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CFIA-AIRS Updates August 2nd, 2023

Chapter 07

Chapter 07 was published to:

i) remove the miscellaneous codes “With soil / container weighing less than 50 kg”, “With soil / container weighing more than 50 kg”, “Without soil / container weighing less than 50 kg” and “Without soil / container weighing more than 50 kg” from the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “Further processing”, “Other end uses” and “Repacking”.

07.09.40.0001 – Celery other than celeriac (Apium spp.)
07.09.40.0002 – Celery other than celeriac (Apium spp.) – Organic

ii) remove the miscellaneous codes “Container weighing more than 50kg” and “Container weighing less than 50kg” from the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “Further processing”, “Other end uses” and “Repacking”.

07.09.99.3035.03 – Sweet corn (including corn on the cob) (fresh or chilled)
07.09.99.4035.03 – Sweet corn (including corn on the cob) – (fresh or chilled) – Organic

iii) add the miscellaneous codes “With soil or related matter (including growing media not approved under the CGMP)” and “Without soil, related matter or growing media” to the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “Further processing”, “Other end uses” and “Repacking”.

07.09.40.0001 – Celery other than celeriac (Apium spp.)
07.09.40.0002 – Celery other than celeriac (Apium spp.) – Organic

iv) modify the import conditions and the registration type list for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption” and “Other end uses”.

07.09.40.0001 – Celery other than celeriac (Apium spp.)
07.09.40.0002 – Celery other than celeriac (Apium spp.) – Organic
07.09.99.3035.03 – Sweet corn (including corn on the cob) (fresh or chilled)
07.09.99.4035.03 – Sweet corn (including corn on the cob) – (fresh or chilled) – Organic

v) add two release recommendations to the following HS codes with the end use “Further processing” and the miscellaneous code “Without soil, related matter or growing media”.

07.09.40.0001 – Celery other than celeriac (Apium spp.)
07.09.40.0002 – Celery other than celeriac (Apium spp.)- Organic
07.09.99.3035.03 – Sweet corn (including corn on the cob) (fresh or chilled)
07.09.99.4035.03 – Sweet corn (including corn on the cob) – (fresh or chilled) – Organic

vi) add two release recommendations to the following HS codes with the end use “Further processing” and the miscellaneous code “With soil or related matter (including growing media not approved under the CGMP)” originating from the continental United States.

07.09.40.0001 – Celery other than celeriac (Apium spp.)
07.09.40.0002 – Celery other than celeriac (Apium spp.)- Organic

vii) add two release recommendations to the following HS codes with the end use “Further processing” originating from various countries.

07.09.99.3035.03 – Sweet corn (including corn on the cob) (fresh or chilled)
07.09.99.4035.03 – Sweet corn (including corn on the cob) – (fresh or chilled) – Organic

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

The foregoing information is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered, professional advice or a substitute for conducting your own thorough research and review. Before making any decisions or taking any action based on the information provided, you should conduct your own independent investigation and/or seek professional advice from a qualified expert in the relevant field. The CSCB disclaims all liability for actions taken or not taken based on the information provided.