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CFIA-AIRS Updates October 31, 2023

A) Chapter 28

Chapter 28 was published to:

i) remove the end uses “Commercial”, “For fertilizing crops/plants”, “Further processing”, “Manufacturing”, “Resale”, “Retail use” and “Samples for testing” from the following HS code.

28.34.21.9000 – Potassium nitrate, other

ii) modify the import conditions for the following HS code with the end uses “For fertilizer or supplement” and “Manufacturing and further processing”.

28.34.21.9000 – Potassium nitrate, other

iii) add the end uses “Canadian goods returning to Canada”, “Manufacturing and further processing” and “Scientific use (Research)” to the following HS code.

28.35.29.7107 – Cobalt Phosphate

B) Chapter 38

Chapter 38 was published to:

i) add the following OGD extensions.

38.24.99.6010.01 – Does not contain a substance produced by or derived from a living organism
38.24.99.6010.02 – Does contain a substance produced by or derived from a living organism

ii) remove the end use “Other end uses” from the following HS codes.

38.08.91.6001 – Combination fertilizer/pesticide products
38.08.91.6002 – Combination supplement/pesticide products
38.08.92.6001 – Combination fertilizer/pesticide products
38.08.92.6002 – Combination supplement/pesticide products
38.08.93.6001 – Combination fertilizer/pesticide products
38.08.93.6002 – Combination supplement/pesticide products
38.08.99.6001 – Combination fertilizer/pesticide products
38.08.99.6002 – Combination supplement/pesticides products
38.24.99.6011.01 – Boron
38.24.99.6011.02 – Chloride
38.24.99.6011.03 – Copper
38.24.99.6011.04 – Iron reduced
38.24.99.6011.05 – Manganese
38.24.99.6011.06 – Molybdenum
38.24.99.6011.07 – Zinc
38.24.99.6011.08 – Mixtures of elements
38.24.99.6015 – Mixtures of secondary plant nutrients and micronutrients
38.24.99.6020 – Humic acids
38.24.99.6021 – Wetting agents
38.24.99.6022 – Water absorbing crystals

iii) remove the end uses “Manufacturing” and “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” from the following HS codes.

38.24.99.6011.01 – Boron
38.24.99.6011.02 – Chloride
38.24.99.6011.03 – Copper
38.24.99.6011.04 – Iron reduced
38.24.99.6011.05 – Manganese
38.24.99.6011.06 – Molybdenum
38.24.99.6011.07 – Zinc
38.24.99.6011.08 – Mixtures of elements
38.24.99.6015 – Mixtures of secondary plant nutrients and micronutrients

iv) add the end uses “For fertilizer or supplement” and “Manufacturing and further processing” to the following HS codes.

38.08.91.6001 – Combination fertilizer/pesticide products
38.08.91.6002 – Combination supplement/pesticide products
38.08.92.6001 – Combination fertilizer/pesticide products
38.08.92.6002 – Combination supplement/pesticide products
38.08.93.6001 – Combination fertilizer/pesticide products
38.08.93.6002 – Combination supplement/pesticide products
38.08.93.6003 – Plant regulators
38.08.99.6001 – Combination fertilizer/pesticide products
38.08.99.6002 – Combination supplement/pesticides products
38.24.99.6011.01 – Boron
38.24.99.6011.02 – Chloride
38.24.99.6011.03 – Copper
38.24.99.6011.04 – Iron reduced
38.24.99.6011.05 – Manganese
38.24.99.6011.06 – Molybdenum
38.24.99.6011.07 – Zinc
38.24.99.6011.08 – Mixtures of elements
38.24.99.6015 – Mixtures of secondary plant nutrients and micronutrients
38.24.99.6021 – Wetting agents
38.24.99.6022 – Water absorbing crystals

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

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Other Government Departments (OGDs) Requirements
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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