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CFIA-AIRS Updates May 21st 2020

A) Chapter 03 was published to change the release recommendation to "Refuse Entry" for the following HS codes with the end use "Research and Educational use" and the miscellaneous codes "Consignment requires certification", "Consignment destined to an approved facility by the Office of Biohazard Containment and Safety", "Consignment destined to a CFIA approved quarantine unit", "Consignment requires certification and is a food product and is >100kg", "Consignment destined to an approved facility by the Office of Biohazard Containment and Safety and is a food product and is >100kg" and "Consignment destined to a CFIA approved quarantine unit and is a food product and is >100kg" originating from Israel and Malaysia.
 
03.01.11.1314.36 - Carassius auratus - TSN 163350 - Goldfish (ornamental, live)
03.01.11.2076.24 - Cyprinus carpio koi - TSN 163344 - Koi carp (ornamental, live)
03.01.93.1314.38 - Carassius carassius - TSN 163352 - Crucian carp (live)
03.01.93.1977.48 - Ctenopharyngodon idella - TSN 163537 - Grass carp (live)
03.01.93.2076.18 - Cyprinus carpio - TSN 163344 - Common carp (live)
 
This created a requirement version change for the following HS codes originating from all countries except the United States.
 
03.01.11.1314.36 - Carassius auratus - TSN 163350 - Goldfish (ornamental, live). 
03.01.11.2076.24 - Cyprinus carpio koi - TSN 163344 - Koi carp (ornamental, live). 
03.01.11.7061.55 - Poecilia reticulata - TSN 165903 - Guppy (ornamental, live). 
03.01.11.7960.30 - Symphysodon discus - TSN 170028 - Discus fish (ornamental, live). 
03.01.91.6159.52 - Oncorhynchus chrysogaster - TSN 161992 - Trout (live). 
03.01.91.6159.54 - Oncorhynchus clarkii - TSN 161983 - Cutthroat trout (live). 
03.01.91.6159.76 - Oncorhynchus gilae - TSN 161985 - Trout (live). 
03.01.91.6159.92 - Oncorhynchus mykiss - TSN 161989 - Rainbow trout (live). 
03.01.91.7871.54 - Salmo trutta - TSN 161997 - Brown trout (live). 
03.01.92.0415.30 - Anguilla anguilla - TSN 161128 - European eel (live). 
03.01.92.0415.44 - Anguilla dieffenbachii - TSN 635476 - Eel (live). 
03.01.92.0415.48 - Anguilla japonica - TSN 161134 - Japanese eel (live). 
03.01.92.9049 - Other Anguilla species not listed (live). 
03.01.93.1314.38 - Carassius carassius - TSN 163352 - Crucian carp (live). 
03.01.93.1661.06 - Cirrhinus cirrhosus - TSN 688892 - Cyprinids (live). 
03.01.93.1661.14 - Cirrhinus molitorella - TSN 688897 - Cyprinids (live). 
03.01.93.1977.48 - Ctenopharyngodon idella - TSN 163537 - Grass carp (live). 
03.01.93.2076.18 - Cyprinus carpio - TSN 163344 - Common carp (live). 
03.01.93.3903.32 - Hypophthalmichthys molitrix - TSN 163691 - Silver carp (live). 
03.01.93.3903.34 - Hypophthalmichthys nobilis - TSN 163692 - Bighead carp (live). 
03.01.93.4473.32 - Labeo bata - TSN 163687 - Cyprinids (live). 
03.01.93.4473.48 - Labeo calbasu - TSN 163684 - Cyprinids (live). 
03.01.93.5573.58 - Mylopharyngodon piceus - TSN 639618 - Cyprinids (live). 
03.01.93.9049 - Other Carp species not listed (live). 
03.01.94.9060.30 - Thunnus thynnus - TSN 172421 - Northern bluefin tuna (live). 
