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?
Faith
