Indonesia – Export requirements for fish and seafood

Eligible/Ineligible product

Eligible

• All fish and seafood products
• Molluscs are restricted to the following species:
  • Crassostrea gigas (non-live products only)
  • Mytilus edulis
  • Mytilus galloprovincialis (non-live products only)
  • Panopea abrupta
  • Panopea generosa
  • Placopecten magellanicus
  • Patinopecten yessoensis
  • Venerupis philippinarum

Ineligible

• Species of molluscs not identified above
• Live crustaceans listed below are prohibited:
  • European green crab (Carcinus maenas)
  • Indo-pacific swimming crab (Charybdis hellerii)
  • Asian crab (Charybdis japonica)
  • Atlantic barnacle (Chthamalus proteus)
  • Australian barnacle (Elminius modestus)
  • Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis)
  • Asian shore crab (Hemigrapsus sanguineus)
  • Rusty crayfish (Orconectes rusticus)
  • Northern crayfish (Orconectes virilis)
  • Californian crayfish (Pacifastacus leniusculus)
  • Louisiana crayfish (Procambarus clarkii)
  • Asian calanoid copepod (Pseudodiaptomus inopinus)
  • Australian isopod (Sphaeroma quoianum)

Product Specification

Sampling and testing as well as an inspection may be required for certain species. Exporters are advised to contact their CFIA Area Office in advance of harvesting to determine the requirements and, if required, accommodate the scheduling of inspection and sampling which must occur prior to processing and freezing since some inspection must be conducted when the aquatic animal is alive.

Documentation requirements

Certificate

• Certificate of Origin and Hygiene (CFIA/ACIA 5003)

In addition to the above certificate, the following is required for aquatic animals and fishery products:

• Health Certificate for Aquatic Animals and Fishery Products Exported to the Republic of Indonesia from Canada (AQAH-1100)