U.S. drops white rust import limits on cut chrysanthemums
Fresh cut chrysanthemums and related flowers from countries with chrysanthemum white rust no longer need registered farms, farm inspections or a special white rust certificate to enter the U.S. Import rules for other cut flowers move from regulations to a USDA online database.
Who it affects
Cut flower importers and growers abroad shipping to the U.S.
When
This rule takes effect on November 9, 2026.
- : Published in the Federal Register
- : This rule takes effect
Official text
FR Doc. 2026-20630: Cut Flowers Regulations; Removal of Chrysanthemum White Rust-Related Provisions
On Federal Register. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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