WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
11 October 1999
(99-4251)
Committee on Import Licensing Original:  English
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES
Notification under Article 7.3 of the
Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures1
CANADA
The following notification, dated 2 September 1999, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Canada.
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Import licences are required for goods subject to quantitative restrictions related to measures
taken to safeguard domestic producers against inju rious imports pursuant to either GATT Article XIX;
the WTO Agreement on Textiles and Clothing;  or international commitments (e.g. narcotics and
endangered species of fauna and flora).  Import cont rols, although not generally related to quantity, are
also imposed on some products on grounds of public interest, or for surveillance purposes.  This is
accomplished either through import licensing measures or through certain other formalities at the port of
entry.  Effective 1 January 1995 (or 1 August 1995 for wheat, barley and their products, butter, dry
whey and cream), Canada converted its agricultural  import controls to a system of tariff rate quotas
(TRQs);  import licences are required as a condition of  importation of quantity eligible for the in-quota
rate of duty.
Import controls are administered by a limited nu mber of government departments.  It is not
practical, however, to provide a general description of  the procedures involved as they vary, in certain
particulars, from department to department.  C onsequently, replies to the Questionnaire have been
organized according to the different legislative inst ruments under which import controls are maintained.
In the case of the Export and Import Permits Act, general responses in respect of dairy products;
chicken, turkey and eggs;  broiler hatching eggs and chicks;  beef and veal;  margarine;  and wheat and
barley and their products have been provided fo r questions 5, 8-10, 12-17 and 19 of the Questionnaire.
Replies to the remaining questions have been orga nized by separate product groups owing to difference
in the procedures involved.
                                                     
1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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I. CONTROLLED DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES  ACT...........................................................3
II. EXPLOSIVES ACT.............................................................................................................. ....5
A. E XPLOSIVES ............................................................................................................................... .5
III. ATOMIC ENERGY CONTROL ACT...................................................................................7
A. P RESCRIBED SUBSTANCES ...........................................................................................................7
IV. NATIONAL ENER GY BOARD ACT ....................................................................................9
A. N ATURAL GAS AND ETHANE .......................................................................................................9
V. EXPORT AND IMPORT  PERMIT S ACT ..........................................................................11
A. G ENERAL RESPONSES APPLICABLE TO DAIRY PRODUCTS ;  CHICKEN , TURKEY AND
EGGS ;  BROILER HATCHING EGGS AND CHICKS ;  BEEF AND VEAL ;  MARGARINE ;  AND
WHEAT AND BARLEY AND THEIR PRODUCTS (QUESTIONS 5, 8-10, 12-17 AND 19) ..................11
B. O THER RESPONSES – BY PRODUCT GROUPS ..............................................................................14
(i) Dairy products .............................................................................................................. ............14
(ii) Chicken, tu rkey and eggs ................................................................................................... .......16
(iii) Broiler hatching  eggs and chicks.......................................................................................... ....18
(iv) Beef and veal.............................................................................................................. ...............20
(v) Margarine ................................................................................................................... ..............21
(vi) Wheat, barley and their products........................................................................................... ...23
(vii) Clothing and handbags..................................................................................................... ........24
(viii) Text iles................................................................................................................. .....................28
(ix) Carbon and spec iality steel................................................................................................ .......31
VI. ANIMALS AND PLANT S .....................................................................................................33
A. P LANT PROTECTION ACT..........................................................................................................33
B. H EALTH OF ANIMALS ACT........................................................................................................35
(i) Live animals, animal products, birds and veterinary  biologics................................................35
C. E NDANGERED SPECIES ..............................................................................................................36G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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I. CONTROLLED DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES ACT
Outline of system
1. The importation into Canada of narcotic, contro lled and restricted drugs is subject to import
licensing to ensure that dealer's procedures are in  conformity with Canada's international obligations
(Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs 1961 and Convention on Psychotr opic Substances 1981).
Canadian domestic regulations also require that the imported substance meets Canadian medical and
scientific requirements and that the drugs remain  in the legitimate distribution channels.  The
importation of these drugs is covered by the Contro lled Drugs and Substances Act and its regulations.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. The prospective importers of controlled drugs. (e.g. amphetamine, methamphetamine, barbituric
acids), narcotics (e.g. codeine, morphine), and rest ricted drugs (used only for research, not commercial
sale) must submit an application.  The application mu st specify the supplier's name, country and address,
the quantity and type of drug being imported as well as the method of transport and the Customs port of
entry.  Prospective importers of such drugs must be firms (dealers) domestically licensed to manufacture
or distribute the specified narcotic, controlled or rest ricted drugs.  A licensed dealer can request at any
time an amendment to add a substance to his licence, or remove it.
3. The system applies to all narcotic, controlled a nd restricted drugs from all countries.  Imports of
narcotics are made only from countries which are part y to the International Narcotic Convention of the
United Nations, to which Canada is a signatory.
4. The licensing is intended to minimize divers ion while the quantity of drugs imported does not
exceed Canadian medical or scientific needs.  The system also ensures that Canada complies with its
international commitments.
5. The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act  and its Regulations require permits for the import or
export of a narcotic, controlled or restricted drug.
Procedures
6. I. Allocations of quotas for narcotics are published by the United Nations, and this
information is provided to dealers upon request .  Any nation exporting these drugs may obtain
information on Canadian quotas through the United Nations International Narcotic Control Board.
Canada does not allocate a specific quantity to any country.
II. The quotas for narcotics are allocated annually in accordance with the requirements of
the United Nations International Narcotic Control Board.
III.  Permits to import narcotic, controlled and restricted drugs are only issued to resident
licensed dealers.  Licensed dealers are required to inform the Bureau of Drug Surveillance when an
import takes place, including the quantity imported.  Unused portions of permits and unused portions of
cancelled permits are credited back to the quota for the year.  The names of the importers are not
published for confidentiality and security reasons.
IV. All narcotic quotas are established on an annual basis, and an application may be made
at any time during the year.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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V. Import permits are issued within ten working days of receipt of application.  In the case
of a narcotic, the same length of time applies provided the Canadian quota has not been exhausted for
the calendar year.
VI. Permits are issued for immediate importati on except when a dealer has indicated that he
wishes to import during the following calendar year.  In this case, the permit becomes valid 1 January of
that year.  All permits are valid for three months  from the date of issue with none extending beyond
31 December of any given year.
VII.  All applications to import narcotics, c ontrolled and restrictive drugs are reviewed by
the Bureau of Drug Surveillance.  Import permits are issued by the Bureau on the authority of the
Minister of Health Canada.
VIII.  Permits are issued on the basis of first-come, first-served, past performance and security.
There is no maximum amount allocated per appli cant.  Applications are examined on receipt.
IX. Under Canadian law and the international estimate system of the International
Narcotics Control Board of the United Nations, the na rcotic, controlled and restricted drugs requiring
import permits are also covered by export permits i ssued by the competent authorities of the exporting
country.
X. Not applicable.XI. No import permits are issued on condition that drugs be exported and not sold on the
Canadian market.
7. (a) The importer of controlled and rest ricted drugs possessing a manufacturer's or
distributor's licence for that drug is usually issued an import permit within ten  working days of receipt
of the application.  It is effective immediately.
(b) All permits are granted within ten working days of receipt of application if there is a
legitimate medical or scientific need, and physical security for safekeeping purposes.
(c) No. All Permits are valid for three mont hs from the date of issue and none extends
beyond 31 December of the year in which they were issued.  Permits issued in November are valid until
31 December only.
(d) The Bureau of Drug Surveillance, Health Protection Branch, Health Canada is the only
authority an importer needs to contact.
8. An application for an import permit can be refu sed if a company is not licensed, if the product is
not currently on the licence, if the security provided  would be inadequate, if there is an insufficient
narcotic quota remaining, if there has been non- compliance with the Acts and Regulations by the
importer or if there is reason to suspect that there will be diversion of the drug to an illicit market.
Reasons are given for refusing permits.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Permits to import or export narcotic, controlled or restricted drugs are limited to the
companies licensed to manufacture or distribute the drug in Canada.  A list of such companies is
maintained and can be provided on request to licensed dealers.  There is no fee attached to the
permits.  However, a fee and other requirements apply to obtain the controlled drugs and substances
licence.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. Applications for permit to import narcotic and controlled drugs.
11. Canadian import permits and in most cases export permits from the exporting (supplying)
country.
12.-13. No.Conditions of licensing
14. Three months.  It may be extended upon a pplication; reasons are to be provided.
15.-16. No.17. (a) No.
(b) No.
N.B. If the illicit value exceeds $4 million (street valu e), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at the
post of entry must be notified by the importer, 48 hour s in advance of the drug's expected time of arrival.
For all those situations, a statement specifying this requirement is placed on the permit.
Other procedural requirements
18. No, provided the company is currently licensed to manufacture or distribute such drugs and
can provide the security necessary to store the drug.
