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Commodity Import Report (CIR)

Corn, Baby (Ear - immature, shucked) from Zambia into Continental U.S. Ports
The CIR contains current import regulation information for the selected Commodity Import (a specific commodity approved from a designated country, or region, into one or more designated ports). A flag ( Access Restricted to APHIS/CBP ) indicates information that is intended for and available to an APHIS/CBP audience only.
Zea mays subsp. mays Commodity Summary Guide Page Country Summary

Import Requirements
1 Admissible Plant Parts: Ear - immature, shucked
2 Admissible Ports: Continental U.S. Ports
3 Import Permit Required: An Import Permit is required. To obtain a permit, go to APHIS eFile.
4 Subject to Inspection: This commodity is subject to inspection at the port of entry and all general requirements of 7 CFR 319.56-3.
5 Commercial Consignments Only
6 Phytosanitary Certificate: Must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of Zambia declaring the corn has been inspected and found free of Phomopsis jaczewskii based on field and packinghouse inspections.
7 Processing Requirement: Corn must measure 10 to 25 millimeters (0.39 to 0.98 inches) in diameter and 60 to 105 millimeters (2.36 to 4.13 inches) in length.
8 Port Restriction: Do not import or distribute into or within Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or any U.S. territory.
Commodity Information
9 For additional commodity information and images, visit https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=311987  
Additional Requirements
10 The production site (field) must be inspected at least once during the growing season and before harvest and be found free of Phomopsis jaczewskii.

After harvest, the corn must be inspected by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of Zambia and found free of Phomposis jaczewskii before the corn may be shipped to the continental United States.
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