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CFIA-AIRS Updates April 7th, 2022

A) Chapter 06 was published modify the import conditions and the registration type list for the following HS codes with the end use “Other end uses” originating from the continental United States.

06.03.19.0032.03 - Heather - cuttings and sprigs - fresh. (Calluna spp.)
06.03.90.0034.05 - Heather - cuttings and sprigs - dried (Calluna spp.).

B) Chapter 12 was published to:

i) add the following OGD extensions.

12.11.90.3057 - Dried flowers, buds, leaves, roots and seeds in crushed, ground or powdered form. 
12.11.90.3058 - Dried flowers, leaves and buds. 
12.11.90.9994 - Other Seeds - not for propagation.

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

12.11.90.3039 - Basil - with or without roots (dried). 
12.11.90.3040 - Sweet basil - with or without roots (dried). 
12.11.90.3041 - Rosemary - with or without roots (dried). 
12.11.90.3042 - Sage - with or without roots (dried). 
12.11.90.3046 - Marjoram, wild marjoram - with or without roots (dried). 
12.11.90.9991 - Other herbs - with or without roots (dried).

ii)  add the following OGD extensions for the end use “Cleaning (for)”.

12.01.10.0111 - Glycine max (Soybean), seed - Organic
12.02.30.0002 - Ground-Nuts seeds - Organic           
12.04.00.0111 - Linum usitatissimum (Linseed, Flax), seed - Organic
12.05.10.7101 - Canola seed (seed) - Organic
12.05.90.7101 - Brassica napus and Brassica rapa (Rapeseed, Colza or Canola), seed - Organic
12.06.00.7111 - Helianthus annuus (Sunflower), seed - In-shell - Organic
12.07.21.0002 - Cotton seeds: Seed - Organic
12.07.40.7100.10 - Sesamum sp. (Sesame), seed - Organic
12.07.50.7110 - Sinapis sp. (Mustard), seed - Organic          
12.07.60.0002 - Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds - Organic
12.07.91.7111 - Papaver sp. (Poppy), seed - excluding Papaver somniferum - Organic
12.09.10.0002 - Sugar beet seeds - Organic
12.09.21.0002 - Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds - Organic
12.09.22.0002 - Seeds of forage plants : Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds - Organic
12.09.23.0002 - Seeds of forage plants : Fescue seeds - Organic
12.09.24.0002 - Seeds of forage plants : Kentucky blue grass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds - Organic
12.09.25.0002 - Seeds of forage plants : Rye grass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds - Organic
12.09.29.0074.01 - Bird's Foot Trefoil (seed) - Organic
12.09.29.0074.07 - Beet (seeds) - Organic     
12.09.29.0074.08 - Timothy grass seed - Organic
12.09.29.0074.09 - Echium plantagineum - Organic
12.09.29.0074.10 - Echium spp. other than E. plantagineum - Organic
12.09.29.0074.12 - Wheat grass - Organic     
12.09.29.0074.99 - Other forage crop (seed) - Organic

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

12.01.10.0110 - Glycine max (Soybean), seed. 
12.01.90.0111 - Glycine max (Soybean), grain. 
12.02.41.4081 - Edible nuts. 
12.04.00.0112 - Linum usitatissimum (Linseed, Flax), seed. (Linum usitatissimum)
12.04.00.0113 - Linum usitatissimum (Linseed, Flax), grain. (Linum usitatissimum)
12.05.10.7100 - Canola seed (seed). 
12.05.10.7200 - Canola seed (grain). 
12.05.90.7100 - Brassica napus and Brassica rapa (Rapeseed, Colza or Canola), seed. 
12.05.90.7200 - Rape seed (grain). 
12.06.00.7101 - Helianthus annuus (Sunflower), seed - In-shell. 
12.06.00.7102 - Helianthus annuus (Sunflower), Whole - Shelled. 
12.06.00.7199 - Helianthus annuus (Sunflower), Other. 
12.07.29 - Cotton seeds: Other. 
12.07.40.7100.01 - Sesamum sp. (Sesame), seed. 
12.07.40.7100.02 - Sesamum sp. (Sesame), grain. 
12.07.50.7101 - Sinapis sp. (Mustard), seed. 
12.07.50.7102 - Sinapis sp. (Mustard), grain. 
12.07.60.0001 - Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) seeds. 
12.07.91.7101 - Papaver sp. (Poppy), seed - excluding Papaver somniferum
12.07.91.7102 - Papaver sp. (Poppy), grain - excluding Papaver somniferum     
12.07.99.0118 - Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits - grain             
12.07.99.9991 - Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits (seed)
12.07.99.9999 - Other oil seeds and oleaginous fruits (grain)
12.09.10.0001 - Sugar beet seeds
12.09.21.0001 - Seeds of forage plants : Lucerne (alfalfa) seeds
12.09.22.0001 - Seeds of forage plants : Clover (Trifolium spp.) seeds
12.09.23.0001 - Seeds of forage plants : Fescue seeds          
12.09.24.0001 - Seeds of forage plants : Kentucky blue grass (Poa pratensis L.) seeds
12.09.25.0001 - Seeds of forage plants : Rye grass (Lolium multiflorum Lam., Lolium perenne L.) seeds
12.09.29.0073 - Seed (forage)                       
12.09.99.0076.05 - Tobacco (seed)
12.09.99.0076.11 - Echium spp. other than E. plantagineum (seed)
12.09.99.0076.43 - Taraxacum kok-saghyz - Seed (Russian dandelion)
12.12.93.0100 - Saccharum sp.(Sugar cane), stripped of leaves and husk, for human consumption

iii) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Approved” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Educational use” and “Scientific use (Research)”.

12.07.10.0120 - Palm nuts and kernels (whole).
12.07.10.0121 - Palm nuts and kernels (broken).

iv) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Approved” for the following HS code with the end use “Other end uses”.

12.11.90.9999.11 - Annatto seed.

v) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA-NISC” to “Approved” for the following HS code with the uses “Human Consumption” and “Other end uses”. 

12.11.90.6251 - Burdock seeds.

vi) modify the import conditions and registration type list for the following HS code with the end use “Other end uses” originating from the continental United States..

12.11.90.9999.90 - Other apothecary supplies.

vii) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “For cosmetic or medicinal purposes” and “Scientific use (Research)”.

12.11.60 - Bark of African cherry (Prunus africana). 
12.11.90.9992 - Non-propagative

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 - General

Information source

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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