19. Not applicable.
II. EXPLOSIVES ACT
A. EXPLOSIVES
Outline of system
1. The importation of explosives is governed by the Explosives Act and Regulations administered
by the Department of Natural Resources.  The legal definition of explosives includes blasting
explosives, detonators, propellants, sporting and industrial cartridges, and all types of fireworks and
pyrotechnic devices.  Before an explosive may be im ported it must be declared an authorized explosive
by the Chief Inspector of Explosives appointed under the Explosives Act.  The process of authorizing an
explosive consists of the manufacturer submitting da ta on the nature and composition of the explosive
and on its packaging and markings.  Samples are usually required for laboratory examination.  A
standard testing fee of $771.00 for fireworks, $716.00 for ammunition and up to $2,561.00 for blasting
explosives and accessories apply.  The criteria for authorization are based on the safety characteristics of
the explosive substances or articles during handling, st orage, transport and use, and to confirm that the
classification is in conformity with the recomme ndations of the Committee of Experts on the Transport
of Dangerous Goods as adopted by the Economic a nd Social Council (ECOSOC)  of the United Nations.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. Once an explosive is authorized, any person may import it into Canada provided he has the
proper storage facilities for the type and quantity of explosives in question.  Two kinds of importationG/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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permits are issued; a general permit issued for a sp ecific quantity in one shipment, and an annual permit
issued for unlimited shipments during a twelve-mon th period.  In addition, special permits may be
issued for explosives required for chemical analysis , scientific research, field testing and fireworks
competitions or other special purposes.
3. The system applies to explosives from all countries.
4. The system is intended only to ensure that th e same degree of safety exists with imported
explosives as with those of domestic manufacture.  Th ere is no intent whatsoever to restrict the quantity
or value of the explosives imported.
5. The Explosives Act, R.S., c.E-17 amended by 1995 c.32 and the Explosives Regulations,
C.P.C., c.599 as amended.  The system is a st atutory requirement which does not convey any
administrative discretion and would require legislative approval to be abolished.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.7. (a) The import permit is normally issued w ithin twenty-four hours after receipt of the
application if the explosive has been previously author ized and facilities exist in Canada for the safe and
secure storage of the quantity being imported.  Permits may be obtained in a shorter time butnevertheless should be on hand when a shipment  arrives at Customs to prevent dangerous
accumulations.  Naturally, delays will occur if the explosive has not been authorized previously.
(b) Permits may be granted immediately on request provided all is in order.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which an application for an
importation permit may be made.
(d) The importer need only approach the Explosives Regulatory Division of the
Department of Natural Resources.  No other administrative bodies are involved.
8. An application for an explosives importation permit may only be refused for failure to meet
safety criteria.  Reasons for such refusal would be  given to the applicant who would have the right of
appeal to the Minister of Natural Resour ces under Section 17 of the Explosives Act.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Any importer who has satisfied the requirements of the Explosives Regulations relative to the
storage, sale, purchase and possession, and of th e Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations
relative to transport, of the explosive to be imported may apply for an importation permit.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. The Forms of application and permits to import explosives are included in Schedule II Forms 13
to 17 inclusive of the Explosives Regulations2.
11. The importers Transmission Schedule (Form 16) is  required to be prepared in duplicate by the
importer and presented to the Customs Officer at th e point of entry along with the Importation Permit
                                                     
     2Available for consultation in the Secretariat (Market Access Division).G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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(Form 14 for General, Form 17 for Annual) for ve rification and forwarding of one copy of the
transmission schedule to the Explosives Branch  of the Department of Natural Resources.
12. The present fee is $30.00 for a General Importation Permit and $100.00 for an Annual
Importation Permit.
13. Other than the fee, there is no deposit or adva nce payment associated with the issuance of an
importation permit.
Conditions of licensing
14. Explosives Importation Permits can be issued fo r a period of not less than 9 months and not in
excess of 15 months.  General Importation Permits are valid for one shipment while Annual Importation
Permits are valid for any number of shipments.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of an explosives importation permit.
16. Permits are not transferable between importers and only the products made by the
manufacturer(s) specified in the permit may be imported.
17. There are no conditions attached to the issuance of an explosives importation permit relative to
quantitative restrictions other than safe and secu re storage location in Canada.  Depending on the
quantity to be stored, a magazine (i.e. storage) lic ence issued by the Explosives Regulations Division
may be required.  Importation permit applicants will be advised if this is the case.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. Not applicable.
III. ATOMIC ENERGY CONTROL ACT
A. PRESCRIBED SUBSTANCES
Outline of system
1. The Atomic Energy Control Bo ard (AECB) has established a strict control system for the
import, export, possession and use of prescribed substances.  Under this system, any person or
organization proposing to deal in prescribed substan ces in Canada, in excess of exempt quantities, must
apply to the Board, giving details of the prescribed substance and quantity requested, the proposed use,
the facilities and protection equipment available and the experience of the user.  When satisfied that the
use will not impose an undue risk to health, safety, security and the environment, the Board issues a
licence authorizing the applicant to possess and use the prescribed substance subject to any conditions
which the Board deems necessary.
In addition to obtaining this authorization to possess and use prescribed substances, any person
or organization wishing to import any quantity of a prescribed substance must, pursuant to section 5(1)
of the Regulations under the Atomic Energy Control Act, obtain an import licence.  Authority to import
is usually included in a licence to possess and use a prescribed substance, or be subject to a separate
individual import licence requirement.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. Section 5(1) of the Atomic Ener gy Control Regulations refers to importation into Canada of any
prescribed substance.  Prescribed substances include uranium, thoriu m, plutonium, neptunium,
deuterium, their respective derivatives and compounds, and radioactive isotopes of all elements and anysubstances containing such isotopes.
3. This licensing system applies to prescribed substances from all countries.4. In accordance with the AECB's mission to ensure that the use of nuclear energy in Canada does
not pose undue risk to health, safety, security and the environment, the import licence is intended to
ensure that the prescribed substances are destined for persons or organizations authorized and equipped
to use them safely.  The licence also enables the AE CB to take actions with re spect to any international,
bilateral or multilateral obligati ons that may be applicable.
Each licence will indicate the maximum allowable quantity of prescribed substance or
maximum quantity contained within a device for import, possession or use.  There is, however, norestriction on the number of import licences which may be applied for.
5. Import licensing is provided for by the At omic Energy Control Act and regulations made
thereunder.  Licensing procedures and the product co verage of the licensing requirements are prescribed
by regulation.  The licensing system cannot be abolished without the approval of the
Governor-in-Council.
6. Quantity and value restrictions, beyond the re strictions contained in the individual import
licence, do not apply to imports of prescribed substa nces except as may from time to time be determined
by Government policy.
7. (a)&(b) An import licence is normally issued with in one month of receipt of the application but
can be issued in a shorter time if necessary.
(c) No.(d) The Atomic Energy Control Board is th e only body authorized to issue an import
licence.  Applications are made directly to the Board.
8. The Board may refuse to issue a licence or revoke, suspend, or amend the terms and conditions
of a licence for reasons of health, safety or security.  The holder of the affected licence has the right to
be heard by the Board.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. All persons, firms and institutions are eligible to apply for a licence.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. A sample application form to apply for licence to import uranium, thorium, plutonium, other
radioactive isotopes and deuterium is available for reference in the Secretariat.
11. Approved import licence or a copy thereof.
12.-13. No.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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Conditions of licensing
14. The period of validity depends on the nature of the import and is normally 1 or 2 years.  The
validity of a licence may be extended upon receipt of a written request.
15.-17. No.
Other procedural requirements
18. No.19. Not applicable.Note: It is expected that the Atomic Energy Cont rol regulations will undergo some changes at the end
of June 1999.  An addendum will follow.
IV. NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD ACT
A. NATURAL GAS AND ETHANE
Outline of system
1. The National Energy Board Act and the Part VI Regulations made thereunder control imports of
natural gas by pipeline, railway tank cars and tank tr ucks or tankers.  Imports are authorized by both
licences and orders.  Licences are issued for large volume and long-term imports while orders are used
in the case of small volume and emergency and short-term imports.  An application is made to the Board
for import authorization.  In the case of a licence, the application will be set down for a public hearing.
No licence is effective until approved by the Governor-in-Council.  The issuance of an import orderrequires the approval of the Board a nd does not require a public hearing.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The term of any import licence cannot exceed 25 years.  Imports of natural gas by orders are
restricted to 24 months for volumes over 30 thousa nd cubic metres per day and to 20 years for less than
30 thousand cubic metres per day.  Imports for re-export for up to 25 years can be done by order.
3. The system described applies to gas originating in and coming from any country.  In practice,
however, all imports of natural gas have, to date, been from the United States.
4. The purpose of licensing is to ensure that long-term imports of gas are in the public interest,
having regard to the equitable distribution of gas in Canada.
5. The authorization of imports is maintained under the National Energy Board Act, a statute of
the Parliament of Canada, and the National Energy Board Part VI Regulations.  The term "natural gas"
is defined in the Act and is not subjected to ad ministrative discretion.  Legislative action would be
required to abolish the system.