03.01.94.9060.64 - Thunnus orientalis - TSN 172422 - Tuna (live). 
03.01.95.9060.60 - Thunnus maccoyii - TSN 172431 - Tuna (live). 
03.01.99.0013.92 - Abramis brama - TSN 163666 - Common bream (live). 
03.01.99.0033.02 - Acanthocybium solandri - TSN 172451 - Seerfish (live). 
03.01.99.0034.84 - Acanthogobius flavimanus - TSN 171882 - Goby (live). 
03.01.99.0039.84 - Acanthopagrus latus - TSN 647910 - Yellowfin sea bream (live). 
03.01.99.0039.88 - Acanthopagrus schlegelii - TSN 647897 - Black porgy (live). 
03.01.99.0063.50 - Acipenser baerii - TSN 161066 - Sturgeon (live). 
03.01.99.0063.52 - Acipenser brevirostrum - TSN 161069 - Sturgeon (live). 
03.01.99.0063.58 - Acipenser gueldenstaedtii - TSN 161073 - Danube sturgeon (live). 
03.01.99.0063.62 - Acipenser medirostris - TSN 161067 - Sturgeon (live). 
03.01.99.0063.72 - Acipenser oxyrinchus - TSN 553269 - Sturgeon (live). 
03.01.99.0063.90 - Acipenser transmontanus - TSN 161068 - White sturgeon (live). 
03.01.99.0194.56 - Ailia punctata - TSN 639945 - Catfish (live). 
03.01.99.0210.66 - Alburnus alburnus - TSN 163663 - Cyprinids (live). 
03.01.99.0215.16 - Alectis indicus - TSN 168604 - Jack (live). 
03.01.99.0219.30 - Alestes grandisquamis - TSN 640388 - Characin (live). 
03.01.99.0231.84 - Allocyttus niger - TSN 625296 - Dory (live). 
03.01.99.0248.82 - Alopias vulpinus - TSN 159916 - Shark (live). 
03.01.99.0249.02 - Alosa aestivalis - TSN 161703 - Alewife (live). 
03.01.99.0249.56 - Alosa pseudoharengus - TSN 161706 - Alewife (live). 
03.01.99.0256.28 - Aluterus spp. - TSN 173129 - Filefish (live). 
03.01.99.0275.60 - Ambloplites rupestris - TSN 168097 - Rock bass (live). 
03.01.99.0282.96 - Amblyraja radiata - TSN 564149 - Skate (live). 
03.01.99.0293.36 - Ameiurus catus - TSN 164037 - Catfish (live). 
03.01.99.0293.40 - Ameiurus natalis - TSN 164041 - Catfish (live). 
03.01.99.0293.42 - Ameiurus nebulosus - TSN 164043 - Brown bullhead (live). 
03.01.99.0297.84 - Amia calva - TSN 161104 - Bowfin (live). 
03.01.99.0304.30 - Ammodytes hexapterus - TSN 171672 - Pacific sand lance (live). 
03.01.99.0304.34 - Ammodytes personatus - TSN 630414 - Pacific sandeel (live). 
03.01.99.0356.28 - Anarhichas lupus - TSN 171341 - Wolffish (live). 
03.01.99.0356.30 - Anarhichas minor - TSN 171342 - Spotted wolffish (live). 
03.01.99.0368.56 - Anchoa spp. - TSN 161837 - Anchovy (live). 
03.01.99.0368.90 - Anchoa hepsetus - TSN 161838 - Anchovy (live). 
03.01.99.0369.06 - Anchoa mitchilli - TSN 161839 - Anchovy (live). 
03.01.99.0444.60 - Anoplopoma fimbria - TSN 167123 - Sablefish (live). 
03.01.99.0520.74 - Aphanopus carbo - TSN 172389- Black Scabbardfish (live). 
03.01.99.0521.52 - Aphareus spp. - TSN 168928 - Snapper (live). 
03.01.99.0538.08 - Aplodinotus grunniens - TSN 169364 - Freshwater drum (live). 
03.01.99.0542.50 - Apocryptes bato - TSN 636962 - Goby (live). 
03.01.99.0555.22 - Aprion virescens - TSN 168926 - Snapper (live). 
03.01.99.0596.54 - Argentina elongata - TSN 162069 - Argentine (live). 
03.01.99.0596.66 - Argentina silus - TSN 162064 - Argentine (live). 
03.01.99.0596.68 - Argentina sphyraena - TSN 162071 - Silver smelt (live). 
