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Commodity Import Report (CIR)

Grapefruit (Fruit) from Australia into Ports as Specified in the Import Requirements
The CIR contains current import regulation information for the selected Commodity Import (a specific commodity approved from a designated country, or region, into one or more designated ports). A flag ( Access Restricted to APHIS/CBP ) indicates information that is intended for and available to an APHIS/CBP audience only.
Citrus paradisi Commodity Summary Guide Page Country Summary

Active Alerts:
  Short Description    
ATTENTION: Currently, the irradiation program for this commodity is not operational. DETAILS  
ATTENTION: Federal Order DA-2021-24 Queensland fruit fly (QFF), effective August 20, 2021 DETAILS  

 
Import Requirements
1 Admissible Plant Parts: Fruit
2 Admissible Ports: Ports as Specified in the Import Requirements
3 Import Permit Required: An Import Permit is required. To obtain a permit, go to APHIS eFile.
4 Subject to Inspection: This commodity is subject to inspection at the port of entry and all general requirements of 7 CFR 319.56-3.
5 Commercial Consignments Only
6 Pest Mitigation Strategy: Irradiated upon arrival in the United States or at the port of export
  6.1 Admissible Ports: All Ports
  6.2 Condition of Entry Treatment: A bilateral agreement between APHIS and the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of the exporting country is required before irradiation in the U.S. is an approved option. The NPPO must make a formal request to APHIS for this option. Contact the NPPO at: https://www.ippc.int/en/countries/all/contactpoints/.
7 Production Location: Riverina and Sunraysia regions in Australia
  7.1 Admissible Ports: All Ports
  7.2 Phytosanitary Certificate: Consignment must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of Australia with two additional declarations stating the citrus fruit was produced in the Riverina or Sunraysia region, and the fruit in the consignment is subject to in-transit cold treatment AND
  7.3 Condition of Entry Treatment: Require cold treatment T107-d or T107-d-3 and a phytosanitary certificate issued by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of Australia.

If treatment has not been completed or fails, the fruits or vegetables may arrive in the United States at either of the following locations:
     •  At ports located north of 39° latitude and east of 104° longitude
     •  At ports with approved cold-treatment facilities (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manuals/ports/downloads/aphis-certified-cold-treatment-facilities.pdf)
8 Production Location: Riverland region in Australia
  8.1 Admissible Ports: All Ports
  8.2 Phytosanitary Certificate: Consignment must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of Australia with an additional declaration stating the citrus fruit was produced in a fruit fly pest-free area in the Riverland region in Australia OR
  8.3 Condition of Entry Treatment: Require cold treatment T107-d or T107-d-3 and a phytosanitary certificate issued by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of Australia. The phytosanitary certificate must have two additional declarations stating the citrus fruit was produced in the Riverland region, and the fruit in the consignment is subject to in-transit cold treatment.

If treatment has not been completed or fails, the fruits or vegetables may arrive in the United States at either of the following locations:
     •  At ports located north of 39° latitude and east of 104° longitude
     •  At ports with approved cold-treatment facilities (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manuals/ports/downloads/aphis-certified-cold-treatment-facilities.pdf)
9 Production Location: The inland region of Queensland, the regions comprising Western Australia, and the shires of Bourke or Narromine within New South Wales District in Australia
NOTICE: program phytosanitary requirements designed for this commodity to meet U.S. entry requirements have not been met. Therefore, import permits will not be issued at this time.
  9.1 Admissible Ports: Continental U.S. Ports
  9.2 Phytosanitary Certificate: Consignment must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of Australia with an additional declaration stating the citrus fruit was produced in a fruit fly pest-free area in the inland region of Queensland, the regions comprising Western Australia, or the shires of Bourke or Narromine within New South Wales District in Australia OR
  9.3 Condition of Entry Treatment: For Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera tryoni) or lesser Queensland fruit fly (Bactrocera neohumeralis), require cold treatment T107-d or T107-d-3 and a phytosanitary certificate issued by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of Australia. For Medfly (Ceratitis capitata), require cold treatment T107-a or T107-a-1 and a phytosanitary certificate issued by the NPPO of Australia. In both cases, the phytosanitary certificate must have two additional declarations stating the citrus fruit was produced in the inland region of Queensland, the regions comprising Western Australia, or the shires of Bourke or Narromine within New South Wales District and the fruit in the consignment is subject to in-transit cold treatment.

If treatment has not been completed or fails, the fruits or vegetables may arrive in the United States at either of the following locations:
     •  At ports located north of 39° latitude and east of 104° longitude
     •  At ports with approved cold-treatment facilities (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manuals/ports/downloads/aphis-certified-cold-treatment-facilities.pdf)
10 Reference Information: To be treated in accordance with the Plant Protection and Quarantine Treatment Manual (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manuals/ports/downloads/treatment.pdf).
Instructions for Officers
11 Verify cold treatment requirements have been satisfied. Refer to the Special Procedures for Cold-Treated Commodities (https://cbp.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/php/favir/SpecialProcedures/downloads/Procedures_coldtreatedFV.pdf). restricted image
Commodity Information
12 For additional commodity information and images, visit https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=10772  
Additional Requirements
13 Fruit must be washed, brushed, surface disinfected in accordance with 7 CFR part 305 and in accordance with T511-2, treated with fungicide at labeled rates, and waxed at packinghouses.
An operational workplan detailing the requirements under which citrus will be safely imported is required.
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