CBP has posted an updated Trade Support Network Great Idea Form (GIF) on Adding AMS Holds and Exams to Cargo Exam Reports Repository in ACE (ACT 246).
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is announcing the availability of pest risk analyses that evaluate the risks associated with the importation into the continental U.S. of fresh edible flowers of izote, immature inflorescences of pacaya, immature inflorescences of chufle, and fresh leaves of chipilin from El Salvador. APHIS believes that the application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of these flowers. Comments are due by March 28, 2011.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued an interim rule, effective January 24, 2011, which prohibits or restricts the importation of birds, poultry and their products from regions where any subtype of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is considered to exist. APHIS is also adding restrictions concerning importation of live poultry and birds that have been vaccinated for certain types of avian influenza, or that have moved through regions where any subtype of HPAI is considered to exist.
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has updated the following PPQ electronic manuals as of January 19, 2011 (since January 14, 2011):
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has updated the following PPQ electronic manuals as of January 14, 2011 (since January 6, 2011):
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is seeking comments on the following information collections for which they have requested or intend to request Office of Management and Budget approval or extension of approval (see notices for specific details):
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued a Federal Order on December 20, 2010 to require a phytosanitary certificate for shipments of cut flowers from the Netherlands, effective January 5, 2011. APHIS is issuing the order to prevent the introduction or the dissemination of several harmful pests into the U.S. including Helicoverpa armigera (Cotton bollworm), Mamestra brassicae (Cabbage moth), and Autographa gamma (Silver-Y moth).
On January 3, 2011, APHIS updated its Cut Flowers and Greenery Import Manual. The manual provides the background, procedures, and reference tables for regulating the fresh, cut portion of the plant when it is imported for decoration or ornamentation, and for protecting plants that are threatened with extinction due to trade in those plants or their derivatives.
On December 27, 2010, APHIS updated its Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) Animal Product Manual. This Manual provides the background, procedures, and regulatory actions to enforce the regulations governing the import and export of animals, animal products, and animal by-products.
On December 28, 2010, APHIS updated its Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Import PPQ Manual. The manual lists by country fruits and vegetables that are admissible into the United States. It includes a description of methods for sampling and inspecting selected fruits and vegetables. It also contains pictorial identification guides, and a glossary for common and scientific names of fruits and vegetables.