CBP Port Everglades Releases Information on Movement of Agriculture Commodities Needing Treatment

CBP listed the proper procedures for "transferring agriculture commodities that require movement for fumigation and/or other treatment as ordered for entry into U.S." in a notice from Stephen Silvestri, assistant port director at Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. CBP provides the procedures for "treatment as a condition of entry" and "treatment for actionable pests." The March 16 document also notes that "shipments with 'highly mobile actionable pests' must be treated in Port Everglades."