U.S. Drops Moth Checks for Easier Kiwi Fruit Imports
Published Date: 7/25/2025
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Good news for fruit lovers and importers! The U.S. is dropping extra paperwork that said New Zealand fruit had to be free of light brown apple moth. This means smoother imports, less hassle, and no extra costs starting now—making fruit trade easier and faster for everyone.
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Removal of LBAM Declaration Requirement
If you import fruit from New Zealand, the USDA removed the extra declaration that the fruit is free of light brown apple moth (LBAM) on the phytosanitary certificate. APHIS will update its Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements database to reflect this change, and the rule will align import rules with domestic requirements.
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