03.01.99.0602.76 - Argyrops bleekeri - TSN 647915 - Porgy (live). 
03.01.99.0602.82 - Argyrops spinifer - TSN 647918 - Porgy (live). 
03.01.99.0602.96 - Argyrosomus hololepidotus - TSN 646511 - Croaker (live). 
03.01.99.0603.04 - Argyrosomus japonicus - TSN 169369 - Croaker (live). 
03.01.99.0603.10 - Argyrosomus regius - TSN 169366 - Croaker (live). 
03.01.99.0680.37 - Atherina boyeri - TSN 166024 - Silverside (live). 
03.01.99.0699.81 - Atractoscion nobilis - TSN 169387 - Croaker (live). 
03.01.99.0704.15 - Atrobucca nibe - TSN 646539 - Croaker (live). 
03.01.99.0727.60 - Aulorhynchus flavidus - TSN 166404 - Tube-snout (live). 
03.01.99.0793.26 - Bagrichthys macropterus - TSN 680899 - Catfish (live). 
03.01.99.0800.48 - Balistes capriscus - TSN 173138 - Tiggerfish (live). 
03.01.99.0810.10 - Barbonymus schwanenfeldii - TSN 688445 - Cyprinids (live). 
03.01.99.0811.28 - Barbus barbus - TSN 163619 - Barbel (live). 
03.01.99.0813.22 - Barbus graellsii - TSN 688565 - Cyprinids (live). 
03.01.99.0872.52 - Belone belone - TSN 165594 - Needlefish (live). 
03.01.99.0894.70 - Beryx decadactylus - TSN 166155 - Alfonsino (live). 
03.01.99.0932.46 - Bidyanus bidyanus - TSN 168040 - Silver perch (live). 
03.01.99.0999.22 - Boops boops - TSN 169218 - Porgy (live). 
03.01.99.1001.58 - Boreogadus saida - TSN 164706 - Cod (live). 
03.01.99.1058.08 - Brachirus spp. - TSN 166921 - Sole (live). 
03.01.99.1071.08 - Brachypterois spp. - TSN 643458 - Rockfish (live). 
03.01.99.1082.22 - Brama brama - TSN 170290 - Pomfret (live). 
03.01.99.1084.68 - Branchiostegus spp. - TSN 645366 - Tilefish (live). 
03.01.99.1098.66 - Brosme brosme - TSN 164740 - Ling (live). 
03.01.99.1099.48 - Brotula spp. - TSN 164817 - Cusk-eel (live). 
03.01.99.1183.10 - Calamus spp. - TSN 169195 - Porgy (live). 
03.01.99.1183.28 - Calamus nodosus - TSN 169201 - Porgy (live). 
03.01.99.1213.22 - Callorhinchus callorhynchus - TSN 564642 - Chimaera (live). 
03.01.99.1312.68 - Caranx spp. - TSN 168605 - Jack (live). 
03.01.99.1313.22 - Caranx crysos - TSN 168612 - Jack (live). 
03.01.99.1313.30 - Caranx hippos - TSN 168609 - Jack (live). 
03.01.99.1313.32 - Caranx ignobilis - TSN 168618 - Jack (live). 
03.01.99.1313.80 - Caranx sexfasciatus - TSN 168620 - Jack (live). 
03.01.99.1315.78 - Carcharias taurus - TSN 159888 - Shark (live). 
03.01.99.1334.22 - Carpiodes cyprinus - TSN 163917 - Sucker (live). 
03.01.99.1353.72 - Catostomus catostomus - TSN 163894 - Sucker (live). 
03.01.99.1353.82 - Catostomus commersonii - TSN 553273 - White sucker (live). 
03.01.99.1353.98 - Catostomus macrocheilus - TSN 163896 - Sucker (live). 
03.01.99.1357.40 - Caulolatilus spp. - TSN 168539 - Tilefish (live). 
03.01.99.1357.60 - Caulolatilus princeps - TSN 168540 - Tilefish (live). 
03.01.99.1382.52 - Centrolabrus exoletus - TSN 170730 - Rock cook Wrasse (live). 
03.01.99.1383.52 - Centrolophidae spp. - TSN 172508 - Rudderfish (live). 
03.01.99.1385.72 - Centropristis striata - TSN 167687 - Grouper (live). 
03.01.99.1389.78 - Centroscyllium fabricii - TSN 160703 - Shark (live). 
03.01.99.1394.04 - Cephalopholis argus - TSN 167752 - Grouper (live). 
03.01.99.1394.54 - Cephalopholis taeniops - TSN 551033 - Grouper (live). 
