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CFIA-AIRS Updates, 20 November

A) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from “CBSA Inspection” to “ Refer to CFIA – veterinary inspection” for the following HS codes with the end use “ Canadian Horses returning to Canada” originating from New Mexico.

01.01.21 - Horses: Pure-bred breeding animals. 
01.01.29 - Horses: Other. 
01.01.30 - Asses. 
01.01. 90 - Other. 
01.06.19.2082.14 - Zebras (all species).

This created a requirement version change for the same HS codes originating from the states of; Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.

B) Chapter 03 was published to:

i) add the miscellaneous codes “Consignment requires certification”, “Consignment destined to an approved facility by the Office of Biohazard Containment and Safety” and “Consignment destined to a CFIA approved quarantine unit”  to the following HS codes with the end use “Research and Educational use” originating from the United States.

03.01.11.2125.96 - Danio rerio - TSN 163699 - Zebrafish (ornamental, live).

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

03.01.11.1314.36 - Carassius auratus - TSN 163350 - Goldfish (ornamental, live). 
03.01.11.2076.24 - Cyprinus carpio koi - TSN 163344 - Koi carp (ornamental, live). 
03.01.11.7061.55 - Poecilia reticulata - TSN 165903 - Guppy (ornamental, live). 
03.01.11.7960.30 - Symphysodon discus - TSN 170028 - Discus fish (ornamental, live).

ii) add the following OGD extensions.

03.02.44.7927.04 - Scomber colias – TSN 172413 – Atlantic Chub Mackerel (fresh or chilled)
03.03.54.7927.04 - Scomber colias – TSN 172413 – Atlantic Chub Mackerel (frozen)

