Notice to Importers: Chicken and Chicken Products (Items 96 to 104 on the Import Control List)

Imports of chicken and chicken products into Canada are subject to import controls under Canada’s Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA). Accordingly, an import permit is required for shipments of chicken and chicken products to enter Canada. Import permits for shipments of chicken and chicken products destined to the Canadian market are issued to allocation holders under Canada’s tariff rate quota (TRQ) for chicken and chicken products, which is administered by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT).

The access quantity for the chicken and chicken products TRQ is 39,900,000 kilograms or 7.5% of the previous year’s domestic production as reported by Statistics Canada, whichever is greater. The allocation period for the chicken and chicken products TRQ extends from January 1 to December 31, inclusive.

This Notice to Importers sets out the policies and practices pertaining to the administration of the TRQ, including the allocation, underutilization, return and transfer policies. This Notice also explains how to apply for import permits.