Procedures
6. I.-IV.  There is no quota system.  Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis by
assessing the impact on Canadians of the proposed import, i.e., impact on gas industry, consumer cost,
distribution of gas in Canada, etc.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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V. For processing applications a public hearing is required.  The length of time is
approximately one to four months or longer.  Applications for emer gency and short-term imports can be
approved immediately.
VI. In some cases, imports commence immediat ely upon issuance of the authorization, or,
depending on the requirements of the import arrangem ent, there may be some interval between the
authorization and the commencement of the import.
VII.  The prospective importer has to approach one administrative organ only, the National
Energy Board.  However, licences for imports require  the approval of the Governor-in-Council to take
effect.
VIII.  Applications  are examined on receipt.  There is no allocation of import authorizations to
applicants.
IX. There are no applicable bilateral or multilateral arrangements besides the Canada-U.S.
Free Trade Agreement and the North American Free Trade Agreement.
X. The granting of import authorization would be conditional on an export authorization
being granted by the appropriate foreign government agency.
7. (a) Application for a licence should be made in advance of importation by a reasonable
length of time, depending on the size and complexity of the importation arrangement.
(b) An order can be granted immediately by the Board.  A licence requires that a public
hearing be held.
(c) There are no limitations as to the period of the year during which application for import
authorization may be made.
(d) See response to VII above.
8. An application for a licence may be refused for fa ilure to meet criteria set out in the Part VI
Regulations including a failure to consider alternative domestic supplies, etc., or where the import is notin the public interest.  An applicant, in the ev ent of refusal to issue a licence, may resubmit his
application to the National Energy Board with a ppropriate amendments or may request a review.
Appeal can be made to the Federal Court of appeal  on a question of law or jurisdiction, on leave being
obtained from the Court.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Any person is eligible to apply for authorization.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. The National Energy Board must have regard to all considerations that appear to it to be
relevant and shall have regard to the equitable di stribution of gas in Canada.  The Governor-in-Council
may make regulations respecting the information to be  furnished by applicants and the procedures to be
followed in applying for import authorization.  Section 5 of the Part VI Regulations entitled
"Information to be Furnished by Applicant for Licen ce to Import Gas" sets out the information required
to be filed by an applicant for a licence to impor t gas.  In addition, the National Energy Board may
require further information.  With respect to import or ders, applicants must file such information as theG/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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National Energy Board may require.  However, no specific information requirements for order
applications are set out in the Act or in the Part VI Regulations.
11. No documents are required upon actual importa tion.  However, the holder of an import
authorization is required to provide the National Energy Board with information as required, including
the actual volumes imported during the term of the au thorization, and their value in Canadian currency.
12. There is no fee or administrative charge in respect of an application at present.
13. There is no deposit or advance payment require ment associated with the issue of the import
authorization.
Conditions of licensing
14. No import licence may be issued for a term in excess of 25 years.  The validity of a licence
cannot be extended beyond this period without an amendment to the Act by Parliament.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence.  Licences are
permissive only.
16. Yes.  They are transferable subject to National Energy Board a nd Governor-in-Council
approval.
17. Conditions attached to the issue of a licence would normally include installation of metering,
inspection and reporting, subject to requirements established by the Board.
Other procedural requirements
18. Apart from procedures defined in the Regula tions made pursuant to the Act, no additional
administrative procedures are required.
19. Not applicable.
V. EXPORT AND IMPORT PERMITS ACT
A. GENERAL RESPONSES APPLICABLE TO DAIRY PRODUCTS ;  CHICKEN , TURKEY AND EGGS ;
BROILER HATCHING EGGS AND CHICKS ;  BEEF AND VEAL ;  MARGARINE ;  AND WHEAT AND
BARLEY AND THEIR PRODUCTS (QUESTIONS 5, 8-10, 12-17 AND 19)
Note:  Effective 1 January 1995 (or 1 August 1995 for wheat, barley and their products, butter, dry
whey and cream), in compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments, Canada
converted its agricultural import controls to a system of tariff rate quotas (TRQs).  Under these TRQs,
imports within the TRQ level, i.e. within the acces s commitment, will require a permit issued through
the Export and Import Controls Bureau (EICB) in order to benefit from the lower rate of duty, while
imports over the quota level, subject to significantly higher rates of duty, may enter under a GeneralImport Permit. For wheat, barley and their products, imports are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
1. See VII(b).2-4. See Product Outline in VII (b).G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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5. Licensing is maintained through regulations under the Export and Import Permits Act.
Individual products are not designated in the Act.
An Import Control List has been established by regulation by the Governor-in-Council.  The list
includes goods the import of which it is deemed nece ssary to control for any of the following purposes,
namely:
- to ensure, in accordance with the needs of Canada, the best possible supply and
distribution of an article that is scarce in world markets or in Canada or is subject to
government controls in the countries of origin or to allocation by inter-governmentalarrangement;
- to restrict, for the purpose of supporting any action taken under the Farm Products
Marketing Agencies Act, importation in any form of a like article to one produced or
marketed in Canada the quantities of which are fixed or determined under that Act;
- to implement any action taken under the Farm Income Protection Act, the Fisheries
Prices Support Act, the Agricultural Products Co-operative Marketing Act, the
Agricultural Products Board Act or the Ca nadian Dairy Commission Act, with the
object or  the effect of supporting the price of the article;
- to implement an intergovernmental arrangement or commitment;  and
- where at any time it appears to the satisfaction of the Governor-in-Council on a report
of the Minister made pursuant to an i nquiry made under section 20 or 26 of the
Canadian International Trade Tribunal Act by the Canadian International Trade
Tribunal in respect of any goods, that goods of any kind are being imported or are likely
to be imported into Canada at such prices, in such quantities and under such conditions
as to cause or threaten serious injury to the production in Canada of like or directly
competitive goods, any goods of the same kind may, by order of the Governor-in-
Council, be included on the Import Control List  in order to limit the importation of such
goods to the extent and for the period that, in the opinion of the Governor-in-Council, is
necessary to prevent or remedy the injury.
 Once an item has been placed on the Import Contro l List, a permit either individual or general,
is required by the Act to import such goods into Canada.
Specific products can be made subject to either individual licensing or open general licensing by
the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
This licensing system may be abolished by the Governor-in-Council by removing the items
from the Import Control List.  Only Parliament can  alter or amend the Export and Import Permits Act.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs may also decide  to allocate shares of the within-TRQ access for
any product in advance.  Where this system is used, import permits (licences) will normally be issued
automatically up to the level of an importer's share.
Procedures
6-7. See Product Outline in VII (b).G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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8. Applications which meet the general requirement s are not normally refused.  If criteria have not
been met (e.g. no valid import licence, no quota entitlem ent) the applicant will  be informed; in such
event the applicant may request reconsideration by th e Minister of Foreign Affairs or the applicant may
choose to pay the over-access tariff and import the goods under a General Import Permit, which is
automatically applicable.
Eligibility of importers to apply for permit
9. Any resident of Canada may apply for a permit.  Citizenship is not a criterion.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. The applicant is required to provide the in formation requested on the application for import
permit form.  For certain products, additional info rmation and/or documentation may be required, as
indicated in the specific product group responses.
11. See Product Outline in VII (b).12. Any applicant may directly apply to the Depart ment of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
in Ottawa for a permit, for which there are f ees ranging from $15.00 to $31.00, according to the value of
the goods.  For permits issued at other authorized computer terminals, however, there are fees ranging
from $10.00 to $26.00 (according to value) or more to cove r costs of additional services by such issuers.
13. No.Conditions of licensing
14. Import permits have a validity of 30 days which may be extended, provided the request for
extension is made prior to the original expiry date , by a simple amendment to the permit.  Otherwise if
the permit has not been used, the importer may apply for its cancellation and the issuance of a new
permit upon presentation of the unused permit.
15. There is no penalty for non-utilization of an import permit.
16. Permits are not transferable between importers.
17. Under very particular circumstances, special conditions may be attached from time to time.
Other procedural requirements
18. No.19. Not applicable.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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B. OTHER RESPONSES – BY PRODUCT GROUPS
(i) Dairy products
Outline of system
1. Dairy products remain on the Import Control List, established under the Export and Import
Permits Act;  and effective 1 January 1995, existing import controls on these products were replaced
with tariff rate quotas (1 August 1995 for butter, heavy cream and dry whey).
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Dairy products on the Import Control List and su bject to individual import permit licensing are:
cheese of all types, butter, ice cream, yoghurt, h eavy cream, condensed milk, powdered buttermilk, dry
whey, dairy-based products falling within tariff item Numbers 0404.90.10 and 1901.90.33.  This action
was taken under the authority of Paragraph 5(1)(d ) and Section 5.3 of the Export and Import Permits
Act.  Individual import permits are required for each shipment.
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.4. This licensing system is used to implement TRQs for dairy products in accordance with
Canada's commitments under the WTO.
