CFIA-AIRS Updates, 30 April

April 30, 2019

A) Chapter 01 was published to:

i) change the release recommendation from “Refuse Entry” to “Refer to CFIA – veterinary inspection” for the following HS codes with the end uses  “Breeding”, “Display in a zoo”, “Feeding for slaughter”, “Immediate slaughter”, “In transit through Canada”, “Other end uses” and “Temporary stay in Canada” originating from Italy and Spain.01.06.39.2096 - Songbirds over 3 days old (Passerines of the sub-order passerii (oscines)).
01.06.39.2106 - Other birds over 3 days old.

This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes.

01.06.32 - Psittaciformes (including parrots, parakeets, macaws and cockatoos).
01.06.39.2097 - Songbirds less than 3 days old (Passerines of the sub-order passerii (oscines)).
01.06.39.2107 - Other birds less than 3 days old.

ii) add the end uses “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” and “In transit through Canada” to the following HS codes.

01.06.39.2106.06 - Toucans
01.06.39.2107.06 - Toucans 

This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes.

01.06.32 - Psittaciformes (including parrots, parakeets, macaws and cockatoos). 
01.06.39.2096 - Songbirds over 3 days old (Passerines of the sub-order passerii (oscines)). 
01.06.39.2097 - Songbirds less than 3 days old (Passerines of the sub-order passerii (oscines)).

B) Chapter 05 was published to add the end use “Scientific use(research)” to the following HS codes.

05.11.99.1297.01 - Whole carcass or body parts, preserved in formaldehyde or other preserving solution, or unpreserved, not suitable for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included. - Avian (bird)
05.11.99.1297.02 - Bovine (cattle).
05.11.99.1297.03 - Caprine (goat).
05.11.99.1297.04 - Equine (horse).
05.11.99.1297.05 - Ovine (sheep).
05.11.99.1297.06 - Porcine (swine).
05.11.99.1297.08 - Rodent
05.11.99.1297.11 - Canine (dog).
05.11.99.1297.12 - Feline (cat).
05.11.99.1297.99 - Other.

C) Chapter 20 was published to add the end use “Human Consumption” to the following HS code.

20.09.11.2117 - Orange juice, unsweetened, concentrated (frozen).

This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes.

20.01.90.2046 - Other preparations not containing fruits or vegetables. 
20.03.90.2001 - Truffles, prepared or preserved, (airtight containers). 
20.04.10.2001.01 - French fried potatoes, not coated or seasoned, frozen. 
20.04.90.2007.99 - Vegetables and mixtures of vegetables, frozen - Other. 
20.05.91.2001 - Bamboo shoots, prepared or preserved (airtight containers).
20.07.99.2097.01 - Mincemeat, fruit mince. 
20.07.99.2097.02 - Pie fillers, pie filling: Containing fruit(s). 
20.07.99.2097.03 - Pie fruits, solid pack or heavy pack. 
20.08.19.9999 - Other. 
20.09.11.2101 - Orange juice, sweetened, concentrated (frozen).

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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