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

03.02.11 - Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster). 
03.02.13 - Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus nerka, Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus). 
03.02.14 - Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and Danube salmon (Hucho hucho).. 
03.02.19 - Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.999: Other. 
03.02.21 - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings       0302.91 to 03.02.99: Halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis). 
03.02.22 - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa). 
03.02.23 - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Sole (Solea spp.). 
03.02.24 - Turbots (Psetta maxima).   
03.02.29 - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Other. 
03.02.31 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga). 
03.02.32 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares). 
03.02.33 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito. 
03.02.34 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Big eye tunas (Thunnus obesus). 
03.02.35 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis).. (Thunnus thynnus)
03.02.36 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Southern bluefin tunas (fresh or chilled). (Thunnus maccoyii)
03.02.39 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Other. 
03.02.41 - Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii). 
03.02.42 - Anchovies (Engraulis spp.),  excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Anchovies (Engraulis spp.). 
03.02.43 - Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus spra. 
03.02.44 - Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus). 
03.02.45 - Jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.) excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.). 
03.02.46 - Cobia (Rachycentron canadum), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Cobia (Rachycentron canadum). 
03.02.47 - Swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding edible fish offal of subheading 0302.91, 0302.92 and 0302.99 : Swordfish (Xiphias gladius). 
03.02.49 - Indian mackerels (Rastrelliger spp.), Seerfishes (Scomberomorus spp.), Silver pomfrets (Pampus spp.), Pacific saury (Cololabis saira), Scads (Decapterus spp.), Capelin (Mallotus villosus), Kawakawa (Euthynnus affinis), Bonitos (Sarda spp.), Marlins,.
03.02.51 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus). 
03.02.52 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus). 
03.02.53 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Coalfish (Pollachius virens). 
03.02.54 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.). 
03.02.55 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Alaska Pollack (Theragra chalcogramma). 
03.02.56 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Blue whitings (Micromesistius poutassou, Micromesistiu. 
03.02.59 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Other. 
03.02.71 - Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.). 
03.02.72 - Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.). 
03.02.73 - Carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), excluding edible fish offal of subh. 
03.02.74 - Eels (Anguilla spp.), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Eels (Anguilla spp.). 
03.02.79.1508 - Taxonomic names starting with Ch (cont.). 
03.02.79.4571 - Taxonomic names starting with La (cont.). 
03.02.81 - Other fish, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Dogfish and other sharks. 
03.02.82 - Other fish, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Rays and skates (Rajidae). 
03.02.83 - Other fish, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Toothfish (Dissostichus spp.). 
03.02.84 - Other fish, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.). 
03.02.85 - Other fish, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Seabream (Sparidae). 
03.02.89 - Other fish, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0302.91 to 0302.99: Other. 
03.02.91 - Livers, roes and milt. 
03.02.92 - Fish fins: Shark fins
03.02.99 - Heads, tails, maws and other edible fish offal: Other
03.03.11 - Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Sockeye salmon (red salmon) (Oncorhynchus nerka) nerka) nerka). 
03.03.12 - Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Other Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou and Oncorhynchus rhodurus). 
03.03.13.7871 - Taxonomic names starting with Sa. 
03.03.14 - Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Trout (Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss,  Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster). 
03.03.19 - Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: 
03.03.23.6231 - Taxonomic names starting with Or (cont.). 
03.03.24 - Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.). 
03.03.25 - Carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), excluding edible fish offal of subh. 
03.03.26 - Eels (Anguilla spp.),excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Eels (Anguilla spp.). 
03.03.29.1508 - Taxonomic names starting with Ch (cont.). 
03.03.29.4571 - Taxonomic names starting with La (cont.). 
03.03.31 - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides, Hippoglossus hippoglossus, Hippoglossus stenolepis). 
03.03.32 - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa). 
03.03.33 - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Sole (Solea spp.). 
03.03.34 - Turbots (Psetta maxima, Scophthalmidae). 
03.03.39 - Flat fish (Pleuronectidae, Bothidae, Cynoglossidae, Soleidae, Scophthalmidae and Citharidae), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Other.
03.03.41 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 To 0303.99: Albacore or longfinned tunas (Thunnus alalunga). 
03.03.42 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Yellowfin tunas (Thunnus albacares). 
03.03.43 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito. 
03.03.44 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Big eye tunas (Thunnus obesus). 
03.03.45 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Atlantic and Pacific bluefin tunas (Thunnus thynnus, Thunnus orientalis). 
03.03.46 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Southern bluefin tunas (Thunnus maccoyii). 
03.03.49 - Tunas (of the genus Thunnus), skipjack or stripe-bellied bonito (Euthynnus (Katsuwonus) pelamis), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Other. 
03.03.51 - Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii),  excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Herrings (Clupea harengus, Clupea pallasii). 
03.03.53 - Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Sardines (Sardina pilchardus, Sardinops spp.), sardinella (Sardinella spp.), brisling or sprats (Sprattus spra. 
03.03.54 - Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus). 
03.03.55.9049 - Other Trachurus species not listed (frozen). 
03.03.55.9071.38 - Trachurus picturatus - TSN 168593 - Jack Mackerel (frozen). Trachurus picturatus
03.03.55.9071.40 - Trachurus symmetricus  - TSN 168586 - Jack (frozen). Trachurus symmetricus 
03.03.56 - Cobia (Rachycentron canadum), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Cobia (Rachycentron canadum). 
03.03.57 - Swordfish (Xiphias gladius), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Swordfish (Xiphias gladius). 
03.03.59.1312 - Taxonomic names starting with Ca. 
03.03.59.1313 - Taxonomic names starting with Ca (cont.). 
03.03.59.1773 - Taxonomic names starting with Co (cont.). 
03.03.59.2150 - Taxonomic names starting with De. 
03.03.59.2624 - Taxonomic names starting with En (cont.). 
03.03.59.2859 - Taxonomic names starting with Eu. 
03.03.63 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Cod (Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus). 
03.03.64 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus). 
03.03.65 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Coalfish (Pollachius virens). 
03.03.66 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Hake (Merluccius spp., Urophycis spp.). 
03.03.67 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Alaska Pollack (Theragra chalcogramma). 
03.03.68 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Blue whitings (Micromesistius poutassou, Micromesistiu. 
03.03.69 - Fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae and Muraenolepididae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99: Other. 
03.03.81 - Other fish, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings  0303.91 to 0303.99: Dogfish and other sharks. 
03.03.82 - Other fish, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings  0303.91 to 0303.99: Rays and skates (Rajidae). 
03.03.83 - Other fish, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings  0303.91 to 0303.99: Toothfish (Dissostichus spp.). 
03.03.84 - Other fish, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings  0303.91 to 0303.99: Seabass (Dicentrarchus spp.). 
03.03.89 - Other fish, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings  0303.91 to 0303.99: Other.

C) Chapter 30 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes originating from the United States.  NO VERSION CHANGE

30.02.12.1095.11 – Bulk bovine serum, plasma, or derivatives, dried or liquid
30.02.12.1095.21 – Blood serum, plasma, or derivatives for in-vitro use – bovine

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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