Live Drone Flies (Eristalis tenax) from Germany
Live drone flies (Eristalis tenax), which are hoverfly mimics, are used for pollination studies and educational purposes. As live insects not elsewhere specified, they are classified under tariff item 0106.49.00 for other live insects.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0101210000–0106900090).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 0106).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Provide documentation on the intended use (e.g
• research) to help CBSA classify the shipment correctly
• Ensure the flies are shipped in escape-proof containers to prevent any risk of release
• Check if a CFIA permit is needed for importing live insects for research