CFIA-AIRS Updates, 21 February

February 21, 2019

A) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA – veterinary inspection” to “Refuse entry” for the following HS code with the end uses “Breeding”, “Other end uses”, “Temporary stay in Canada”, “Feeding for slaughter” and “Immediate slaughter” originating from Australia.

01.05.94 -  Fowls of the species Gallus domesticus 

B) Chapter 07 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Samples for testing”. NO VERSION CHANGE.

07.02.00 - Tomatoes, fresh or chilled. (Lycopersicum esculentum)
07.03.10 - Onions and shallots. (Allium cepa), (Allium ascalonicum)
07.03.20 - Garlic. (Allium spp.)
07.03.90 - Leeks and other alliaceous vegetables. (Allium spp.)
07.04.10 - Cauliflowers and headed broccoli. (Brassica oleracea L. var. Botrytis)
07.04.20 - Brussels sprouts. (Brassica oleracea) 07.04.90 - Other.
07.05.11 - Lettuce: Cabbage lettuce (head lettuce). (Lactuca sativa var. capitata)
07.05.19 - Lettuce: Other. (Lactuca spp.)
07.05.21 - Chicory: Witloof (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum). (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum)
07.05.29 - Chicory: Other. (Cichorium spp.)
07.06.10 - Carrots and turnips. (Daucus carota), (Brassica rapa)
07.06.90 - Other.
07.07.00 - Cucumbers and gherkins, fresh or chilled. (Cucumis sativus)
07.08.10 - Peas (Pisum sativum).
07.08.20 - Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.).  (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.)
07.08.90 - Other leguminous vegetables.
07.09.20 - Asparagus. (Asparagus spp.)
07.09.30 - Aubergines. (Solanum melongena)
07.09.40 - Celery other than celeriac. (Apium spp.)
07.09.51 - Mushrooms and truffles: Mushrooms of the genus Agaricus.
07.09.59 - Mushrooms and truffles : Other.
07.09.60 - Fruits of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta. (Capsicum spp.)
07.09.70 - Spinach, New Zealand spinach and orache spinach (garden spinach). (Spinacia oleracea)
07.09.91 - Other: Globe artichokes.
07.09.93 - Other: Pumpkins, squash and gourds (Cucurbita spp.).
07.09.99 - Other: Other.  
07.14.10 - Manioc (cassava). (Manihot spp.)
07.14.20 - Sweet potatoes. (Ipomoea spp.)
07.14.30 - Yams (Dioscorea spp.).
07.14.40 - Taro (Colocasia spp.).
07.14.50 - Yautia (Xanthosoma spp.).
07.14.90 - Other.

C) Chapter 08 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Samples for testing”. NO VERSION CHANGE.

08.03.10 - Plantains.
08.03.90 - Other.
08.04.10 - Dates (fresh or dried).
08.04.20 - Figs (fresh or dried).
08.04.30 - Pineapples (fresh or dried).
08.04.40 - Avocados (fresh or dried).
08.04.50 - Guavas, mangoes and mangosteens (fresh or dried).
08.05.10 - Oranges (fresh or dried).
08.05.21 - Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids: Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas).
08.05.22 - Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids: Clementines.
08.05.29 - Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids: Other.
08.05.40 - Grapefruit, including pomelos (fresh or dried).
08.05.50 - Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia).
08.05.90 - Other (fresh or dried).
08.06.10 - Grapes (fresh). (Vitis spp.)
08.07.11 - Melons: Watermelons (fresh).
08.07.19 - Melons: Other (fresh).
08.07.20 - Papaws (papayas) (fresh).
08.07.19 - Melons: Other (fresh).
08.08.10 - Apples (fresh). (Malus spp.)
08.08.30 - Pears.
08.08.40 - Quinces.
08.09.10 - Apricots (fresh).
08.09.21 - Cherries: Sour cherries (Prunus cerasus).
08.09.29 - Cherries: Other.
08.09.30 - Peaches, including nectarines (fresh).
08.09.40 - Plums and sloes (fresh).
08.10.10 - Strawberries (fresh).
08.10.20 - Raspberries, blackberries, mulberries and loganberries (fresh).
08.10.30 - Black, white or red currants and gooseberries.
08.10.40 - Cranberries, bilberries and other fruits of the genus Vaccinium (fresh).
08.10.50 - Kiwifruit (fresh)Kiwi fruit (fresh).07
08.10.60 - Durians (fresh).
08.10.70 - Persimmons (fresh).
08.10.90 - Other.

D) Chapter 09 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Samples for testing”. NO VERSION CHANGE.

09.10.99.7338 - Thyme.  
09.10.30.7100 - Turmeric (curcuma).

E) Chapter 12 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Samples for testing”. NO VERSION CHANGE.

12.01.90 - Soya beans, whether or not broken: Other.
12.11.90.9990 - Other herbs - with or without roots (Fresh or Chilled).

Please verify your version numbers before submitting through EDI. 
If you have any questions, please contact your National Import Service Centre. 


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