USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Proposes Amended Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has proposed revisions to the regulations concerning  the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products regulated under Section 8e. The proposal is to amend certain fees charged for import inspections from a per-carlot basis to a per-pound basis, establishing a new fee calculation for lots less than a carlot, and other reductions.

Comments about these revisions are being accepted through August 19, 2024.

For further information, please see the Federal Register Notice.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Willson International U.S. Regulatory Team at transitionteamus@willsonintl.com.