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CFIA-AIRS Updates January 30, 2026

A) Chapter 05

Chapter 05 was published to:

i) change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA – NISC” for the following HS code with the end use “Other end uses” originating from Chile:

05.10.00.1286.01 – Avian (bird)

ii) change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA – NISC” for the following HS code originating from Chile:

05.11.99.5345.01 – Avian (bird) ingredients

iii) modify the import conditions and the registration type list of the following HS code with the end use “Other end uses” and the miscellaneous code “Unpreserved” originating from Chile:

05.11.99.1297.01 – Avian (bird)

iv) modify the import conditions and the registration type list of the following HS code with the end use “Pet food manufacturing” originating from Chile:

05.11.99.1297.01 – Avian (bird)

B) Chapter 23

Chapter 23 was published to:

i) add registration typed to the following HS codes with the end uses “Other End Uses” and “Sample for Testing” originating from Switzerland: 

23.09.10.1565 – Dog or cat food, commercially cooked, canned
23.09.10.1566 – Processed heat treated dog or cat food, other than canned
23.09.10.1575 – Processed heat treated dog or cat treats, compound pet chews, or jerky, other than canned
23.09.90.1565 – Dog or cat food, commercially cooked, canned
23.09.90.1566 – Processed heat treated dog or cat food, other than canned
23.09.90.1570 – Pet bird food, bulk or in final packaging
23.09.90.1574 – Processed heat treated dog or cat treats, compound pet chews, or jerky, other than canned
23.09.90.6208 – Fish food for ornamental and pet fish
23.09.90.6209 – Food for small pet animals other than dogs, cats birds and fish
23.09.90.6211 – Food for laboratory, exotic and zoo animals

ii) modify the import conditions of the following HS codes originating from Switzerland :

23.09.10.1565 – Dog or cat food, commercially cooked, canned
23.09.10.1566 – Processed heat treated dog or cat food, other than canned
23.09.10.1575 – Processed heat treated dog or cat treats, compound pet chews, or jerky, other than canned
23.09.90.1565 – Dog or cat food, commercially cooked, canned
23.09.90.1566 – Processed heat treated dog or cat food, other than canned
23.09.90.1570 – Pet bird food, bulk or in final packaging
23.09.90.1574 – Processed heat treated dog or cat treats, compound pet chews, or jerky, other than canned
23.09.90.6208 – Fish food for ornamental and pet fish
23.09.90.6209 – Food for small pet animals other than dogs, cats birds and fish
23.09.90.6211 – Food for laboratory, exotic and zoo animals

Topic(s)

Release - General
System Updates/Outages & Delays at the Border

Information source

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Disclaimer

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