As soil is a major carrier of invasive species and plant and animal diseases, vehicles, equipment and other goods arriving at the Canadian border that are contaminated with soil are not admissible into Canada.<\/p>\n
Non-compliant goods are refused entry and ordered removed from Canada at the first point of arrival under the authority of the Plant Protection Act and the Health of Animals Act.<\/p>\n
Some exceptions for cleaning the contamination at the first point of arrival may be granted, under rigorous conditions.<\/p>\n
Whether the goods are returned or cleaned in Canada, all additional costs will be at the expense of the importer.<\/p>\n
Some items which could potentially contaminated with soil and soil-related matter include vehicles, containers, equipment, logs\/lumber, blocks of stone, machinery and tools.<\/p>\n
Links:<\/p>\n
\u0095\u00a0D-95-26: Phytosanitary requirements for soil and soil-related matter and for items contaminated with soil and soil-related matter<\/a><\/p>\n \u0095\u00a0PI-016: Procedures for inspecting regulated articles for freedom from soil, plants, plant parts and related matter<\/a><\/p>\n