AMS Proposes Late Fees, Interest on Past Due Honey Marketing Order Assessments From Importers

The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing new late payment fees and interest charges on late assessments from importers and domestic producers under the honey marketing order. Under the order, importers and domestic handlers of 250,000 pounds of non-organic honey or honey products must pay an assessment. AMS is proposing to impose a late fee of an additional 10 percent on assessments not received within 30 calendar days of the date they are due, as well as 2/3 percent interest until payment is received. Comments are due Jan. 22.