USOKs Fresh Wasabi Imports from Indonesia – Pests Be Damned!
Published Date: 4/23/2025
Notice
Summary
Good news for wasabi lovers and importers! The U.S. is now allowing fresh wasabi rhizomes from Indonesia to be brought in, thanks to smart safety checks that keep pests away. This means more wasabi options in stores soon, with no extra costs expected for consumers or businesses.
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Imports of Fresh Wasabi Authorized
You can now import fresh wasabi rhizomes (Eutrema japonicum) from Indonesia into the United States for consumption because the agency has authorized those imports. This authorization follows a pest risk analysis that supported allowing imports.
Imports Allowed With Phytosanitary Measures
Imports of fresh wasabi rhizomes from Indonesia are allowed only with application of one or more designated phytosanitary measures to mitigate risks of introducing plant pests or noxious weeds. These safety measures were found sufficient based on a pest risk analysis that was made available for public review and comment.
No Extra Costs Expected Reported
The notice states that allowing fresh wasabi rhizomes from Indonesia means more wasabi options in stores and that no extra costs are expected for consumers or businesses. You may therefore see additional wasabi supply without an expected increase in costs.
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