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Final Rule

Imported Walnuts; Suspension of Handling Regulations

Agency
USDA
Document Number
2025-18267
Published
September 22, 2025
Effective Date
November 6, 2025

Abstract

This direct final rule stays the regulation governing imports of walnuts in order to align it with regulations prescribed under the Federal marketing order regulating the handling of walnuts grown in California. This action is required under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2025-18267 Federal Register document?
Document 2025-18267 is a Final Rule published by the Department of Agriculture in the Federal Register on September 22, 2025, with an effective date of November 6, 2025. This direct final rule stays the regulation governing imports of walnuts in order to align it with regulations prescribed under the Federal marketing order regulating the handling of walnuts grown in California. This action is required under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/22/2025-18267/imported-walnuts-suspension-of-handling-regulations.
Is document 2025-18267 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2025-18267 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.

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