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Bangladesh Removes Fumigation Barrier, Boosts Trade

Bangladesh abolishes fumigation requirements for U.S. cotton, unlocking trade potential. With the mandate lifted, the U.S. cotton market, worth $475 million last year, gains new growth opportunities. Under the updated regulations, U.S. baled cotton can now enter Bangladesh with a phytosanitary certificate and declaration of boll weevil freedom. 

As the second-largest exporter of ready-made garments, Bangladesh heavily relies on imported, sustainable U.S. cotton. 

Previously, importers spent over $1 million annually on fumigation. The removal of the rule highlights progress in pest control by the USDA and the U.S. cotton industry, notably eradicating boll weevils from over 98% of U.S. cotton acreage. 

Since 2017, the USDA advocated for change, sharing research and demonstrating the absence of boll weevil risk. Bangladesh's Ministry of Agriculture swiftly implemented the modification, signaling positive trade shifts between the nations.

 

 
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