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

Procedures
U.S. Returned Fruits and Vegetables
Table 2-12 Action to Take on Citrus Encountered in Passenger Baggage and
Provisions
If the Passenger is
arriving at:
And the citrus were
grown in: And the citrus: Then:
Canadian Border Is carried by a U.S. origin
traveler moving within the
local commuting area 1
Other than the
Canadian border
Florida
Hawaii
Northern Mariana
Islands
Texas 2
State or territory other
than listed above
RELEASE
Not as above PROHIBIT
ENTRY
PROHIBIT
ENTRY
1 Local U.S. origin commuters that have to cross through Canada en route to shopping in the
United States because of local geography.
2 Stenciling or other satisfactory proof of U.S. origin
Is reentering the U.S. at:
Arizona
California
Florida
Hawaii
Louisiana 3
Northern Mariana
Islands
Puerto Rico
U.S. Virgin Islands
PROHIBIT
ENTRY
RELEASE
3 Only the parishes of Iberia, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lafouche, Orleans, Plaquemines, St.
Bernard, St. Charles, St. Mary, and Terrebonne.
Table 2-13 Action to Take on Noncitrus Encountered in Passenger Baggage and
Provisions
If the fruits or vegetables are
encountered in:
And proof of origin is based
on: Then:
Passenger baggage Stenciling or other satisfactory INSPECT and RELEASE
proof
Other than stenciling PROHIBIT ENTRY
Provisions in autos, trailers,
yachts, private fishing vessels,
and private aircraft
Stenciling, sales receipts, or
satisfactory answers to
questions
Other than stenciling or
satisfactory proof
RELEASE
PROHIBIT ENTRY
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