Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Import Manual 1 - Phytosanitary ...

Introduction
Using the Manual
Reporting Problems with or Suggestions for the Manual
Use Table 1-2 to determine where to report problems with the Fruits and
Vegetables Import Manual.
Table 1-2 Where To Report Problems with the F&V Manual
If you: Then:
Are unable to access the on-line
manual
Have a situation that requires an
immediate response regarding a
procedure or regulatory action
Have a suggestion for improving
the formatting of the content
(design, layout, composition),
grammar, or spelling
Disagree with the admissibility
of a commodity
Disagree with policy or
procedures
Manual Updates
The PPQ Manuals Unit issues and maintains manuals electronically on the
Manuals Unit Web site. The on-line manuals contain the most up-to-date
information. Import requirements for fruits and vegetables are also available in
the Fruits and Vegetable Import Requirements database (FAVIR). When
possible, use FAVIR to make regulatory decisions on imported fresh fruits and
vegetables.
Immediate update revisions to the manual and FAVIR are issued and
distributed via e-mail to CBP Agriculture Specialists and all PPQ employees.
Each immediate update contains the following information:
Link to access and download the on-line manual
List of the revised page numbers
Purpose of the revision(s)
Transmittal number
CONTACT PPQ’s Manuals Unit by email
or call 240-529-0358.
CBP CONTACT the field office liaison through the chain
of command.
PPQ CONTACT Quarantine Policy, Analysis, and
Support through proper channels with the reason for the
disagreement and a recommendation
CONTACT PPQ’s Manuals Unit by email
, phone 240-529-0358,
or print, complete, and mail a Comment Sheet (located at
the end of the manual) to PPQ’s Manuals Unit
CBP CONTACT the field office liaison through the chain
of command.
CONTACT PPQ’s Regulatory, Permits, and Manuals
department through proper channels.
CBP CONTACT the field office liaison through the chain
of command.
PPQ CONTACT Quarantine Policy, Analysis, and
Support through proper channels with the reason for the
disagreement and a recommendation
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