AMS Proposes to Increase De Minimis Exemption for Imported Round Potatoes

The Agricultural Marketing Service is proposing to increase from 1,000 to 2,000 pounds the de minimis exception under which “Irish”-type Potatoes can be imported without having to meet grade, size, quality or maturity requirements. The proposed rule would allow importation of up to 2000 pounds of all round-type potatoes, except round red-skinned or long-type potatoes, without regard to the AMS import regulations. Comments are due Dec. 5.