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CFIA-AIRS Updates April 17th 2020

A) Chapter 04 was publish to :
 
i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption” and “Other end uses” originating from the United States.
 
04.07.21. 0271.01 - Grade A - jumbo
04.07.21. 0271.02 - Grade A - extra large
04.07.21. 0271.03 - Grade A - large
04.07.21. 0271.04 - Grade A - medium
04.07.21. 0271.05 - Grade A - small
04.07.21. 0271.06 - Grade A - peewee
04.07.21. 0271.07 - Grade B
 
ii) change the release recommendation from “Approved” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes with the end use “Further processing” originating from the United States.
 
04.07.21.0271.01 - Grade A - jumbo
04.07.21.0271.02 - Grade A - extra large
04.07.21.0271.03 - Grade A - large
04.07.21.0271.04 - Grade A - medium
04.07.21.0271.05 - Grade A - small
04.07.21.0271.06 - Grade A - peewee
04.07.21.0271.07 - Grade B
04.07.21.0271.08 - Grade C
04.07.21.0271.09 - Nest Run
04.07.21.0271.10 - Ungraded
 
iii) change the release recommendation from “Approved” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Samples for testing”, “Scientific use (research)” and “Show or exhibition” originating from the United States.
 
04.07.21. 0271.01 - Grade A - jumbo
04.07.21. 0271.02 - Grade A - extra large
04.07.21. 0271.03 - Grade A - large
04.07.21. 0271.04 - Grade A - medium
04.07.21. 0271.05 - Grade A - small
04.07.21. 0271.06 - Grade A - peewee
04.07.21. 0271.07 - Grade B
 
iv) change the release recommendation from “Approved” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption” and “Other end uses” originating from the United States.
 
04.07.29.0273 - Cornish hen eggs.
04.07.29.0274 - Quail eggs
04.07.29.0275 - Goose eggs
04.07.29.0276 - Ostrich eggs
04.07.29.0277 - Turkey eggs
04.07.29.0278 - Duck eggs
 
This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes originating from the United States.
 
04.07.90.0286 - Salted duck eggs
04.07.90.0287 - Preserved 100 year old duck eggs
04.07.90.0288 - Quail eggs, salted
04.07.90.0289 - Quail eggs, otherwise preserved
04.07.90.0290 - Goose eggs, salted
04.07.90.0291 - Goose eggs, otherwise preserved
04.07.90.0292 - Ostrich eggs, salted
04.07.90.0293 - Ostrich eggs, otherwise preserved
04.07.90.0294 - Other species
 
B) Chapter 05 was published to change the release recommendation from “Approved” to “Refer to CFIA - NISC” for the following HS codes originating from the United States.
 
05.05.10.1258 - Unprocessed feathers, quills or plumes. 
05.05.90.1258 - Unprocessed feathers or plumes.
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).
05.11.99.1298.01 - Laboratory or tissue samples, fresh, frozen or fixed. - Avian (bird).
05.11.99.1299.09 - Cell lines. - Avian (bird).
05.11.99.1302.05 - Animal tissues, fluids or manure on DNA or RNA preservation cards. - Avian (bird).
 
C) Chapter 19
was published to modify the description for the following HS codes. NO VERSION CHANGE.
 
19.02.30.9420.02 - Instant noodles, containing dried beef seasoning.
19.02.30.9420.03 - Instant noodles, containing dried chicken seasoning.
19.02.30.9420.04 - Instant noodles, containing dried pork seasoning.
19.02.30.9420.98 - Instant noodles, containing dried meat seasoning.
19.04.90.7190 - Other pre-cooked or otherwise prepared cereals - containing dried meat seasoning.
19.04.90.7191 - Prepared foods containing dried meat seasoning.
 
D) Chapter 20 was published to modify the description for the following HS code. NO VERSION CHANGE.
 
20.05.51.2068.01 - Baked beans without meat.
 
E) Chapter 21 was published to modify the description for the following HS codes.NO VERSION CHANGE.
 
21.04.10.5672.99 - Other, broth, stock.
21.04.10.5673.01 - Soup mixes, bases, dried.
21.04.10.5674.99 - Other, broth, stock.
21.04.10.5676.99 - Other, broth, stock.
21.04.10.5677.01 - Soup mixes, bases, dried.
21.04.10.5677.02 - Soup, refrigerated or frozen.
21.04.10.5678.99 - Other, broth, stock.
21.04.10.5679.01 - Soup mixes, bases, dried.
21.04.10.5680.01 - Soup mixes, bases, dried.
21.04.10.5681.01 - Soup mixes, bases, dried.
21.04.10.5682.01 - Soup mixes, bases, dried.
21.04.10.5683.99 - Other, broth, stock.
21.04.10.5685 - Various/combined containing meat.
21.04.10.5685.02 - Soup mixes, bases, dried.
21.04.10.5689.01 - Soup mixes, bases, dried.
21.04.10.5690 - Other soups and broths containing dried meat seasoning.
21.06.90.7206.01 - Meat seasoning.
21.03.90.7279.01 - Salad dressing, not containing meat.
21.03.90.7279.02 - Salad dressing, containing meat.
 
F) Chapter 30 was published to change the release recommendation from “Approved” to “Refer to CFIA - NISC” for the following HS codes originating from the United States.
 
30.01.90.1673.07 - Dried duck gizzard lining. 
30.01.90.1673.10 - Chicken embryo extract. 
30.01.90.1676.06 - Dried chicken feet. 
30.01.90.1676.10 - Essence of chicken (pan lan she liquid).
30.02.12.1095.02 - Blood, serum, plasma or derivatives for in vitro use - avian.

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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