03.01.99.1394.56 - Cephalopholis urodeta - TSN 167755 - Grouper (live). 
03.01.99.1507.84 - Champsocephalus gunnari - TSN 642743 - Icefish (live). 
03.01.99.1508.32 - Chanda spp. - TSN 167662 - Glassfish (live). 
03.01.99.1508.40 - Channa argus - TSN 166680 - Snakehead (live). 
03.01.99.1508.70 - Channa marulius - TSN 166663 - Snakehead (live). 
03.01.99.1508.90 - Channa punctata - TSN 643058 - Snakehead (live). 
03.01.99.1509.66 - Chanos chanos - TSN 162838 - Milkfish (live). 
03.01.99.1520.46 - Cheilinus undulatus - TSN 170619 - Wrasse (live). 
03.01.99.1523.90 - Cheilotrema saturnum - TSN 169358 - Croaker (live). 
03.01.99.1527.14 - Chelidonichthys cuculus - TSN 692071 - Gurnard (live). 
03.01.99.1527.28 - Chelidonichthys spinosus - TSN 643893 - Gurnard (live). 
03.01.99.1547.72 - Chimaera monstrosa - TSN 161022 - Chimaera (live). 
03.01.99.1566.88 - Chitala chitala - TSN 649803 - Knifefish (live). 
03.01.99.1591.70 - Chondrostoma polylepis - TSN 688881 - Iberian nase (live). 
03.01.99.1591.80 - Chondrostoma toxostoma - TSN 688886 - Cyprinids (live). 
03.01.99.1654.28 - Cinetodus froggatti - TSN 680735 - Catfish (live). 
03.01.99.1696.54 - Clidoderma asperrimum - TSN 172864 - Flounder (live). 
03.01.99.1703.94 - Clupea harengus - TSN 161722 - Atlantic herring (live). 
03.01.99.1704.06 - Clupea pallasii - TSN 551209 - Pacific herring (live). 
03.01.99.1722.94 - Cnidoglanis macrocephalus - TSN 640213 - Catfish (live). 
03.01.99.1751.28 - Coilia dussumieri - TSN 551435 - Anchovy (live). 
03.01.99.1773.32 - Cololabis saira - TSN 165609 - Saury (live). 
03.01.99.1774.58 - Colossoma spp. - TSN 163240 - Characin (live). 
03.01.99.1790.64 - Conger spp. - TSN 161325 - Conger (live). 
03.01.99.1791.90 - Congresox spp. - TSN 635338 - Conger (live). 
03.01.99.1835.57 - Coregonus artedi - TSN 623384 - Lake Herring (live). 
03.01.99.1835.63 - Coregonus autumnalis - TSN 161933 - Whitefish (live). 
03.01.99.1835.73 - Coregonus clupeaformis - TSN 161941 - Lake whitefish (live). 
03.01.99.1835.99 - Coregonus johannae - TSN 161944 - Whitefish (live). 
03.01.99.1836.05 - Coregonus lavaretus - TSN 161950 - Whitefish (live). 
03.01.99.1836.31 - Coregonus nasus  - TSN 161936 - Whitefish (live). 
03.01.99.1836.37 - Coregonus nigripinnis - TSN 623395 - Whitefish (live). 
03.01.99.1836.59 - Coregonus reighardi - TSN 161947 - Whitefish (live). 
03.01.99.1836.87 - Coregonus zenithicus - TSN 161948 - Whitefish (live). 
03.01.99.1837.75 - Corica soborna - TSN 551281 - Sardine (live). 
03.01.99.1843.49 - Corvula batabana - TSN 646516 - Croaker (live). 
03.01.99.1843.53 - Corvula sanctaeluciae - TSN 646588 - Croaker (live). 
03.01.99.1852.25 - Coryphaena hippurus - TSN 168791 - Dolphinfish (live). 
03.01.99.1853.45 - Coryphaenoides rupestris - TSN 165350 - Grenadier (live). 
03.01.99.1865.41 - Cottus gobio - TSN 167255 - Bullhead (live). 
03.01.99.1976.10 - Ctenolabrus rupestris - TSN 170733 - Goldsinny wrasse (live).
03.01.99.3131.88 - Gadus morhua - TSN 164712 - Atlantic cod (live). 
03.01.99.6159.88 - Oncorhynchus kisutch - TSN 161977 - Coho salmon (live). 
03.01.99.7871.46 - Salmo salar - TSN 161996 - Atlantic salmon (live).
 
