00:00Taiwan's prized pineapples could begin shipping to the U.S. as early as May.
00:05The country applied for an import permit with the U.S. in 2020 and received approval earlier this year.
00:11Exports can begin after a roughly two-month public comment period.
00:14Taiwan has been seeking other markets for its pineapples since China banned imports in 2021.
00:19The fruit is renowned around Asia, with Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore as some of its key customers.
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