APHIS Amends its NARP Fruit and Vegetable List
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued an industry alert announcing that effective February 7, 2011, it is amending its National Agriculture Release Program (NARP) by adding and removing certain program commodities.
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(NARP allows high-volume, low-risk fruit and vegetable commodities to qualify for a reduced inspection rate by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) Agriculture Specialists at U.S. ports of entry. Commodities are subject to periodic analysis to ensure that they continue to meet program requirements over time.)
Mexican Green Beans, Chinese Garlic, and Guatemalan Melons, Etc. Added
The following products have been determined to be eligible for NARP and are being added to the program:
- Green Bean, Green Onion, Lettuce (grown in Mexico)
- Honeydew Melon (grown in Guatemala)
- Garlic (grown in China)
Papayas from Brazil & Belize, Honduran Melons and Cantaloupes, Etc. Removed
The following products have been determined to be ineligible for NARP and are being removed from the program:
- Papaya (grown in Belize)
- Papaya (grown in Brazil)
- Squash (grown in Guatemala)
- Cantaloupe, Cucumber, Honeydew Melon (grown in Honduras)
- Banana leaves, Chayote, Leek, Parsley, Pineapple, Radish, Yard-Long Bean (grown in Mexico)
- Dasheen (grown in Dominican Republic)
(See ITT’s Online Archives or 01/21/11 news, 11012124, for BP summary of CBP’s Port of Miami announcing that Honduran melons and cantaloupes would lose NARP status on January 31, 2011.)
Industry alert available via email by sending a request to documents@brokerpower.com