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

Procedures
Grapes from Namibia
Grapes from Namibia
Use these procedures to inspect grapes from Namibia. Such grapes must
receive mandatory cold treatment (T107-e) and mandatory methyl bromide
fumigation (T104-a-1).
Cold treatment may be administered in transit or upon arrival. However, the
methyl bromide fumigation must be done at the Port of Entry.
Break Bulk Consignments
1. Select 10 boxes from 10 different pallets.
2. If the consignment is in multiple compartments, pull at least one pallet
from each compartment.
3. Inspect each box, paying particular attention to finding mealybugs or
snails.
Containerized Consignments
1. Select four boxes; each of the four boxes must be from a different pallet
(it is not necessary to devan).
2. Inspect each box, paying particular attention to finding mealybugs or
snails.
3. Inspect the rear of the container itself for hitchhiking snails.
Action to Take Based on Inspection
Table 2-31 Action to Take on Grapes from Namibia Based on Pests Intercepted Associated with Grapes
If: And pests are: And the pests are: Then:
No pests are found REQUIRE T107-e and
T104-a-1
Pests are found associated
with the commodity 1
Non-actionable
Actionable Snails or mealybugs PROHIBIT ENTRY
Other than snails or mealybugs REQUIRE T107-e and
T104-a-1
1 If you find pests not associated with the commodity (like pests associated with wood packing material), then contact the nearest
PPQ Identifier through proper channels.
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