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APHIS Says Sand Pear Imports from China, Exports to China Now Authorized; No Import Permits Yet

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service reminded importers and exporters that effective Jan. 18 imports of sand pears from China are authorized, as are exports of U.S. pears to China from California, Oregon, and Washington. Authorization was granted by…

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a December final rule, following agreement between APHIS and regulatory counterparts from China. Import permits will not be issued for sand pears from China until program phytosanitary requirements are finalized, APHIS said.