CFIA – Importers must list dead bait and germplasm in Chapter 5 (Harmonized System)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) would like to inform importers that effective January 11, 2016 germplasm imported for the following end uses must be declared in Chapter 5 of the Harmonized System (HS):

  • research and educational use;
  • culture;
  • diagnostic testing;
  • display in a zoo or public aquarium;
  • live bait; and
  • stocking and enhancement.

Also, aquatic animals found on the susceptible species list that are dead and will be used for dead bait must be declared in Chapter 5.