The
information below is for general use only to provide basic information
regarding import policies and contact information but may no longer be
accurate. The reader is encouraged to thoroughly investigate all
aspects of importation and to contact the appropriate authorities prior to
proceeding with any transportation of horses and/or semen. The following
information was last updated June 2009.
In
short, you will need:
1.
To file an Import Permit with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
2.
Provide a copy of the Permit to the stallion owner to include with semen
shipment.
3.
The stallion owner will need a certified Health Certificate from their
country to
include
with semen shipment.
The
most current information can be found by accessing the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency's
Automated Import Reference System.
HS
Code: 051199
05 Products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included.
11 Animal products not elsewhere specified or included; dead
animals of Chapter
1 or 3, unfit for human consumption.
99 Other.
OGD
Extension: 129211 or 129311
1292 Animal semen (other than bovine) - fresh
1293 Animal semen (other than bovine) - frozen
11 Equine (horse).
Origin
- Select country of origin
End
Use: 20
Breeding
The
Application for Permit to Import is located here: CFIA/ACIA 5083 (2007/11)
and must be filled annually.
In
the "Point of Entry" section, if unknown, write
"Various"
In
the "Description, Purpose, Quantity,..." section, ensure the
following information is present:
1.
Name of Stallion
2.
Stallion Registration Number
3.
Breed of Stallion
4.
Indicate if Semen is Fresh or Frozen
You
will be required to pay $35 CDN for a single use permit (single shipment)
or $60 CDN for a multiple permit (unlimited shipments). Cheque and
credit cards are accepted.
Applications
can be mailed or faxed to:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Dr. Susan Wray or Chris Paolini
174 Stone Road West
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 4S9
Fax: (519) 837-9771
Processing
takes 3-5 business days. The permit will be mailed to you once
complete.
