The Government of Panama has asked USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to authorize the importation of Mangosteen fruit for consumption into the U.S. and Territories.
APHIS has drafted a pest risk assessment that describes potential pests associated with the commodity.
APHIS shares draft pest risk assessments and pest lists to determine whether stakeholders have information that might lead us to revise the draft assessment before we identify pest mitigations and proceed with the commodity import approval process.
The draft pest risk assessment for Mangosteen fruit will be available for review and comment until April 22, 2022. To view the assessment or submit comments, go to https://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant-health/risk-assessment-consultation
