The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) at the United States Department of Agriculture has officially authorized the importation of fresh leaves and stems of rosemary and tarragon from Ethiopia into the continental United States.
This decision follows a thorough pest risk analysis, which was made available for public review and comment. Based on these findings, APHIS has determined that specific phytosanitary measures will effectively prevent the introduction and spread of plant pests and noxious weeds associated with these imports.
Imports of fresh rosemary and tarragon from Ethiopia were permitted to begin on December 20, 2024. This development opens new avenues for trade between the United States and Ethiopia, benefiting both countries.
Currently, over 40 varieties are already being exported to the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the UK.
