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CFIA-AIRS Updates February 21st, 2018

A) Chapter 01 was published to change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA - Veterinary inspection” to “Refuse entry” for the following HS codes with the end use “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” originating from Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cambodia, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Peoples Democratic Republic Lao, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan and Thailand.

01.06.32 - Psittaciformes (including parrots, parakeets, macaws and cockatoos).
01.06.39.2096 - Songbirds over 3 days old (Passerines of the sub-order passerii (oscines)).
01.06.39.2097 - Songbirds less than 3 days old (Passerines of the sub-order passerii (oscines)).

This created a requirement version change for the same HS codes originating from all countries except the United States.

B) Chapter 05 was published to:

i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA - NISC” to “Refer to CFIA - Veterinary inspection” for the following HS code originating from the United States.

05.06.90.1274.04 - Cattle skulls - under thirty months.

ii) add the end uses “Other end uses” and “Scientific use (Research)” to the following HS code originating from all countries except Africa.

05.11.99.1297.08 - Rodent

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

05.10.00.1286.11 - Canine and Feline (Dogs and Cats). 
05.10.00.1286.12 - Bee venom.
05.11.99.1297.04 - Equine (horse).
05.11.99.1297.06 - Porcine (swine).
05.11.99.1297.07 - Primates (monkey).
05.11.99.1297.09 - Reptile.
05.11.99.1297.10 - Amphibian.
05.11.99.1297.11 - Canine (dog).
05.11.99.1297.12 - Feline (cat).
05.11.99.1297.13 - Lagomorph (rabbit).
05.11.99.1297.99 - Other.
05.11.91.1298.01 -  Fish, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates.
05.11.99.1298.08 - Rodent.
05.11.99.1298.09 - Reptile.
05.11.99.1298.10 - Amphibian.
05.11.99.1298.14 -  Fish, marine mammals, crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates.
05.11.99.1299.05 - Rodents.
05.11.99.1301.10 - Canine and Feline (Dogs and Cats).

C) Chapter 21 was published to add the following OGD extension.

21.06.90.1502.99 - Other

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

21.06.90.1502.01 - Condensed beverage sweetener.

D) Chapter 31 was published to:

i) modify the import conditions for the following HS code originating from the United States.

31.01.00.1810 – Pure manure, processed, packaged or bulk

ii) modify the list of registration types for the following HS code originating from the United States.

31.01.00.1810.99 – Pure manure, processed, packaged or bulk – Other species

iii) add the end use “Samples for testing” to the following HS code with miscellaneous code “ Other processes”  originating from the United States.

31.01.00.1810 – Pure manure, processed, packaged or bulk.

iv) Remove the miscellaneous code “Dried and ground”  and add the miscellaneous code  “Dried and ground or composted” to the following HS code from all origins.

31.01.00.1810 – Pure manure, processed, packaged or bulk

New Miscellaneous code:
971 – Dried and ground or composted

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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