Pest Risk Assessment: Sweet Potato Roots from Korea

APHIS has released a pest risk assessment (PRA) for the importation of sweet potato roots from Korea into the United States. The document, identified by APHIS-2025-0013-0004, details the findings of the risk assessment, which evaluates potential plant pest risks associated with the commodity.

This notice serves as an informational release regarding the PRA. While it does not impose new regulations or immediate compliance actions, importers and agricultural firms involved in the trade of sweet potatoes from Korea should review the assessment to understand the identified pest risks and any potential implications for future importations or phytosanitary requirements.