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

Reference
List of Approved Fruits and Vegetables
3 Since arrowhead (Sagittaria sagittifolia) is a noxious weed, it is admissible only if the importer has a valid “Permit to Move Live
Plant Pests” (PPQ Form 526). When a permit is present, follow the conditions spelled out in Section C of the permit. If the
permit is absent, prohibit entry.
4 Allow entry to noncommercial lots with seeds removed into ALL ports except those in California, Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
5 If Cydia fabivora, Epinotia aporema, or Maruca testulalis is found, go to Beans Infested with Cydia fabivora, Epinotia
aporema, and Maruca testulalis for the correct regulatory action to take.
6 Garden beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are not eligible for the NARP.
7 Commercial consignments from Mexicali must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate stating that “These materials
originate in the municipality of Mexicali, Baja California, an area where Copitarsia spp. is not known to occur based on official
survey.” Inspect the consignment for pests. If a phytosanitary certificate is absent require T101-q-1 for Brassica spp., turnip,
and rutabaga. Require T101-n-2 for cilantro. However, prohibit entry to consignments of lambsquarter (lambsquarter is not
listed on the methyl bromide Q label nor does it have a Section 18 exemption). For consignments in passenger baggage, do
not PROHIBIT ENTRY for lack of a phytosanitary certificate. However, thoroughly inspect the vegetables for pests. For
commercial consignment from areas other than Mexicali, the consignment must be accompanied by a phytosanitary
certificate declaring the consignment has been inspected and found to be free of Copitarsia larvae and adults.
8 Fruits must be precleared and pretreated (Irradiated) with the specified treatment in the country of origin. The completed
Preclearance Form 203 confirming irradiation must be presented at the time of entry. The PPQ Form 203 should indicate that
the articles were treated with irradiation and include an Irradiation Treatment Facility Code, facility name, and the location.
See the Special Procedures for Precleared Irradiated Fruits and Vegetables.
9 Consignments must:
Be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by Sanidad Vegetal with an additional declaration stating that: "The fruit
in this consignment was treated by irradiation with a minimum absorbed dose of 150 Gy."
Be packed in insect proof boxes as prescribed in 7CFR 305.31, labeled with the facility name, city, country, Grower/Production
Unit Code (PUC), Treatment Facility Code (TFC), Treatment Identification Number (TIN), Packing House Code (PHC), packing
date, treatment date, and lot number (the information contained in the label is necessary for trace-back).
Be in cartons that are marked or stamped with the words "Treated by irradiation" or "Treated with irradiation" and display the
international radura symbol.
Have the palletized cartons wrapped with polyethylene shrink wrap, net wrapping, or strapping (for consignments in sea containers
only; not required for air shipments because integrity is maintained by the container itself).
10 If treatment has not been completed before entry, HOLD the consignment and CONTACT PPQ through proper channels. The
fruits or vegetables may arrive in the U.S. only:
At ports located north of 39 o latitude and east of 104 o longitude
At ports that have approved cold treatment facilities (refer to the PPQ Treatment Manual for a list of current approved cold
treatment facilities
11 Cold treatment must occur in an APHIS approved cold treatment facility in the North Atlantic Region of the United States.
Currently, cold treatment may not be initiated nor completed in Mexico.
12 Must be accompanied with a Phytosanitary Certificate issued by Sanidad Vegetal with an Additional Declaration stating “The
citrus in this consignment were cleaned using normal packing house procedures.” [Note: The requirement for the
Phytosanitary Certificate and Additional Declaration does not apply to precleared citrus accompanied with a PPQ Form 203.]
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