B) Chapter 06 was published to modify the description for the following HS codes. NO VERSION CHANGE.
 
06.02.10.0011.51 - Tree fern - Unrooted plants (Cyatheaceae and Dicksoniaceae).
06.02.90.0023.51 - Tree fern - Rooted plants (Cyatheaceae and Dicksoniaceae).
 
C) Chapter 07 was published to modify the import conditions for the following HS codes originating from Israel.
 
07.02.00.0001.01 - Tomatoes, field (fresh). (Solanum lycopersicum). (Lycopersicon esculentum)
07.02.00.0001.02 - Tomatoes - field (fresh). (Solanum lycopersicum) - Organic. (Lycopersicon esculentum)
07.02.00.0002.01 - Tomatoes, greenhouse (fresh). (Solanum lycopersicum). (Lycopersicon esculentum)
07.02.00.0002.02 - Tomatoes - greenhouse (fresh). (Solanum lycopersicum) - Organic. (Lycopersicon esculentum)
 
This created a requirement version change for the same HS codes originating from Brazil, Chile, Colombia, India, Peru and Tunisia.
 
D) Chapter 08 was published to change the release recommendation from "Approved" to "Refuse entry" to the following HS codes originating from all countries except the United States.
 
08.10.90.4041.01 - Honeysuckle (fresh) (Lonicera spp.).
08.10.90.4041.02 - Honeysuckle (fresh) (Lonicera spp.). - Organic
 
This created a requirement version change to the following HS codes.
 