5. See General Responses.Procedures
6. The following is a list of TRQ levels for the dairy products which are subject to import control:
For 1996, the TRQ level for cheese  is 20,411.866 tonnes.  As a result of an agreement between
Canada and the European Union (EU), not less th an 66 per cent of the cheese TRQ is allocated to
member states of the EU and the remaining 34 per cen t is allocated to any other (non-EU) country in the
world. Current holders of cheese TRQ who are activ e in the cheese trade have retained their quota,
which is allocated on a yearly basis.
For 1998/99 (1 August-31 July), the TRQ for butter  will be 2,750 tonnes.  As a result of an
agreement between Canada and New Zealand, there is a country reserve of 1,680 tonnes of butter for
New Zealand, with the balance open to all supplyi ng countries; imports from New Zealand are counted
against the balance only once the reserve is exhausted.  The TRQ that applies to butter has been
allocated to the Canadian Dairy Commission for the benefit of further processors.
For 1999, the TRQ for ice cream  is 456.6 tonnes.  Traditional ice cream importers continue to
receive their initial allocation minus adjustments for under-utilization; the remainder is allocated to those
importers who make application.
For 1999, the TRQ level for yoghurt  is 332 tonnes.  Traditional yoghurt importers continue to
receive their initial allocation minus adjustments for under-utilization; the remainder is allocated to those
importers who make application.
For 1998/99 (1 August-31 July), the TRQ level for heavy cream  is 394 tonnes; allocations are
made in priority to importers with established di stribution lines, and once the requirements of these
importing companies have been met, the balance (if an y) is allocated to applicants who can support their
application by demonstrating that they have in  place a distribution line for this kind of product.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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For 1999, the TRQ level for condensed milk  is 11.7 tonnes, allocated on a yearly basis to the
traditional quota holder.  The TRQ for condensed milk is allocated entirely to Australia.
For 1999, the TRQ level for powdered buttermilk  is 908 tonnes, allocated on a yearly basis to
the traditional quota holder.  The TRQ for powdered buttermilk is allocated entirely to New Zealand.
For 1998/99 (1 August-31 July), the TRQ level for dry whey  is 3,198 tonnes.  Allocations are
made in priority to users, of speciality type  whey not available from domestic sources, that can
demonstrate a requirement for these in their ma nufacturing/production formulations.  The balance is
allocated to processors and further processors that  can demonstrate a requirement for whey in their
manufacturing/production formulations.
For dairy-based products falling within item number 0404.90.10 and 1901.90.33 , the 1999
TRQ levels are 4,345 tonnes and 70 tonnes resp ectively.  The TRQ associated with 0404.90.10 is
allocated in priority to users of milk protein c oncentrate that can demonstrate a requirement for this
product in their manufacturing/product formulation; the ba lance, if any, is allocated to processors and
further processors that can demonstrate a requirem ent for other products of natural milk constituents
(e.g. blends of products of natural milk constituen ts) in their manufacturing/product formulation.  The
TRQ associated with 1901.90.33 is allocated to users of food preparations of  goods classified under
headings Nos. 04.01 to 04.04 that can demonstrat e a requirement for these products in their
manufacturing/product formulation.
I. Information on TRQs and formalities is published in the Canada Gazette and Notices to
Importers which are distributed to customs broker s, associations and traders and are available upon
request from the Department of Fore ign Affairs and International Trade.
II. See Section 6.
III. If a quota holder uses less than 90 per cent of TRQ allocated (95 per cent for cheese),
the allocation in the next year will normally be reduced by the percentage of under-utilization.  TRQ not
used in any quota year will not be available for carry-over to the next quota year.
IV. Individual import permits are required for each shipment at the within-TRQ rates of
duty.
V-VII.   Import permits are issued through an on -line automated system either (a) in the offices
of customs brokers in major cities across Canada, or  (b) at the Export and Import Controls Bureau in
Ottawa.  Import permits are normally issued with a validity period of 30 days around the date of arrival
specified by importers (five days prior to and 24 days after);  utilization of permits for one quota year is
not allowed in the next quota year.
VIII. See Section 6.
IX-X. Not applicable.
XI. Supplementary imports may also be allowed for re-export or to meet domestic market
shortages.
7. See Section 6.
8. See General Responses.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. See General Responses.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. See General Responses.11. Documents required upon actual importation:  import permit, customs entry documents and
food certificates as required under the Cana dian Dairy Products Act and Regulations.
12-13. See General Responses.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See General Responses.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. See General Responses.
(ii) Chicken, turkey and eggs
Outline of system
1. Chicken, turkey, shell eggs and egg products remain on the Import Control List, established
under the Export and Import Permits Act;  and effective 1 January 1995, existing import controls onthese products were replaced with TRQs.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Imports of "chicken and chicken capons, live or  eviscerated, chicken parts, whether breaded or
battered, and chicken products manufactured wholly th ereof, whether breaded or battered", "turkeys,
turkey parts and products manufactured wholly th ereof" and "eggs and egg products" are subject to
global TRQs.  For all three products, individual import permits are required for each shipment covered
by the aforementioned descriptions.  These products  were placed on the Import Control List under the
authority of Paragraph 5(1)(b) and Secti on 5.3 of the Export and Import Permits Act.
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.4. The licensing system is being used to implement TRQs on chicken, turkey shell eggs and egg
products in accordance with Canada's commitments under the WTO.
5. See General Responses.Procedures
6. Under the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canada provides
a global TRQ for chicken equivalent to 7.5 per cent of the previous year's domestic production.  TheTRQ level established under the WTO is 39,843.7 tonnes (e viscerated product basis).  All calculations
are made on a bone-in eviscerated equivalent basi s;  conversion factors of 1:0.75 apply to live to
eviscerated, 2:1 to boneless to eviscerated.  For tu rkey, the global TRQ under the provisions of NAFTAG/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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is 3.5 per cent of the current year's estimated production.  The level established under the WTO is
5,363.8 tonnes (eviscerated product basis) for 1999.  A ll calculations are made on a bone-in eviscerated
equivalent basis;  conversion fact ors of 1:0.82 apply to live to eviscerated, 2:1 to boneless to eviscerated.
Under NAFTA, Canada provides a global TRQ for shell eggs and egg products of 2.988 per cent of the
previous year's domestic production.  It is split among shell eggs (1.647 per cent), frozen, liquid and
further processed eggs (0.714 per cent), and powdered eggs (0.627 per cent).  The level established
under the WTO for shell eggs and egg products is 19,660,400 dozen in 1999.  For chicken, turkey, shell
eggs and egg products, the access provided by Canada is the greater of its NAFTA or WTO
commitments.
The basic procedure that applies to imports of chicken, turkeys, shell eggs and egg products is
that a quantitative limit for imports from all sources is established yearly.  Individual TRQ holders areinformed of their allocations which are based upon import performance in recent periods and meeting
criteria that are published annually in Notices to Importers.  In the case of turkeys, individual allocations
may be utilized at any time during the quota year.  However for chicken and egg products, individual
allocations for larger TRQ holders are distributed on a quarterly basis while those for shell eggs are
distributed on a monthly basis at a volume ratio in  keeping with traditional demand.  Applications for
single-shipment permits are made against these allo cations at any time during the 30 days preceding the
expected date of arrival of the shipment.  Add itional import permits, supplementary to the basic TRQ,
may also be obtained depending upon domestic supply availability and each applicant's use of their TRQ
if they are holders of TRQ.
I. Information on TRQs and related formalities is published in the Canada Gazette and in
Notices to Importers.  The latter are distributed to customs brokers, associations and traders, and are
available upon request from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
II. See Section 6.III. If a holder of TRQ for chicken, turkey and shell eggs uses less than 90 per cent of the
TRQ allocated, the allocation in the next year will normally be reduced by the percentage of
under-utilization;  for a holder of TRQ for egg produc ts, the threshold is 95 per cent.  TRQ not used in
any calendar year will not be available for carry-over to the next calendar year.
IV. Individual import permits are required for each shipment at the within-TRQ rates of
duty.
V-VII.  Import permits are issued through an on -line automated system either (a) in the offices
of customs brokers in major cities across Canada, or  (b) at the Export and Import Controls Bureau in
Ottawa.  Import permits are normally issued with a validity period of 30 days around the date of arrival
specified by importers (five days prior to and 24 days after);  utilization of permits for one quota year is
not allowed in the next quota year.  Import permits  are available immediately at numerous computer
terminals across Canada, provided that the applicant has not used up his quota allocation.
VIII. See Section 6.IX-X. Not applicable.XI. A supplementary access regime applies when genuine market shortages exist.
Supplementary imports may also be allowed for re-export.
7. See Section 6.8. See General Responses.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. See General Responses.
Documentational and other requirements for applications for licence
10. See General Responses.
11. Import permits and normal customs entry forms are required in addition to health certificates as
required under the Canada Agriculture Products Act.
12-13. See General Responses.
Conditions of licensing
14-17. See General Responses.Other procedural requirements
18-19. See General Responses.
