How do you send meat packages to Canada?

Alfonso Llanes, Master Degree in International Development

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency

“Meat and meat products are regulated in Canada under the Meat Inspection Act. These regulations set standards of construction, operation and maintenance for registered establishments and must undergo a series of checks including inspection upon import, labeling compliance and audits through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).”

Step 1: Hire a Customs Brokers to inform the Canadian Border Services Agency of your intention to import at minimum 48 hours prior to importation.

Step 2: Obtain information on requirements for importing meat and meat products by visiting the designated section on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website.

Step 3: Forward documentation at minimum 48 hours prior to the goods arriving at the port of entry.

Documentation

· Canada Customs Commercial invoice

· Copy of the Original Meat Inspection Certificate.

· Notice of Intent to Import Meat Products into Canada

· Pre-cleared Meat Certificate Import Control Number

· Customs Brokers can documentation for customs clearance to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

Procedure

“Prior to shipping to Canada, the importer must fulfill all CFIA requirements and must have arranged for the goods to arrive at a designated CFIA approved cold storage warehouse for inspection. After the goods clear customs, they travel in bond to cold storage warehousing facility where CFIA will inspect them, provided they receive the necessary CFIA mandated forms. Failure to present goods for inspection or to submit all necessary forms will result in mandatory and immediate exportation.”