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Pet Imports Import of Pet Primates
(Includes apes, baboons, chimpanzees, gorillas, mandrills,
monkeys, organutans, marmosets etc.)
The information on this page is current as of
.
In accordance with the recommendations of the World Organization of Animal Health, as
of April 1, 2006, pet primates will no longer be permitted entry into Canada:
Import permits will only be issued for primates if the animals are
designated for a zoo, show/exhibition (macaques), or scientific use (research).
It is the importer's responsiblity to determine whether the species for
importation is subject to the controls imposed by the Convention
on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which is
administered by the Canadian Wildlife Service. Please contact the Canadian Wildlife
Service for information by telephone: (613) 997-1840; (819) 953-6283 or via their Web
site.
Please refer to the Automated Import
Reference System (AIRS) for the relevant import conditions. AIRS provides information
on import requirements for all commodities regulated by the Canadian Food Inspection
Agency. Using a selection approach to the Harmonized System (HS) codes, origin,
destination, end use, and other qualifiers, AIRS guides users to the information needed
for the specific commodity being imported. The HS classification code for primates: 01 06
11.
For additional information on policies pertaining to exotic pet animals, visit the web
site of the Pet
Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada (PIJAC Canada).
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