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CFIA-AIRS Updates, 30 April

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. 

Topic(s)

Other Government Departments (OGDs) Requirements
Release
System Updates/Outages & Delays at the Border

Information source

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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