[MAIPC] Customs to penalize wood packaging violators!!!!!!!!!!! new blog ...

[phytodoer at aol.com]

Dear forest pest mavens:
 
At long last, the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection has decided to fine importers whose wood packaging does not comply with ISPM#15.  Until now, CBP has fined importers only after they have accumulated 4 previous violations over the course of the year.
 
Hurray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Perhaps importers will finally take seriously their obligation to prevent introduction of more wood-boring pests via their packaging.
 
Unfortunately, USDA has not changed its policy allowing importer 5 detected violations per year.  Why not? 
 
For more on this issue, see my blog at www.cisp.us or www.nivemnic.us
 
Faith
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