Step-by-step timeline
D-210
Destination Rabies titer blood draw
RNATT ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn after second vaccination (can be same day as second shot), 180-day wait after blood draw. Titer report valid for 2 years.
D-180
Destination Microchip + rabies vaccination
ISO 11784/11785, implanted before rabies vaccination. Chips starting with '900 202' are not accepted.
D-14
Departure Apply export health certificate (China)
Animal Health Certificate — Valid: Generally 14 days; 10 days for EU-bound shipments
D-7
Departure Pre-departure clinical examination
On-site quarantine 7-10 days before departure (Shanghai Customs recommendation)
DEPARTURE DAY
Departure Departure day
Bring all original documents + copies. Confirm crate meets airline requirements.
Departure — China
Authority
GACC / local customs
Certificate
Animal Health Certificate
Validity
Generally 14 days; 10 days for EU-bound shipments
Filing
Declare within 7 days of departure via Single Window or Internet+ Customs
Clinical exam
On-site quarantine 7-10 days before departure (Shanghai Customs recommendation)
Processing
3 working days review + 3 working days after on-site exam
Transit
Direct flight — no transit stop.
Destination — Japan
Microchip
ISO 11784/11785, implanted before rabies vaccination. Chips starting with '900 202' are not accepted.
Rabies vaccine
First vaccination at ≥91 days old; second vaccination ≥30 days after first
Titer test
RNATT ≥0.5 IU/ml, blood drawn after second vaccination (can be same day as second shot), 180-day wait after blood draw. Titer report valid for 2 years.
Quarantine
None if compliant; customs clearance within 12 hours
Airline constraints
China Eastern Airlines (airline layer)
Has suspended dog acceptance on US-bound flights due to CDC policy (verify before booking)
China → 
Japan