This website assists importers in complying with fruit, vegetable and nut import requirements as mandated by Section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 (AMAA). The law requires that imports of certain products meet the same or comparable standards as products covered under Federal marketing orders in the United States.

Modification to Potato Import Regulations. Docket Number: AMS-FV-08-0018; FV08-980-1 PR. Comments due by July 28, 2009 [Notice PDF]

Partial Exemption to the Minimum Grade Requirements for Fresh Tomatoes. Docket Number: AMS-FV-08-0097; FV09-980-1 PR. Comments due by May 8, 2009. [Notice PDF]

8E IMPORT REGULATIONS: On January 19, 2009, a rule was published in the Federal Register revising the reporting requirements for imports regulated under Section 8e of the AMAA, as amended. These revisions will ensure completeness of information and streamline the inspection process. Docket Number: AMS-FV-07-0110; FV07-944/980/999-1 FR. [Information for Importers PDF] [Notice PDF] [Regulations.gov]

The changes are that:

1. Customs Entry Numbers are now mandatory on inspection certificates.

2. Raisin, date and dried prune import declaration forms are replaced with generic FV-6 forms.