Market guide · Canada

Planning fresh flower shipments from India to Canada

Canadian requirements can depend on the commodity, origin, destination and end use. The importer should run the exact selection in the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Automated Import Reference System and recheck it before shipment.

AuthorityCFIA
Decision toolAIRS
Required inputsCommodity, origin, destination, end use
Buyer inputEntry airport and broker
01

Buyer brief

State species, variety where relevant, fresh-cut or other form, ornamental end use, quantity, grade, packing, destination province, entry airport and required arrival timing.

02

AIRS result

CFIA describes AIRS as a frequently updated reference tool and places responsibility on importers to ensure information is accurate at import. Share the result and any permit, certificate, treatment or inspection conditions before quotation.

03

Season and route planning

Build the plan around current uplift, connection risk, terminal handling, inspection and final-mile receiving conditions. Winter and long-distance domestic delivery may change pack and handover decisions.

04

Importer checklist

Confirm AIRS selection, importer and broker details, permit or certificate conditions, customs classification, entry point, inspection arrangements, local transport and receiving availability.

Current reference points

Official sources to recheck

Rules can change. Use these sources for the exact product and shipment before dispatch.

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