On May 28, 2021, the United States notified G/SPS/N/USA/3249 to the WTO, released on Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) import Restriction.

Effective 21 May 2021, USDA APHIS prohibits the importation of certain plant parts of all banana and plantain species of Musa spp. and one banana species, Abyssinian banana (Ensete ventricosum), to prevent the introduction and establishment of the harmful Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical race 4 (Foc TR4) into the United States and its territories. APHIS prohibits the import of these species from the following countries where Foc TR4 is known to occur: Australia, China, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Malaysia, Mayotte, Mozambique, Myanmar, Oman, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Turkey and Viet Nam. This Federal Order applies to Musa spp. and Ensete ventricosum plant parts including rooted plants, rooted and unrooted cuttings, roots, and rhizomes known to carry Foc TR4 from the identified countries where the pathogen is known to occur.

This Federal Order does not apply to seeds, leaves, cut flowers, fruits, and plants in tissue culture since these are not significant pathways for Foc TR4.

APHIS has determined that the introduction and establishment of Foc TR4 poses a serious threat to US agriculture. The restriction to prevent the introduction and establishment of Foc TR4 is needed and warranted to mitigate the plant pest risks associated with this pest.

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