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Soya beans, whether or not broken – Costa Rica

Draft Resolution (Proyecto de Resolución) to regulate the importation of soya bean (Glycine max) seeds for sowing originating in Colombia

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Proyecto de Resolución para regular la importación de semillas para siembra de Soya (Glycine max) originarias de Colombia (Draft resolution governing the importation of soya bean (Glycine max) seeds for sowing, originating in Colombia)

Costa Rica notified this proposed SPS measure to the WTO on 6 May 2026. The comment period closed on 5 July 2026.

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At a glance

Products

Soya bean seeds, for sowing

HS codes
  • 12 · Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder
    • 120110 Soya bean seed, for sowing
Notifying member
Costa Rica
Status
Proposed measure, may since have been adoptedNotified as a draft on 6 May 2026. Check WTO ePing or Costa Rica for its current status.
Objectives
  • Plant protection
  • Protect territory from other damage from pests
Area
SPS: Food safety, animal and plant healthSanitary and phytosanitary measures
Notification type
Regular notification
Document symbol
G/SPS/N/CRI/358
Keywords
Plant health, Territory protection

Key dates

Distributed by the WTO
Comment deadline
Closed on 5 July 2026
Proposed adoption
To be determined
Proposed entry into force
The resolution will enter into force upon signature.

How to comment

The comment period closed on 5 July 2026. You can still raise concerns about the measure with your country's WTO SPS enquiry point, quoting the document symbol G/SPS/N/CRI/358; it can take them up with Costa Rica.

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What the notification says

The notified draft resolution establishes phytosanitary measures for the importation of soya bean (Glycine max) seeds for sowing, originating in Colombia.

Sources

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