Honey Packers and Importers; Increased Assessment Rate
This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the National Honey Board to increase the assessment rate for first handlers and importers from 1.5 cents ($0.015) per pound of assessable honey and honey products to 2 cents ($0.02) per pound of assessable honey and honey products over two fiscal periods. The pro
| Agency | Agriculture Department, Agricultural Marketing Service |
|---|---|
| Document type | Proposed Rule |
| Published | 2026-03-09 |
| Summary | This proposed rule would implement a recommendation from the National Honey Board to increase the assessment rate for first handlers and importers from 1.5 cents ($0.015) per pound of assessable honey and honey products to 2 cents ($0.02) per pound of assessable honey and honey products over two fiscal periods. The proposed assessment rate would remain in effect indefinitely until modified or terminated. |
| Document number | 2026-04567 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/09/2026-04567/honey-packers-and-importers-increased-assessment-rate |