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CFIA-AIRS Updates October 12, 2023

A) Chapter 01

Chapter 01 was published to:

i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA – veterinary inspection” to “Refuse entry” for the following HS codes originating from France:

01.05 – Live poultry, that is to say, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls
01.06.31 – Birds of prey
01.06.32 – Psittaciformes (including parrots, parakeets, macaws and cockatoos)
01.06.33 – Ostriches; emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)
01.06.39 – Other birds

ii) change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA – veterinary inspection” for the following HS codes with the end use “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” originating from Argentina:

01.06.32 – Psittaciformes (including parrots, parakeets, macaws and cockatoos).
01.06.39.2096.01 – Babblers.
01.06.39.2096.02 – Crows.
01.06.39.2096.03 – Finches.
01.06.39.2096.04 – Canaries.
01.06.39.2096.05 – Hummingbirds.
01.06.39.2096.07 – Magpies.
01.06.39.2096.08 – Orioles.
01.06.39.2096.09 – Robins.
01.06.39.2096.10 – Sparrows.
01.06.39.2096.12 – Tanagers.
01.06.39.2096.13 – Cardinals.
01.06.39.2096.14 – Jays.
01.06.39.2096.15 – Goldfinches.
01.06.39.2096.16 – Blackbirds.
01.06.39.2096.17 – Blue Tits.
01.06.39.2096.18 – Chickadees.
01.06.39.2096.20 – Ravens.
01.06.39.2096.99 – Other songbirds.
01.06.39.2097.01 – Babblers.
01.06.39.2097.02 – Crows.
01.06.39.2097.03 – Finches.
01.06.39.2097.04 – Canaries.
01.06.39.2097.05 – Hummingbirds.
01.06.39.2097.07 – Magpies.
01.06.39.2097.08 – Orioles.
01.06.39.2097.09 – Robins.
01.06.39.2097.10 – Sparrows.
01.06.39.2097.12 – Tanagers.
01.06.39.2097.13 – Cardinals.
01.06.39.2097.14 – Jays.
01.06.39.2097.15 – Goldfinches.
01.06.39.2097.16 – Blackbirds.
01.06.39.2097.17 – Blue tits.
01.06.39.2097.18 – Chickadees.
01.06.39.2097.20 – Ravens.
01.06.39.2097.99 – Other songbirds.
01.06.39.2106.06 – Toucans.
01.06.39.2107.06 – Toucans.

B) Chapter 02

Chapter 02 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” originating from France:

02.07 – Meat and edible offal, of the poultry of heading No. 01.05, fresh, chilled or frozen.
02.08.90.5242 – Emu.
02.08.90.5243 – Ostrich.
02.08.90.5244 – Partridge.
02.08.90.5245 – Pheasant.
02.08.90.5246 – Pigeon, doves and other game bird species not specified.
02.08.90.5247 – Ptarmigan.
02.08.90.5248 – Quail.
02.08.90.5249 – Rhea.
02.08.90.5250 – Squab.
02.08.90.5251 – Other fowl.

If you have any questions, please contact your National Import Service Centre.

Topic(s)

Other Government Departments (OGDs) Requirements
Release - General

Information source

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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