# Honey Packers and Importers; Increased Assessment Rate

**Action Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Agriculture Department; Agricultural Marketing Service |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-31 |
| Effective | 2026-09-01 |
| Significant | No |
| CFR parts | 7 CFR 1212 |
| Summary | This final rule implements 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 assessment rate will remain in effect indefinitely until modified or terminated. |
| Document number | 2026-17715 |

## Why this score
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/31/2026-17715/honey-packers-and-importers-increased-assessment-rate). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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