AMS Sets New Importer Assessments for Pecans
The Agricultural Marketing Service is creating a new promotion, research and information order on pecans, it said in a final rule released Jan. 12. The order will be funded by assessments of 2 cents per pound of “inshell” pecans, and…
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4 cents per pound of shelled pecans, that are imported into or produced in the U.S. Importers and producers of fewer than 50,000 pounds of inshell pecans per fiscal year, or 25,000 pounds of shelled pecans per fiscal year, would be exempt from the assessments. “The purpose of the program is to strengthen the position of pecans in the marketplace, maintain and expand markets for pecans, and develop new uses for pecans,” AMS said. The rule becomes effective Feb. 12. Collection of the assessments is to start on Oct. 1. The rule also announces the AMS approval of new pecan information collection requirements by the Office of Management and Budget for the operation of the order.