Brazil: Brazil Introduces Additional Import Requirements for Apples and Pears

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On October 7, 2020, Brazil adopted additional requirements for the import of fresh fruits and materials of plant origin intended for propagation or reproduction into Brazil. Imports will need to have an additional declaration that shipments have been inspected and are free of Neonectria ditissima. This requirement will go into effect on November 3rd, 2020 and will impact all U.S. imports of apples and pears into Brazil.

Brazil: Brazil Introduces Additional Import Requirements for Apples and Pears

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