(iii) Broiler hatching eggs and chicks
Outline of system
1. Broiler hatching eggs and chicks remain on the Import Control List, established under the
Export and Import Permits Act;  and effective 1 January 1995, existing import controls on these
products were replaced with tariff rate quotas.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. In order to support action taken under the Farm Products Agencies Act, Broiler Hatching Eggs
and Chicks were placed on the Import Control List.  "Chick" means a chick for chicken meat production
hatched from a broiler hatching egg.  This action was taken under the authority of Paragraph 5(1)(b) and
Section 5.3 of the Export and Import Permits Act.  Individual import permits are required for each
shipment of these products.
3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from all countries.4. This licensing system is used to implement TRQs for broiler hatching eggs and chicks in
accordance with Canada's commitments under the WTO.
5. See General Responses.Procedures
6. Under the provisions of a bilateral agreement with the United States, Canada provides a TRQ
level for broiler hatching eggs and chicks of 21.1 per cent of the current year's estimated domesticproduction, split into separate access commitments for eggs (17.4 per cent) and chicks (3.7 per cent).
The TRQ level established under the WTO for broiler hatching eggs and chicks is 7,949,000 dozen in
egg equivalents.  Each chick is counted as 1.27 hatc hing eggs.  The access provided by Canada is theG/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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greater of its NAFTA and WTO commitments.  Holders of TRQ for hatching eggs may convert their
allocation into TRQ for chicks, but TRQ for chicks is not convertible into TRQ for hatching eggs.
The TRQ level is determined annually and is allocated to federally registered hatcheries on the
basis of market share minus adjustments for under- utilization.  Holders of TRQ are permitted to import
up to their allocated annual TRQ level at any time during the calendar year.
I. Information on TRQs and related formalities is published in the Canada Gazette and in
Notices to Importers.  The latter are distributed to customs brokers, associations and traders, and are
available upon request from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
II. See introduction to this reply.III.  If a holder of TRQ uses less than 90 pe r cent of TRQ allocated, the allocation in the
next year will normally be reduced by the percentage of under-utilization on an egg equivalent basis.
TRQ not used in any quota year will not be available for quota to the next quota year.
IV. Individual import permits are required for each shipment at the within-TRQ rates of
duty.
     V-VII.  Import permits are issued through an on-line automated system either (a) in the offices of
Customs Brokers in major cities across Canada, or (b) at the Export and Import Controls Bureau in
Ottawa.  Import permits are normally issued with a validity period of 30 days around the date of arrival
specified by importers (5 days prior to and 24 days after); utilization of permits for one quota year is not
allowed in the next quota year.
VIII. See Section 6.IX-X. Not applicable.XI. A supplementary access regime applies when genuine market shortages exist.
Supplementary imports may also be allowed for re-export.
7. See Section 6.8. See General Responses.Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. See General Responses.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. See General Responses.11. Documents required upon actual importation:  import permit, customs entry documents and
health certificates as required under the Canada Agriculture Products Act.
12-13. See General Responses.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See General Responses.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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Other procedural requirements
18-19. See General Responses.
(iv) Beef and veal
Outline of system
1. Effective 1 January 1995, beef and veal were placed on the Import Control List established
under the Export and Import Permits Act;  and the existing import control measures for these products
provided for under the Meat Import Act were replaced with a tariff rate quota.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. In order to implement Canada's commitments under the WTO, beef and veal were placed on the
Import Control List.  This action was taken under th e authority of Paragraph 5(1)(a) and Section 5.3 of
the Export and Import Permits Act.  Individual import permits are required for each shipment of
carcasses and half-carcasses of bovine animals, fresh, ch illed or frozen;  cuts of meat of bovine animals,
fresh, chilled or frozen, with bone in and boneless m eat of bovine animals, fresh, chilled or frozen.
3. The system applies to goods originating from a ll countries except the United States, Mexico and
Chile.
4. This licensing system is used to implement TR Qs for beef and veal in accordance with Canada's
WTO commitments.
5. See General Responses.
Procedures
6. In keeping with its WTO commitments, Cana da has established a TRQ level for imports of
fresh, chilled and frozen beef and veal from non-NAFTA countries of 76,409 tonnes;  of this,
29,600 tonnes are reserved for imports from New Zealand and 35,000 tonnes are reserved for importsfrom Australia for 1999.  The basic procedure that ap plies to imports of beef and veal is that a
quantitative limit for all sources is established yearly .  For 1999, the beef TRQ is allocated to importers
as follows: 57,307 tonnes are allocated to processors and retailer-processors on the basis of the amount
of non-NAFTA beef and veal processed in their own facilities in a previous 12-month period, and the
balance of 19,102 tonnes is allocated to distributors on the basis of sales of non-NAFTA beef and veal in
a previous 12-month period.
I. Information on TRQs and related formalities is published in the Canada Gazette and in
Notices to Importers.  The latter are distributed to customs brokers, associations and traders and are
available upon request from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
II See Section 6.III. Not applicable.
IV. Individual import permits are required for each shipment at the within-TRQ rates of
duty.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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V.-VII.  Import permits are issued through an on -line automated system either (a) in the offices
of customs brokers in major cities across Canada, or  (b) at the Export and Import Controls Bureau in
Ottawa.  Import permits are normally issued with a validity period of 30 days around the date of arrival
specified by importers (5 days prior to and 24 days af ter);  utilization of permits for one quota year is not
allowed in the next quota year.  Import permits are available immediately at numerous computer
terminals across Canada, provided that the applicant has not used up its TRQ allocation.
VIII. See Section 6.IX-X. Not applicable.XI. The Minister of Foreign Affairs may authorize the importation of beef and veal
supplementary to the TRQ if he judges that the importation serves the overall needs of the Canadian
market.
7. See Section 6.
8. See General Responses.
Eligibility of importers to apply for permit
9. See General Responses.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. See General Responses.
11. Import permits and normal customs entry forms are required in addition to health certificates as
required under the Canada Agriculture Products Act.
12-13. See General Responses.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See General Responses.Other procedural requirements
18-19. See General Responses.
(v) Margarine
Outline of system
1. Effective 1 January 1995, margarine and butter substitutes, excluding liquid margarines, were
placed on the Import Control List established under th e Export and Import Permits Act;  and the existing
import prohibitions for these products were replaced with a tariff rate quota.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. In order to fulfil Canada's WTO commitment s for margarine, margarine was placed on the
Import Control List.  This action was taken under th e authority of Paragraph 5(1)(b) and Section 5.3 of
the Export and Import Permits Act.  Individual import permits are required for each shipment.
3. The system applies to goods originating in a nd coming from all countries, with the exception of
Mexico (by virtue of NAFTA).
4. This licensing system is used to implemen t TRQs for margarine in accordance with Canada's
WTO commitments.
5. See General Responses.
Procedures
6. For 1999, the TRQ level is 6,953.4 tonnes.  Import permits are allocated on a first-come,
first-served basis, without restriction on the appli cants (except that no applicant may import more than
500 tonnes in a calendar year).  Permits are normally valid for 30 days, but only within the quota year.
I. Information on TRQs and related formalities is published in the Canada Gazette and in
Notices to Importers.  The latter are distributed to customs brokers, associations and traders and are
available upon request from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
II. See Section 6.III. Not applicable.IV. Individual import permits are required for each shipment at the within-TRQ rates of
duty.
V.-VII.  Import permits are issued through an on -line automated system either (a) in the offices
of customs brokers in major cities across Canada, or  (b) at the Export and Import Controls Bureau in
Ottawa.  Import permits are normally issued with a validity period of 30 days around the date of arrival
specified by importers (five days prior to and 24 days after);  utilization of permits for one quota year is
not allowed in the next quota year.
VIII. See Section 6.
IX-X. Not applicable.
XI. Supplementary imports may also be allowed for re-export.
7. See Section 6.8. See General Responses.Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. See General Responses.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. See General Responses.
11. Documents required upon actual importation are:   import permit and customs entry documents.
12-13. See General Responses.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See General Responses.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. See General Responses.
(vi) Wheat, barley and their products
Outline of system
1. Effective 1 August 1995, wheat, barley and th eir products were placed on the Import Control
List, established under the Export and Import Permits Act;  and existing import controls on theseproducts were replaced with tariff rate quotas.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. In order to fulfil its WTO Agreement access commitments for wheat, barley and their products,
Canada removed the requirement under the Canadian Wheat Board Act and related regulations for
import licences for wheat, barley and their products and replaced them with a system of TRQs.  This
required placing them on the Import Control List  under the authority of Paragraph 5(1)(a) and
Section 5.3 of the Export and Import Permits Act.
3. This system applies to goods originating in a ll countries except wheat, barley and their products
imported from Mexico and wheat and wheat products im ported from the United States, by virtue of the
NAFTA and the Canada-USA FTA respectively, and Chile (for barley and barley products).
4. This licensing system is used to implemen t TRQs for wheat, barley and their products in
accordance with Canada's commitments under the WTO.
5. See General Responses.
Procedures
6. For 1998/99, the TRQ levels are:  wheat  – 190,581.8 tonnes, barley – 335,160 tonnes, wheat
products - 123,557 tonnes (grain equivalent) and ba rley products – 16,069.8 tonnes (grain equivalent).
