Tobacco Grading and Inspections Services-Rescission of Obsolete Import Grading and Pesticide Testing Provisions
plant-animal-health · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 2025-05-28 · Effective 2025-07-28 · 90 FR 22441
Document
Document number
2025-09553
Federal Register citation
90 FR 22441
CFR reference
7 CFR 29
Type
Rule
Action
Direct final rule.
Category
plant-animal-health
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
2025-05-28
Effective date
2025-07-28
USDA docket
Doc. No. AMS-CN-25-0024
Abstract
This direct final rule amends regulations that govern the mandatory inspection and pesticide testing for imported tobacco established under The Tobacco Adjustment Act of 1983. The Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act of 2004 eliminated mandatory inspection and pesticide testing for imported tobacco. In alignment with Executive Order 14192, AMS is amending and, where appropriate, removing regulations that have expired authorizing statutes or govern non- operational programs.