Importation of Coffee Into Hawaii and Puerto Rico
Abstract
We are proposing to amend the regulations regarding the importation of unroasted coffee and related articles into Hawaii and Puerto Rico by establishing a notice-based process for changes to the prohibitions on importing such articles. We would also broaden language regarding coffee pests. We are proposing these amendments because they would allow the Agency to more efficiently respond to market access requests as well as to emerging pest situations. These amendments would allow us to use a streamlined approach to update the importation conditions for unroasted coffee and related articles while continuing to protect plant health.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-15857 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-15857 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Agriculture in the Federal Register on August 5, 2026. We are proposing to amend the regulations regarding the importation of unroasted coffee and related articles into Hawaii and Puerto Rico by establishing a notice-based process for changes to the prohibitions on importing such articles. We would also broaden language regarding coffee pests. We are proposing these amendments because they would allow the Agency to more efficiently respond to market access requests as well as to emerging pest situations. These amendments would allow us to use a streamlined approach to update the importation conditions for unroasted coffee and related articles while continuing to protect plant health. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/05/2026-15857/importation-of-coffee-into-hawaii-and-puerto-rico.
Is document 2026-15857 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-15857 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.