CFIA-AIRS Updates August 31, 2023

August 31, 2023

A) Chapter 02

Chapter 02 was published to:

i) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” and with the miscellaneous code “Fully marked” originating from Spain:

02.07.11 – Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus: not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled
02.07.12 – Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus: not cut in pieces, frozen
02.07.13 – Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus: cuts and offal, fresh or chilled
02.07.14 – Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus: cuts and offal, frozen
02.07.24 – Of turkeys: not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled
02.07.25 – Of turkeys: not cut in pieces, frozen
02.07.26 – Of turkeys: cuts and offal, fresh or chilled
02.07.27 – Of turkeys: cuts and offal, frozen
02.07.41 – Of ducks: Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled
02.07.42 – Of ducks: Not cut in pieces, frozen
02.07.43 – Of ducks: Fatty livers, fresh or chilled
02.07.44 – Of ducks: Other, fresh or chilled
02.07.45 – Of ducks: Other, frozen
02.07.51 – Of geese: Not cut in pieces, fresh or chilled
02.07.52 – Of geese: Not cut in pieces, frozen
02.07.53 – Of geese: Fatty livers, fresh or chilled
02.07.54 – Of geese: Other, fresh or chilled
02.07.55 – Of geese: Other, frozen
02.07.60 – Of guinea fowls
02.08.90.5244 – Partridge
02.08.90.5245 – Pheasant
02.08.90.5246 – Pigeon, doves and other game bird species not specified
02.08.90.5247 – Ptarmigan
02.08.90.5248 – Quail
02.08.90.5250 – Squab
02.08.90.5251 – Other fowl

ii) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end uses “Human consumption”, “In transit through Canada” and “Other end uses” and with the miscellaneous codes “Fully marked” and “Unstamped” originating from Hungary:

iii) modify the import conditions for the following HS codes with the end use “Human consumption” originating from Lithuania:

B) Chapter 04

Chapter 04 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes for all end uses with the exception of “Canadian Goods Returning” originating from Chile:

04.07.21 – Other fresh eggs: Of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus
04.07.29 – Other fresh eggs: Other.
04.08.19.0275.03 – Unpasteurized liquid egg yolk or egg yolk mix containing only salt and/or sugar
04.08.19.0275.04 – Unpasteurized frozen egg yolk or frozen yolk mix containing only salt and/or sugar
04.08.19.0275.07 – Unpasteurized liquid egg yolk or egg yolk mix containing only salt and/or sugar – Organic
04.08.19.0275.08 – Unpasteurized frozen egg yolk or frozen yolk mix containing only salt and/or sugar – Organic
04.08.19.0276 – Egg yolk from avian species other than chickens (Gallus domesticus) and turkeys
04.08.99.0280 – Unpasteurized egg products from chickens (Gallus domesticus) and/or turkeys
04.08.99.0282.01 – Liquid or frozen eggs.
04.08.99.0282.03 – Liquid or frozen eggs – Organic

C) Chapter 05

Chapter 05 was published to:

i) change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS code with the end use “Other end uses” and the miscellaneous code “Unpreserved” originating from Chile:

05.11.99.1297.01 – Avian (bird).

ii) change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes for all end uses with the exception of “Canadian Goods Returning” originating from Chile:

05.05.10.1258 – Unprocessed feathers, quills or plumes.
05.05.90.1258 – Unprocessed feathers or plumes
05.11.99.1298.01 – Avian (bird).
05.11.99.5345.01 – Avian (bird) ingredients

D) Chapter 15

Chapter 15 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes for all end uses with the exception of “Canadian Goods Returning” originating from Chile:

15.01.90.5393 – Emu fat (raw)
15.01.90.5394 – Ostrich fat (raw)
15.01.90.5395 – Poultry fat – edible (raw)

E) Chapter 23

Chapter 23 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes for all end uses with the exception of “Canadian Goods Returning” originating from Chile:

23.09.90.0284.02 – Denatured (containing a denaturant), liquid or frozen.
23.09.90.0284.04 – Non-denatured, liquid or frozen
23.09.90.0284.07 – Shell egg processing by-product.
23.09.90.0284.11 – Shell egg processing by-product – Organic.

F) Chapter 30

Chapter 30 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” for the following HS codes for all end uses with the exception of “Canadian Goods Returning” originating from Chile:

30.01.90.1673.10 – Chicken embryo extract.
30.01.90.1676.06 – Dried chicken feet.
30.02.12.1095.02 – Blood, serum, plasma or derivatives for in vitro use – avian.

G) Chapter 31

Chapter 31 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Refer to CFIA-NISC” the following HS code originating from Chile:

31.01.00.1811.01 – Avian (bird) – pure manure, unprocessed.

H) Chapter 35

Chapter 35 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refuse entry” to “Approved” for the following HS codes for all end uses with the exception of “Canadian Goods Returning” originating from Chile:

35.02.19.0289.03 – Unpasteurized.
35.02.19.0289.05 – Unpasteurized – Organic.
35.02.19.0290.02 – Unpasteurized.
35.02.19.0290.04 – Unpasteurized – 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)

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