Export feather and down products to China: certificate 8553

Apply online to export feather and down products to China.

• From: Animal and Plant Health Agency
• Published: 22 April 2020
• Last updated: 11 April 2024 — See all updates

• Destination country: China
• Commodity type: Animal products including food
• Certificate status: Active

Exporting from England, Scotland and Wales

If you’re in England, Scotland or Wales, you must apply for this export health certificate (EHC) using the online service.

If you’re in Northern Ireland, you must apply to DAERA.

1. Check what you need for your export

Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes.

Download a specimen certificate Export feather and down products to China: EHC 8553, version 1 and Postcode Schedule (Products) V3.

2. Apply online

You’ll need:

• a Government Gateway account
• a Defra account

If you don’t already have them you’ll need to register for these accounts, and so will your official vet or inspector.

You must submit a Postcode Schedule (Products) V3 with your application.

Registration takes around 5 minutes. Official vets and inspectors will also need to have their registration checked by APHA.

Register and sign in as an official vet or inspector.

Read the accessibility statement for this service.

Applying online means you can:

• see the status of your applications
• always use the latest version of the EHC
• copy existing applications
• apply for blocks of certificates

Exporting from Northern Ireland

If you’re in Northern Ireland you’ll need to upload your application for DAERA.

1. Find out about the requirements for export in the guidance notes.

2. Download and fill in Export feather and down products to China: EHC 8553, version 1.

3. Upload your application.

Make sure you use the latest version of the EHC as they are sometimes updated. The latest version is on this page.

If you do not use the latest version, DAERA will not accept your application.

Help with your application

In England, Scotland and Wales, call APHA on 03000 200 301.

In Northern Ireland, call DAERA on 02877442060.

Find out about call charges.

Published 22 April 2020
Last updated 11 April 2024 + show all updates

1. 11 April 2024

   Guidance notes updated.

2. 18 October 2022

   The postcode schedule has been updated to version 3.

3. 1 August 2022

   EHC now available on EHC Online

4. 1 June 2021

   A Postcode Schedule has been added to the application requirements.

5. 16 October 2020

   A new version of guidance has been released.

6. 30 April 2020

   Minor amendments to guidance notes.

7. 27 April 2020

   EHC published.

8. 22 April 2020

   First published.