Current through October 31, 2024
Section 319.73-2 - Products prohibited importation(a) To prevent the spread of the coffee berry borer Hypothenemus hampei (Ferrari) and the fungus Hemileia vastatrix (Berkely and Broome), which causes an injurious rust disease, the following articles are prohibited importation into Hawaii and Puerto Rico, except as provided in § 319.73-3 of this subpart:(3) Empty sacks previously used for unroasted coffee.(b) The importation of any coffee plants (including bare seeds, seeds in pulp, and any other plant parts) that are for planting or capable of being planted is restricted under Subpart H-Plants for Planting of this part.63 FR 65650, Nov. 30, 1998, as amended at 83 FR 11866 , Mar. 19, 2018; 84 FR 2429 , Feb. 7, 2019 83 FR 11866, 4/18/2018; 84 FR 2429, 2/7/2019