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CHAPTER 10 IMPORTS ANNEX JThe inspector at the port of exit is responsible to send by facsimile Part 2 of the form to the AreaProgram Specialist where the product was refused entry. The Area Program Specialist shall senda copy of the completed CFIA/ACIA 4320 to the inspector at the import facility and a copy to theperson in charge of import meat products at the Area Office where the product was refused entryto complete the file.For United States shipments refused entry at port of landing and which are returned to the UnitedStates, the inspector responsible shall issue form CFIA/ACIA 4320 and send it by facsimile to theUnited States Department of Agriculture (USDA).7.2 Other CountriesThe refused non-complying meat products being removed from Canada are to be shipped in atransport container bearing an official seal and a “Warning” sign (CFIA/ACIA 0077).Completed parts 1 and 2 of the form CFIA/ACIA 4320, are to be sent by facsimile by the importinspector to the CFIA inspector at the port of exit and to the Area Program Specialist. Theinspector at the port of exit shall endorse the form in section 3 when the refused product isshipped from Canada and send the completed form by facsimile to the Area Program Specialistwhere the product was refused entry.The Area Program Specialist shall send a copy of the completed CFIA/ACIA 4320 to theinspector at the import facility and a copy to the person in charge of import meat products at theArea Office where the product was refused entry to complete the file.8. Records to be Kept by the InspectorThe inspector must maintain a log book with the following information:a. country and establishment of origin;b. type of product;c. number of containers;d. total weight;e. location of the product;f. date of departure of the product from Canada;g. certificate number; andh. CFIA import inspection control number.Copies of all document (OMIC, IIR, Refused Import Shipment Report, Notice to remove) must bekept on file, referenced to the log book.9. Disposition of Refused Entry Product9.1. Removal from CanadaThe importers of refused meat products must notify the CFIA of the place and the time of theremoval. This is a legislated requirement that allow the CFIA to witness removal of the refusedimported meat products from Canada. The Notice to Remove Meat Products from Canadarequests that the importer provide the information on place, date and time of removal fromCanada. The inspector is responsible to assure receipt of this information. This information mustbe kept on file, with other documents pertinent to the refused imported shipment.9.2. DestructionAs an alternative to removal from Canada, the importer may arrange for disposal of the product ina manner acceptable to the CFIA and under inspection supervision. All costs related to thedisposal including the CFIA supervision are at the importers expense.9.3. Bringing of Non-Complying Product into Compliance2012-12-10 Page 5/6RDIMS 3234015 v6