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CFIA-AIRS Updates November 17th, 2021

Chapter 01 was published to:

i) change the release recommendation from “Refer to CFIA - veterinary inspection” to “Refuse Entry” for the following HS codes with the end uses “Breeding”, “Canadian animals returning to Canada”,  “Commercial”, “Display in a zoo”, “Feeding for slaughter”, “Immediate slaughter”,  “In transit through Canada”, “Other end uses”, “Racing”, “Scientific use (Research)”, “Show or exhibition”, “Temporary stay in Canada”, and “Travellers & Personal use and not for resale or distribution” originating from the Netherlands and Poland. 

01.06.39.2098 - Pigeons and doves over 3 days old
01.06.39.2099 - Pigeons and doves less than 3 days old

This created a requirement version change for the same HS codes originating from Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, France, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon and Switzerland.

ii) change the release recommendation from “CBSA Inspection” to “Refuse entry” for the following HS codes with the end use “Feeding for slaughter - terminal feedlot” originating from the state of Michigan.

01.02.21.1007 - Sexually intact cattle (other than male calves between 8 and 14 days old)
01.02.29.1007 - Sexually intact cattle (other than male calves between 8 and 14 days old)
01.02.29.1009 - Steers
01.02.29.1010 - Spayed heifers
01.02.90.1007.01 - Sexually intact cattle (other than male calves between 8 and 14 days old) - Bulls
01.02.90.1007.02 - Cows
01.02.90.1007.03 - Zebus

This created a requirement version change for the same HS codes originating from all the other states of the United States.

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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