Trial importation periods for fresh fruits and vegetables
Last updated: April 3, 2023
This document replaces Appendix 5 of directive D-95-08: Phytosanitary import requirements for fresh temperate fruits and tree nuts, and incorporates trial importation periods for fresh vegetables.
The following trial importation periods for fresh fruits and vegetables are currently in effect and will remain in place until further notice.
All articles that have been authorized entry into Canada under a trial importation period require a Permit to Import issued by the CFIA. The Canadian importer must obtain the Permit to Import before the consignment leaves the country of origin.
Scientific name | Common name | Country of origin | Applicable CFIA program directive |
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Fragaria spp. | strawberries | Peru, Spain | D-95-08 |
Malus spp. | apples | Germany, Japan, People's Republic of China: provinces of Hebei, Henan, Shanxi | D-95-08 |
Prunus domestica | plums | Republic of Moldova | D-95-08 |
Pyrus spp. | pears | Belgium, People's Republic of China: province of Shanxi | D-95-08 |
Rubus spp. | raspberries, blackberries, boysenberries, loganberries | Peru | D-95-08 |
Solanum lycopersicum | tomatoes | Republic of Korea | D-10-01 |
Vaccinium angustifolium, V. corymbosum and V. myrtilloides | blueberries | Colombia, Guatemala, Morocco, Spain | D-95-08 |
Vitis spp. | grapes | Egypt | D-95-08 |
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