There are no allocations to importers.  The TRQ is administered on a first-come, first-served basis from
1 August to 31 July (quota year).
I. Information on TRQs and related formalities is published in the Canada Gazette and in
Notices to Importers.  The latter are distributed to customs brokers, associations and traders and are
available upon request from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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II. See Section 6.
III. TRQ not used in any quota year will not be available for carry-over to the next quota
year.
IV. The General Import Permit number must be stated on the customs entry document.
When the TRQ level for any product is reached, a di fferent General Import Permit allows importation at
the outside-TRQ rates of duty.
V-VII. Not applicable.VIII. See Section 6.IX-XI. Not applicable.
7. See Section 6.
8. See General Responses.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. See General Responses.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. See General Responses.
11. Normal customs entry forms indicating the appropriate General Import Permit are required.
12-13. See General Responses.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See General Responses.Other procedural requirements
18-19. See General Responses.
(vii) Clothing and handbags
Outline of system
1. Specific products are included on the Import C ontrol List established under the Export and
Import Permits Act pursuant to negotiated bilateral export restraint arrangements.  They are subject to
either individual import licensing or open general licensing.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Products on the Import Control List subject to individual import permits are:  work gloves;
outerwear garments;  hosiery;  pants;  blouses and ladies' shirts;  pyjamas and sleepwear;  raincoats;
sportswear;  foundation garments;  swimwear;  underwear;  topcoats a nd overcoats;  men's and boys'G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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structured suits and jackets;  leather coats;  men's and boys' shirts;  and sweaters.  Clothing, other textile
articles, for personal use, for use as gifts or as commercial samples are allowed entry into Canada under
open general permits:  (a) where the value for duty, as determined under the Customs Act, of each
importation of the goods is not more than $500.00;  or (b) where the importation of the goods has a
value for duty, as determined under the Customs Act,  of more than $500.00, the number of units of the
goods to be imported does not exceed 16.
3. The system applies to imports from all countries.4. The licensing system is used to implement restraint arrangements in accordance with the
Uruguay Round Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), to administer restraints imposed by
Canada unilaterally under the ATC, and for surveillance purposes in order to fulfil Canada's obligationsand to pursue its rights under the ATC, as well as to  fulfil its bilateral obligations to those trading
partners with whom restraints have been negotia ted.  General Canadian customs clearance is not yet
fully computerized, and in view of the significant number of ports of entry, the surveillance required
could not be achieved without the centralized licensing system.
5. The Export and Import Permits Act provides for the establishment of an Import Control List to
implement an intergovernmental arrangement or to prevent the frustration or the circumvention of the
ATC.  Import permits are issued for goods, in cluding clothing, on th e Import Control List.
Procedures
6. Note:  Quantitative restrictions on clothing and handbags are established in accordance either
with bilateral export restraints under the ATC or imposed  unilaterally.  In the case of bilateral restraints,
administration is usually maintained in the exporting source.  For these agreements, the Canadian import
licensing system is back-to-back with the licensing  systems of the exporting sources.  Canadian import
permits are issued on a single-shipment basis to th e holders of valid export licences from the exporting
authorities.
In the case of restraints imposed unilaterally by Canada, or where provided by bilateral
agreements, administration is maintained by Canada.  Quotas are allocated to Canadian importers, and
permits are issued not on the basis of the holding of  an export licence issued by the exporting source, but
on whether the importer has sufficient quota   re maining to cover the permit application.  Imports
entering under unilaterally imposed restraints would a ccount for less than 1 per cent of total clothing and
handbag imports.
I. Information on restraints and formalities is published in the Canada Gazette, in press
releases and in Notices to Importers distributed to associations and traders.  It is also available upon
request.  Such information is issued by the Depa rtment of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
- When the authorities in the exporting sour ce are responsible for administration of the
restraint, information is available from the appropriate body there.
- Overall amounts and the amount allocated to goods from each country are also
available from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
- In the case where Canada administers, th e maximum amount allocated to each importer
is not published.  Quota shares are allocated  on the basis of the historical performance
of each in importing the product in question from the restrained source.  Given the
commercial sensitivity of the information, it is not published for reasons of
confidentiality.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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II. See NOTE above.  Canadian import permits ar e issued on a single-shipment basis to the
holders of valid export licences from the exporting authorities.  In the case of unilaterally imposed
restraints, import permits are issued on a single-s hipment basis upon confirmation that the importer has
sufficient quota remaining to cover the shipment.
III. See NOTE above.  Bilateral arrangements provide flexibility of quota utilization
through the exercise of swing, carry-forward and carry-over by the authorities of the exporting country.
- This question applies only to situations where Canada has imposed a restraint
unilaterally.  In general, quota is allocated to companies with historical performance in
importing the product in question from the restrained source.  To encourage the full
utilization of allocations within the applicab le year by those importers to whom such
allocations have been made, importers are informed that if, by 1 November of each
year, they have not utilized at least 75 per cent of their allocation, the difference
between 75 per cent and actual utilization will then revert to the Canadian Government,
with their succeeding year's quota allocation reduced by an equivalent amount.  Quota
that is thus returned to the Government is  added to a reserve and reallocated according
to demand on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no provision for carrying over
unused quotas to succeeding years.  Becau se commercially sensitive information is
used to determine quota allocations, the name s of the quota holders are not provided to
the exporting country.
IV. Import permits are issued on a single-shipment basis and may be applied for within
30 days prior to the arrival of the goods, or any time after their arrival.
V. Import permits are available immediately either directly from the Department of
Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ottawa , or through numerous computer terminals across
Canada at agents authorized by that Department , provided that proper documentation from the exporting
source is presented.
VI. See response to 6(IV).VII.  Permit applications are considered by  only one organization, the Export and Import
Controls Bureau, Department of Fore ign Affairs and International Trade.
VIII.  See NOTE above.  This question only applies to situations where Canada has imposed a
restraint unilaterally.  Allocation of quota is base d on historical performance (as described above).  In
addition, a portion of the quota (not less than 10 per cen t) is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis
for new entrants or for allocation holders who pres ent documentary proof of hardship, in the form of
irrevocable commitments to suppliers, in the event that  their initial allocation is  insufficient to meet such
commitments.
IX. Import permits are issued back-to-back w ith export licences.  See also response to 8
below.
X. Not applicable.XI. There are provisions of this type in th e bilateral arrangements in order that such
re-exports are not counted against the negotiated restraint levels.
7. (a) Import permits for goods subject to surveillance only can be applied for 30 days prior to
the expected date of arrival or at any time after arrival.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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(b) A permit is normally granted immediately upon request.
(c) See response to 7(a).(d) Permit applications are considered by  only one organization, the Export and Import
Controls Bureau, Department of Fore ign Affairs and International Trade.
8. Import permits are not normally refused if the criter ia relating to issuance are met.  If a permit is
refused, for example, because of in complete information on the applica tion, the applicant is advised and
given the opportunity to correct the anomaly.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Import permits may be issued only to Canadian  residents, whether they be persons, firms or
institutions.  Importers eligible to receive impor t permits are registered with the Export and Import
Controls Bureau without charge.  This registration is  for administrative purposes only related to the use
of a computerized permit delivery system.  The name s of registered importers are made available on
request.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. See NOTE on question (6) for additional informa tion required to that prescribed in the
application for import permit form.
11. Import permits and normal customs entry forms are required.12. Any applicant may apply to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ottawa,
for a permit, for which there are fees of from $15.00 to $31.00, according to the value of the goods.  For
permits issued at other authorized computer term inals, however, there are fees of from $10.00 to $26.00
(according to value) or more to cover cost s of additional services by such issuers.
13. No.Conditions of licensing
14. A permit is valid for 30 days, and may be extended for a further 30 days if the request for
extension is submitted prior to expiry.
15. No.16. Licences are not transferable.17. (a) No.
(b) No.
Other procedural requirements
18. See NOTE on question (6).
19. Import permits issued pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act are not a condition of
foreign exchange transactions.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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(viii) Textiles
Outline of system
1. Specific products are included in the Import Control List established under the Export and
Import Permits Act pursuant to negotiated bilateral export restraint arrangements.  They are subject toeither individual import licensing or open general licensing.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Textile products are allowed entry into Canada under open general permits where they are
imported for personal use of the importer, as gifts or  as bona fide commercial samples, and where their
value for duty, as determined under the Customs Act, is not more than $500.00.
3. The system applies to imports from all countries.4. The licensing system is used to implement restraint arrangements in accordance with the
Uruguay Round Agreement on Textiles and Clothing (ATC), to administer restraints imposed by
Canada unilaterally under the ATC, and for surveillance purposes in order to fulfil Canada's obligations
and to pursue its rights under the ATC, as well as to  fulfil its bilateral obligations to those trading
partners with whom restraints have been negotia ted.  General Canadian customs clearance is not yet
fully computerized, and in view of the significant number of ports of entry, the surveillance required
could not be achieved without the centralized licensing system.
