and shipping are separate.
APHIS fee schedule
Airline, crate, permits, and quarantine where applicable
Request an itemized quote for your route before booking.
Provider quote
Want this priced against your pet’s situation and dates? The $29 readiness analysis turns these ranges into your specific sequence and vet shortlist.
Primary source: China authority · verified 2026-05-17 · full source ledger →
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