Pineapple Imports Under Assessment by USDA
Trade Update • October 31, 2022
he U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently considering the importation of fresh pineapple from Taiwan for consumption in the U.S. and its territories. The USDA’S Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has initiated a pest risk assessment, which will become the basis for allowing or denying the importation of fresh pineapple from Taiwan.
The importation of fruits and vegetables for consumption into the United States is regulated under Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 319.56-3 (7 CFR §319.56-3, 2019). Under this regulation, the entry of pineapple from Taiwan into the U.S. and its territories is not authorized.
Have Your Say
- The drafted pest risk assessment for fresh pineapple is available for review and comments until November 23, 2022. To submit your comments, please visit https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-health/risk-assessment-consultation.
Questions about these types of imports and their pending assessments, contact us, we’re here to help.
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