7 C.F.R. § 1787.10
Applications for specific waivers.
Cite as 7 C.F.R. § 1787.10 (2026)
RUS borrowers may request a specific waiver of the Buy American requirement through a written, detailed explanation showing that: (a) The cost between the nondomestic product and domestic product is unreasonable; (b) There is a non-availability of domestic products; or (c) It is not in the public interest or impractical for the RUS Borrower to purchase a domestic product.