According to the Federal Register, on November 8, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued 2024-25667, authorizing the importation of fresh Hass avocados from Guatemala.

based on a pest risk analysis, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has determined that the application of one or more phytosanitary measures is sufficient to mitigate the risk of the introduction or spread of plant pests or noxious weeds associated with the importation of fresh Hass avocados from Guatemala. Therefore, as of November 8, 2024 Guatemalan fresh Hass avocados are authorized for export to the United States.