CBSA – What’s New

The following have been updated on the Canada Border Services Agency website.

D10-15-11, Sports Goods of Tariff Item 9984.00.00

This memorandum outlines the conditions and procedures for the importation of sports goods under tariff item No. 9984.00.00 of the Customs Tariff.

This memorandum has been updated in order to reflect True Sport Canada as the new certifying body for goods imported under special tariff classification provision 9984.00.00. The previous certifying body was the Canada Games Council.

D19-1-1, Food, Plants, Animals and Related Products

This memorandum has been updated to reflect current information and procedures.

Requirements for the importation of aquatic species related to amendments of the Health of Animals Regulations have been added.

Paragraphs 79 and 80 – Provincial/Territorial Requirements – have been added.
This memorandum contains the guidelines that apply to commercial and non-commercial importations of food, plants, animals (FPA) and related products as regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) including but not limited to

Animal feed
Animal and plant pathogens, including microorganisms and biological material
Fertilizers, fertilizer-pesticide combination products, soil supplements and growing media
Fish, seafood and fish products
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Grains, seeds, and nuts
Live animals including:
terrestrial animals
aquatic animals (including gametes and germplasm)
animal semen and embryos
hatching eggs
honey bees
Pet food and treats
Plants and plant products