5. The Export and Import Permits Act provides for the establishment of an Import Control List to
implement an intergovernmental arrangement or to prevent the frustration or circumvention of the ATC.
Import permits are issued for goods, includi ng textiles, on the Import Control List.
Procedures
6. Note:  Quantitative restrictions on textiles are established in accordance either with bilateral
export restraint arrangements negotiated under the ATC or imposed unilaterally according to the ATC.
In the case of bilaterally negotiated restraints, ad ministration is usually maintained in the exporting
source, depending upon the provisions of each bilateral agreement.  For these agreements, the Canadian
import licensing system is back-to-back with the licensing system of the exporting sources.  Canadian
import permits are issued on a single-shipment basi s to the holders of valid export licences from the
exporting authorities.
In the case of restraints imposed unilaterally by Canada or where provided by bilateral
agreements, administration is maintained by Canada.  Quotas are allocated to Canadian importers, and
permits are issued not on the basis of the holding of  an export licence issued by the exporting source, but
on whether the importer has sufficient quota remaining to cover the permit application.  Imports entering
under unilaterally imposed restraints would account fo r less than one per cent of total textile imports.
I. Information on restraints and formalities is published in the Canada Gazette, in press
releases and in Notices to Importers distributed to associations and traders.  It is also available upon
request.  Such information is issued by the Depa rtment of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
- When the authorities in the exporting sour ce are responsible for administration of the
restraint, information is available from the appropriate body there.
- Overall amounts and the amount allocated to goods from each country are also
available from the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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- In the case of restraints imposed unilaterally by Canada, the maximum amount
allocated to each importer is not published.  Canada generally allocates quota in these
cases on the basis of historical performance of each in importing the product in question
from the restrained source.  Given the comm ercial sensitivity of this information, it is
not published for reasons of confidentiality.
II. See NOTE above.- Canadian import permits are issued on a single-shipment basis to the holders of valid
export licences from the exporting authorities.  In the case of unilaterally imposed
restraints, import permits are issued on a single-shipment basis upon presentation of an
invoice and confirmation that the importer ha s sufficient quota remaining to cover the
shipment.
III. See NOTE above.  Bilateral arrangements provide for flexibility of quota utilization
through the exercise of swing, carry-forward and carry-over by the authorities of the exporting country.
- This question only applies to situations where Canada has imposed a restraint
unilaterally.  In general, quota is allocated to companies with historical performance in
importing the product in question from the restrained source.  To encourage the full
utilization of allocations within the applicab le year by those importers to whom such
allocations have been made, importers are informed that if, by 1 November of each
year, they have not utilized at least 75 per cent of their allocation, the difference
between 75 per cent and actual utilization will then revert to the Canadian Government,
with their succeeding year's quota allocation reduced by an equivalent amount.  Quota
that is thus returned to the Government is  added to a reserve and reallocated according
to demand on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no provision for carrying over
unused quotas to succeeding years.  Becau se commercially sensitive information is
used to determine quota allocations, the name s of the quota holders are not provided to
the exporting country.
IV. Import permits are issued on a single-shipment basis and may be applied for within
30 days prior to the arrival of the goods, or any time after their arrival.
V. Import permits are available immediately either directly from the Department of
Foreign Affairs and International Trade, or thr ough numerous computer terminals across Canada at
agents authorized by that Department, provided  that proper documentation from the exporting source is
presented.
VI. See response to 6.IV.VII.  Permit applications are considered by  only one organization, the Export and Import
Controls Bureau, Department of Fore ign Affairs and International Trade.
VIII. See NOTE above.- This question only applies to situations where Canada has imposed a restraint
unilaterally.  Allocation of quota is based on historical performance (as describedabove).  In addition, a portion of the quota (not less than 10 per cent) is reserved on a
first-come, first-served basis for new entrants or for allocation holders who present
documentary proof of hardship, in the form of irrevocable commitments to suppliers, in
the event that their initial allocation is insufficient to meet such commitments.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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IX. Import permits are issued back-to-back w ith export licences.  See also response to 8
below.
X. Not applicable.XI. There are provisions of this type in th e bilateral arrangements in order that such
re-exports are not counted against the negotiated restraint levels.
7. (a) Import permits for goods subject to surveillance only can be applied for 30 days prior to
the expected date of arrival or at any time after arrival.
(b) A permit is normally granted immediately upon request.
(c) See response to 7(a).(d) Permit applications are considered by  only one organization, the Export and Import
Controls Bureau, Department of Fore ign Affairs and International Trade.
8. Import permits are not normally refused if the criter ia relating to issuance are met.  If a permit is
refused, for example, because of in complete information on the applica tion, the applicant is advised and
given the opportunity to correct the anomaly.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Import permits may be issued only to Canadian  residents, whether they be persons, firms or
institutions.  Importers eligible to receive impor t permits are registered with the Export and Import
Controls Bureau without charge.  This registration is  for administrative purposes only related to the use
of a computerized permit delivery system.  The name s of registered importers are made available on
request.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. See NOTE on question (6) for additional informa tion required to that prescribed in the
application for import permit form.
11. Import permits and normal customs entry forms are required.12. Any applicant may directly apply to the Depart ment of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
in Ottawa for a permit, for which there are fees  of from $15.00 to $31.00, according to the value of the
goods.  For permits issued at other authorized co mputer terminals however, there are fees of from
$10.00 to $26.00 (according to value) or more to cover costs of additional services by such issuers.
13. No.Conditions of licensing
14. A permit is valid for 30 days, and may be extended for a further 30 days if the request for
extension is submitted prior to expiry.
15. No.16. Licences are not transferable.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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17. (a) No.
(b) No.
Other procedural requirements
18. See NOTE in question (6).19. Import permits issued pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act are not a condition of
foreign exchange transactions.
(ix) Carbon and speciality steel
Outline of system
1. Carbon and speciality steel are on the Import Control List established under the Export and
Import Permits Act and are subject to individual and general licensing.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. Carbon steel products were placed on the Import Control List under the authority of subsection
5(3) of the Export and Import Permits Act with e ffect 1 September 1986, for the purpose of monitoring
their entry into Canada following a reference to the Canadian Import Tribunal pursuant to section 48 of
the Special Import Measures Act.  The Tribunal conc luded that carbon steel products are being and are
likely to be imported into Canada at such prices, in such quantities and under such conditions as to make
it advisable to collect information with respect to the importation of  such goods.  Carbon steel products
are defined as semi-finished steel (ingots, blooms, b illets, slabs and sheet bars), plate, sheet and strip,
wire rods, wire and wire products, railway-type products, bars, struct ural shapes and units and pipe and
tube.  Speciality steel products were added to the Import Control List on 1 June 1987, following an
amendment to the Export and Import Permits Act, in or der that the monitoring system for steel would be
comprehensive.  Speciality steel products are defined as stainless flat-rolled products (sheet, strip and
plate), stainless steel bar, stainless steel pipe and tube, stainless steel wire and wire product, alloy tool
steel, mold steel and high speed steel.
3. The monitoring system applies to carbon and speciality steel imports from all countries.
4. The licensing is not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports:  it is intended to
monitor the volume and the origin of carbon and speciality steel products.
5. The action of placing carbon steel on the Import C ontrol List is under the authority of section
5(1) of the Export and Import Permits Act.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.7. Individual import permits are required for each  shipment of carbon and speciality steel as
described in paragraph 2 above.  Applications for permits may be made up to 30 days in advance of the
expected date of arrival of the shipment in Ca nada.  Licences will be granted immediately upon proper
application in accordance with the Act.  There ar e no limitations as to the period of the year during
which applications and/or importation may be made .  Licence applications are considered by only oneG/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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organization, the Export and Import Permits Bureau, De partment of Foreign Affairs and International
Trade.
The following exceptions for any carbon or speciality steel product may be imported under
general licensing:
(i) where the total value for duty of the goods , as determined under  the Customs Act, is
not more than $5,000.00;
(ii) where those goods are imported by the nine major automotive companies under the
1965 Canada/U.S. Automotive Products Trade Agreement.  These companies are required to
report their imports of carbon steel products monthly;  and
(iii) where those goods are classified as Canadian goods returned.
8. See Section 7.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Any resident of Canada may apply for a permit to import.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. Nil.11. Documents required upon actual importation:
(i) import licence;  and
(ii) documents in accordance with the Customs Act.
12. Any applicant may directly apply to the Depart ment of Foreign Affairs and International Trade,
Ottawa, for a permit, for which there are fees of from $15.00 to $31.00, according to the value of the
goods.  For permits issued at other authorized co mputer terminals, however, there are fees of from
$10.00 to $26.00 (according to value) or more to cover costs of additional services by such issuers.
13. No.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See Section 6.Other procedural requirements
18. No.19. Not applicable.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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VI. ANIMALS AND PLANTS
A. PLANT PROTECTION ACT
Outline of system
1. A "Permit to Import", outlining th e plant health conditions that must be met before such things
as  plants, plant parts and plant produc ts may be imported, is a requirement.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. Under Sections 32 of the Plant Protection Regu lations and pursuant to the Plant Protection Act,
the prospective importer must apply in writing for an  import permit for the importation of plants, plant
products and any other matter that is a plant pest, is infe sted or could be infested with a plant pest or that
constitutes or could constitute a biological obstacle to  the control of a plant pest.  The permit is required
for each source or exporter of the regulated products.
