Plant and Plant Product Imports

Programs and Services for Commercial Importers

• CFIA programs and services for commercial importers
• CBSA programs and services for commercial importers

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency regulates the imports of products such as:

• forestry commodities
• grains and field crops
• horticulture commodities
• insects
• plants with novel traits
• potatoes
• seeds

Some plants and plant products must also meet the requirements of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).

Information for travellers: What can I bring into Canada?

Travellers are required, by law, to declare all plant, animal, and food items they bring into Canada. For more information visit the "Be Aware and Declare"! website.