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CFIA-AIRS Updates April 26th, 2023

A) Chapter 01

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 use “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” originating from Switzerland:

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.

ii) change the release recommendation to “Refuse entry” for the following HS codes originating from Ceuta and Melilla, Neutral Zone and Zaire:

01.06.19.2083.01 – Commercial dogs – eight months of age or older
01.06.19.2083.02 – Commercial dogs – less than eight months of age

B) Chapter 07

Chapter 07 was published to add the following OGD extensions:

07.13.90.0009 – Amphicarpaea bracteata, seed
07.13.90.0010 – Strophostyles helvola, seed

C) Chapter 15

Chapter 15 was published to add the following OGD extension:

15.16.10.1511 – Fish oil or their fractions, modified – containing inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised triglycerides

D) Chapter 21

Chapter 21 was published to add the following OGD extension:

21.06.90.9999.10 – Fish oil or their fractions, modified – containing mixtures of ethyl esters

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)
Disclaimer

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