3. The system applies to plants, plant products and other matter from all countries.
4. The permit system is intended to ensure that plants, plant products and other matter imported
conform with Canada's plant protection import require ments, to protect against the introduction of plant
pests into Canada.
5. The Plant Protection Act and th e Plant Protection Regulations.
Yes.  No.   No.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.7. (a) A permit must be issued prior to importation. Written permit applications may be
mailed or faxed.  Permits can be issued in 48 hours, provided all information on the application is
complete and accurate.  In emergency situations, the permit may be issued as soon as possible.
(b) No.  An application must be made in writing and processed through the proper
channels.
(c) No.(d) Yes.
8. The plant protection import permit may be refu sed on grounds that the plants, plant products or
other matter  intended for import will result or is like ly to result in the introduction into Canada of a
plant pest.  The importer is advised of the reasons for any refusal;  these are based on a pest risk
assessment.  The Plant .Protection Regulations do not  describe an appeal procedure in case where a
permit is refused.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Any resident of Canada and any person who is authorized to live in Canada may apply for a
permit to import.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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Documentational and other requirements for application for a permit to import
10. Information required on application:
- the name, address and the telephone number of the importer;- the name and address of the exporter;- the name (Common and Latin) or a description of the pest, plant or other matter;- the purpose for which the pest, plant or other matter is to be admitted into Canada;
- the place at which the pest, plant or other matter will enter Canada and its destination
within Canada;
- the means by which the pest, plant or other matter will be transported and the
precautions that will be taken to prevent the spreading of any pest while being
transported;
- the place where the pest, plant or other matter was propagated, produced or obtained;- the number of packages, if seat by mail or courier service.
11. The documents specified on the permit (e.g., phytosanitary certificate, certificate of inspection,
certificate of treatment, certificate of origi n, affidavit, etc.) are required upon importation.
12. Yes, between $15 and $250, depending on the reason for importation and the availability and
the need for pest risk assessment.
13. Full programme is required before a permit can be issued.Conditions of permit
14. The permit is generally valid for three years fro m date of issuance unless otherwise stated on the
permit, where it may be valid for a shorter peri od.  The permit may be valid for one or multiple
importations.  When a permit has expired, the person must re-apply for a new permit.
15.-16. No.
17. Conditions outlining the precautions necessary to prevent the introduction of a pest into Canada
may be stated on permit depending on the nature  of the imported goods and/or their origin.
Other procedural requirements
18. No.19. Not applicable.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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B. HEALTH OF ANIMALS ACT
(i) Live animals, animal products, birds and veterinary biologics
Outline of system
1. For importation from countries other than the U. S., a permit is required for all animals (except
domesticated dogs and cats, rodents, reptiles, amphi bians (except turtles and their eggs), veterinary
biologics derived through biotec hnology and certain animal products  and by-products depending on the
species and country of origin.  For importation fro m the U.S., a permit is required for the following:
Semen, embryos, veterinary biologics, psittacine birds other than pets birds (limit of 2), turtles, tortoises,
skunks, foxes and raccoons.
Purpose and coverage of licensing
2. See No.1 above.3. Imports are permitted only from countries which ar e free of serious animal diseases which may
affect the species of animal or bird imported.  Ho wever, certain animal products may be imported from
countries that are not free of these diseases under an  import permit.  The movement of most live animals
between Canada and the United States is exempted  from this requirement because of the relatively
disease-free status of the two countries and on the ba sis of an agreement with respect to certification
procedures between the veterinary services of Canada and the U.S.
4. The permit system is intended to ensure th at all items identified in No.1 are imported in
conformity with Canada's sanitary health regulations  to protect against the introduction of diseases into
Canada.  Decisions are made following a risk assessment process.
5. The Health of Animals Act and Regulations th ereunder.  Goods, products and animals requiring
permits are specified (see No.1).  There is no authority to waive regulations.
Procedures
6. There is provision for the importation of certain food products to a maximum amount for
sample purposes only under approved conditions.
7. (a) In the case of live animals, animal semen, or animal products, an import permit must be
issued prior to the importation and the permit describes the conditions of importation as it relates to
health certification.  On arrival at the port of entry in Canada:
(i) live animals receive veterinary inspection and the accompanying permit and health
certification are inspected to assure that import requirements are met, and
(ii) in the case of animal semen and animal products, the permit and health certification are
checked.
In the case of biologics, production protocols for each product must be submitted and approved
prior to the issuance of the permit.  They are examin ed and reviewed to assure the product is safe, free
from contaminants and that the label meets all requirements.
(b) In most cases where permit conditions exist, a permit can be issued as quickly as the
documentation can be processed.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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(c) No.
(d) Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
8. We do refuse to issue import permits on some occasions.  Examples of these are:
(a) When the disease status of a country doe s not meet minimum criteria, a permit will be
refused.
(b) When a country does not have a satisfactory disease diagnosis capability or disease
control organization, a permit may be refused.
(c) CFIA in consultation and in response to concerns of Health Canada has agreed to refuse
to issue import permits for certain species of  animals because of the risk of zoonosis.
Eligibility of importers to apply for licence
9. Any resident of Canada or company registered in Canada.
Documentational and other requirements for application for a permit to import
10. Application must be made in writing on the appropriate application form, and must specify the
species, quantities, date of arrival, c ountry of origin and purposes of import.
11. In addition to the Permit to Import Animals and the normal customs invoices, a certificate of
health issued by the veterinary services of th e country of origin must accompany the shipment.
12. Yes.
13. Yes, payments are requested at the time of submitting the application.Conditions of licensing
14. Will often vary depending on the commodity and the purpose of importation.  Yes, upon request
by the importer.
15.-16. No.17. See No. 6.Other procedural requirements
18. No.
19. Not applicable.
C. ENDANGERED SPECIES
Outline of system
1. By virtue of the Convention on International Tr ade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and
Flora, of which Canada is a member, specimens of  such species and their by-products are listed onG/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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Schedule I established under the Wild Animal and Pl ant Protection and Regulation of International and
Interprovincial Trade Act (WAPPRIITA) and subject to licensing.  Species which may be harmful to
Canadian ecosystems if ever released to the wild are listed in Schedule II of WAPPRIITA and are also
subject to licensing.
Purposes and coverage of licensing
2. The purpose of this coverage is:
(a) to place a strict limitation on trade in specime ns and by-products of species classified as
endangered or harmful to Canadian ecosystems;
(b) to establish a system of monitoring on specimens and by-products susceptible to
becoming endangered through the mechanism of back-to-back licensing; and
(c) to allow individual countries to exercise surveillance on importation in other countries
specimens and by-products of species which are cons idered endangered by the exporting country only.
3. The system applies to endangered species originating in and exported from all countries.4. The purpose of the licensing system is to allow importation in endangered species and their by-
products in internationally agreed circumstances, and in the case of species in Schedule II, where there
are sufficient safeguards and security to prevent escapes to the wild.
5. - Licensing is effected by regulations under WAPPRIITA.
- Individual products are not designated in the Act.- Endangered species were placed in Schedules I and II, established by the Governor-in-
Council to implement an inte rgovernmental arrangement or commitment (see General
Responses).
Procedures
6. I. Information as to the formalities for comply ing with the requirements of this control is
published in the Canada Gazette, in press releases and in Notices to Importers distributed to associations
and traders and, in addition, available upon reque st from the Department of Foreign Affairs.
- Not applicable.- Not applicable.- Not applicable.
Questions II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X and XI are not applicable.
7. (a) Individual import permits can be applied for at least 60 days prior to the expected date
of arrival and are not granted retrospectively.
(b) An individual import permit is normally gran ted after a review period of two-six weeks,
provided the criteria for issuing a permit are met.
(c) Not applicable.G/LIC/N/3/CAN/3
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- Not applicable.
(d) Permit applications are processed by the CI TES Administrator of the Department of the
Environment, Canada.
8. If the criteria have not been met, the applicant will be informed.  In such event, the applicant
may request reconsideration by providing new information.
9. Citizenship and residency are not criteria.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. The importer is required to provide all the in formation requested under the Convention, the Act
and regulations depending on the type of species he intends to import.
- Not applicable.- As stated above.CITES documents issued by the appropriate CITES au thorities in the country of origin or in any
subsequent re-exporting country, must accompany all a pplications.  Products arriving in Canada without
a duly authentic CITES export permit will not be cleared by Canada Customs and are subject to seizure.
11. Documents as in 10 and the customs entry forms are required.12. No fees.13. Not applicable.Conditions of licensing
14. CITES import permits are valid for six months from the date of issue.  The period of validity
may be extended by the issuance of a replacement permit.
15-17. No.Other procedural requirements
18. No.19. Not applicable.
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