The AIRS web site:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Automated Import Reference System (Airs)
Here is the quote for SOUTH AFRICA
Import Details for Requirement : 24284 Version: 4
HS Description: 970500
97 Works of art, collector's pieces and antiques
05 Collections and collectors' pieces of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, historical, archaeological, palaeontological, ethnographic or numismatic interest.
00 Collections and collectors' pieces of zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, historical, archaeological, palaeontological, ethnographic or numismatic interest.
OGD Extension: 199099
1990 Whole carcass or body parts, taxidermy preserved
99 Other
Origin: ZA
AF Africa
ZA South Africa
Recommendations to CBSA/Documentation and Registration Requirements
Refer to CFIA - veterinary inspection (must be accompanied by the following documents\registrations):
Canada Customs Invoice or Commercial Invoice
Importer / Broker Instructions
DOCUMENTATION INSTRUCTIONS
CANADA CUSTOMS INVOICE
The Canada Customs Invoice or related EDI data elements must clearly indicate the product being imported and the country of origin.
CONDITIONS OF IMPORT
TROPHIES AND OTHER PREPARED ANIMAL PIECES
The following items may be released following visual inspection by a CFIA inspector. They must be free from all feces, blood, dirt and ectoparasites to qualify for exemption from further restrictions. Items that are found to be soiled as above are to be refused entry and either destroyed or returned to the country of origin. Alternatively, they may be directed to an approved premises for disinfection.
Fully tanned hides and skins
Professionally prepared stuffed animals, birds, trophies, and museum specimens in display form.
Professionally prepared horns and hooves in display form.
Bongo drums with skins included, processed hard-dried skins ready to be used as drums and similar other uses.
Wool, feathers, decorative egg shells and down that have been washed and are scrupulously clean on inspection.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
*** Please note that border lookouts and targets take precedence over import requirements indicated in AIRS.
• Any import inspection services provided by CFIA staff are subject to a CFIA user fee.
• May be subject to requirements of Other Government Departments (federal, provincial or territorial).
• Contact an Import Service Centre for further information.
WOOD PACKAGING MATERIAL (for all origins except Continental United States)
Brokers/ Importers should attest to one of the following with respect to the packaging material being used to ship the product:
• "Wood packaging contained with shipment displays the ISPM No. 15 compliant stamp."
OR
• " Wood packaging material is accompanied by a Phytosanitary Certificate, ie. approved treatment per ISPM No. 15. " (Please note that phytosanitary certificates are not accepted for wood packaging materials originating from China)
OR
• "Wood packaging material is made out of manufactured wood which is exempted from ISPM No. 15."
OR (when it applies)
• "No wood packaging contained with shipment."
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CBSA
D-19 - Products of Animal Origin (includes honey):
Included in This Section:
• Animal products made from the flesh, blood, bones, hoofs, horns, offal, skin, wool, hide, hair, feathers or plumes of an animal, and any other product of animal origin not specified elsewhere, such as inedible meat and poultry products, highly processed animal products, honey, and bee products imported for pharmaceutical, industrial use, animal food and human consumption.
• Any products of animal origin in-bond, in-transit and Canadian products of animal origin exported and returned back to Canada.
Applicable Legislation
• Health of Animals Act and Regulations
• Meat Inspection Act and Regulations
• Plant Protection Act and Regulations
• Honey Regulations
Note
• Samples ■ Importations of products of animal origin as samples that are destined for analysis, evaluation, testing, research, or food exhibition may be imported under the same Animal Health and Production Division (AHPD) requirements as a commercial shipment or with an animal health import permit. These items must be detained at the first point of arrival and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) must be contacted for authority to release. Other government department requirements may also apply.
Exemptions:
1) Importations are consigned for use and human consumption of the importer and not for resale or distribution when ;
• The weight of the importations does not exceed 20kg.
• They are part of an immigrant's effect.
• Is carried on a vessel, train, motor vehicle, aircraft or other means of transportation for use as food for the crew or passengers thereof.
• Is consigned to a national or an international exhibition, weighs 100 kg or less.
• They are imported from the United States onto the Akwesasne Reserve for use by an Akwesasne resident. This does not apply to a food product that is shipped to Canada from another country through the United States.
Additional References
AHPD-DSAE-IE-2001-5 - EGG PRODUCTS
Health of Animals Act and Regulations