08.01.11.3000 - Coconuts -  Desiccated. 
08.01.12.3000 - Coconuts - In the inner shell (endocarp). 
08.01.19.3000 - Coconuts - Other. 
08.01.22.4081.01 - Brazil nuts - Shelled, fresh. 
08.01.22.7100 - Brazil nuts: Shelled, dried. 
08.01.31.4081.01 - Cashew nuts - In shell, fresh. 
08.01.31.7100 - Cashew nuts: In shell, dried. 
08.01.32.4081.01 - Cashew nuts - Shelled, fresh. 
08.01.32.7100 - Cashew nuts: Shelled, dried. 
08.02.11.4081.01 - Almonds (Prunus dulcis.) - In shell, fresh. 
08.02.11.7100 - Almonds (Prunus spp.): In shell, dried. 
08.02.12.4081.01 - Almonds (Prunus dulcis.) - Shelled, fresh. 
08.02.12.7100 - Almonds (Prunus spp.): Shelled, dried. 
08.02.21.4083 - Edible nut - filbert, hazelnut  (In shell). (Corylus spp.)
08.02.22.4083 - Edible nut - filbert, hazelnut (Shelled). (Corylus spp.)
08.02.51.4081.01 - Pistachios - In shell, fresh. 
08.02.51.7100 - Pistachios - In shell, dried. 
08.02.52.4080.01 - Pistachios - Shelled, fresh. 
08.02.52.7100 - Pistachios - Shelled, dried. 
08.02.90.4082.06 - Pecan nut. 
08.02.90.4082.07 - Pine nut. 
08.02.90.4082.09 - Water chestnut (fresh). (Trapa spp.). (Trapa spp.)
08.02.90.4082.10 - Water chestnut (dried). (Trapa spp.)
08.02.90.4082.99 - Other : Other nut species (except peanuts). 
08.03.10.4038.01 - Plantains (Fresh). 
08.03.10.4039 - Plantains (dried). 
08.03.90.4038.01 - Bananas (fresh). 
08.03.90.4039 - Bananas (dried). 
08.04.10.4038.01 - Dates (fresh). 
08.04.10.4039 - Dates (dried). 
08.04.20.4038.01 - Figs (fresh). 
08.04.20.4039 - Figs (dried). 
08.04.30.4038.01 - Pineapples (fresh). 
08.04.30.4039 - Pineapples (dried). 
08.04.40.4039 - Avocados (dried). 
08.04.50.4039 - Guavas, mangoes and mangosteens (dried). 
08.05.10.4039 - Oranges (dried). 
08.05.21.4039 - Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); (dried). 
08.05.22.4039 - Clementines (dried). 
08.05.29.4039 - Other (dried). 
08.05.40.4039 - Grapefruit, including pomelos (dried). 
08.05.50.0002 - Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) - dried. 
08.05.90.4039 - Other citrus fruit (dried). 
08.06.20 - Grapes (dried). (Vitis spp.)
08.07.11.3000 - Melons: Watermelons (fresh). 
08.07.11.3001 - Melons: Watermelons (fresh) - Organic
08.07.19.0001.01 - Honeydew melon (fresh). (Cucumis melo sp.)
08.07.19.0001.99 - Other muskmelon (fresh). (Cucumis melo)
08.07.19.0002.01 - Honeydew melon (fresh) - Organic
08.07.19.0002.03 - Other muskmelon (fresh) - Organic
08.07.19.9998 - Other melons (fresh) - Organic
08.07.19.9999 - Other melons (fresh). 
08.07.20.0001 - Papaws (papayas) (fresh). 
08.07.20.0002 - Papaws (papayas) (fresh) - Organic
08.10.50.1000 - Kiwifruit (fresh).
08.10.50.1001 - Kiwifruit (fresh) - Organic
08.10.60.1000 - Durians (fresh). 
08.10.60.1001 - Durians (fresh) - Organic
08.10.90.4024.01 - Cactus pears (fresh). 
08.10.90.4024.02 - Cactus pears (fresh) - Organic
08.10.90.4025.01 - Custard apples (fresh). 
08.10.90.4025.02 - Custard apples (fresh) - Organic
08.10.90.4027.01 - Jackfruits (fresh). 
08.10.90.4027.02 - Jackfruits (fresh) - Organic
08.10.90.4028.01 - Passion fruits (fresh). 
08.10.90.4028.02 - Passion fruits (fresh) - Organic
08.10.90.4030.01 - Litchis (fresh). (Litchi chinensis)
08.10.90.4030.02 - Litchis (fresh) - Organic
08.10.90.4031.01 - Longans (fresh). 
08.10.90.4031.02 - Longans (fresh) - Organic
08.10.90.4034.01 - Horn of Plenty (fresh). 
08.10.90.4034.02 - Horn of Plenty (fresh) - Organic
08.10.90.4035.01 - Loquat (fresh).
08.10.90.4035.02 - Loquat (fresh) - Organic
08.10.90.4041.02 - Honeysuckle (fresh) (Lonicera spp.) - Organic
08.10.90.4042 - Jujube (Fresh). (Ziziphus jujuba). 
08.10.90.4050.01 - Other tropical fruits (fresh). 
08.10.90.4050.02 - Other tropical fruits (fresh) - Organic
08.10.90.4051.01 - Maqui (fresh). (Aristotelia spp.).
08.10.90.4051.02 - Maqui (fresh). (Aristotelia spp.). - Organic
08.12.10 - Cherries. 
08.12.90 - Other. 
08.13.10 - Apricots (dried). 
08.13.20 - Prunes (dried). 
08.13.30 - Apples (dried). 
08.13.40 - Other fruits (dried). 
08.13.50 - Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this Chapter. 
08.14.00.4040 - Citrus fruit peel (fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved). 
08.14.00.4041 - Other peel (fresh, frozen, dried or provisionally preserved). 
 
E) Chapter 16 was published to add the following OGD extensions.
 
16.02.90.5551 - Poultry Blood
16.02.90.5552 - Other bird blood

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If you have any questions, please contact your National Import Service Centre. 

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