Import regulations; tomatoes.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (i) Grade, size, quality and maturity regulations have been issued from time to time under Marketing Order No. 966, as amended; (ii) The marketing of fresh tomatoes from Florida covered by Marketing Order No. 966, as amended, can reasonably be expected to occur during the months of October through June; (2) Therefore, it is hereby determined that imports of fresh tomatoes during the months of October through June are in most direct competition with the marketing of fresh tomatoes produced in Florida covered by Marketing Order No. 966, as amended. (b) (1) From October 10 through June 15 of each season, tomatoes offered for importation shall be at least 2 (2)—(3) [Reserved] (c) (d) (e) (f) (2) Inspection and certification by the Federal or Federal-State Inspection Service will be available and performed in accordance with the rules and regulations governing certification of fresh fruits, vegetables and other products (7 CFR part 51). Each lot shall be made available and accessible for inspection as provided therein. Cost of inspection and certification shall be borne by the applicant. For questions about inspection services or for further assistance, contact: Specialty Crops Inspection Division, Specialty Crops Program, AMS, USDA, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Room 1536-S, STOP 0240, Washington, DC 20250-0237; telephone (202) 720-5870; fax (202) 720-0393. (3) If certification is provided by a designated governmental inspection service other than the Federal or Federal-State

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 980.212