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).
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Admissible Plant Parts:
Fruit
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Admissible Ports:
All Ports
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Import Permit Required:
An Import Permit is required. To obtain a permit, go to APHIS eFile.
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Compliance Agreement Required:
Prior to applying for an import permit, you must obtain an USDA-APHIS-PPQ Importer Compliance Agreement for irradiation treatment conducted in the United States. Once you have signed the Importer Compliance Agreement, it will be valid, certifying you will meet all regulatory requirements and conditions. For more information on obtaining an Importer Compliance Agreement, refer to the Steps for Importing Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Irradiation Treatment in the United States (https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/import-information/sa_quarantine_treatments/import-steps-ffv-irradiation-treatment).
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Commercial Consignments Only:
Commercial consignments do not include fruits and vegetables presented for entry in hand-carried packages, passenger baggage, mail, overnight delivery service, or other small-package delivery service.
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Condition of Entry Treatment: T105-a-1 (Irradiation)
Irradiated in Mexico
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Import Permit Required:
Must obtain an APHIS-PPQ Import Permit with Immediate Transportation (IT) Requirements. For more information on transiting safeguards, refer to the Guidelines for Immediate Transportation (http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_imports/irradiation/downloads/GuidelinesforImmediateTransportation.pdf). To obtain a permit, go to APHIS eFile.
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Preclearance Program:
Mandatory Preclearance: Consignments must be precleared. To validate foreign site preclearance inspection and/or treatment, precleared consignments must be accompanied by a signed PPQ Form 203.
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Phytosanitary Certificate:
Consignments must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of Mexico with two additional declarations stating the fruit in the shipment was treated by irradiation with a minimum absorbed dose of 150 Gy and was inspected in the packinghouse and found free of Brevipalpus californicus, B. phoenicus, Diaphorina citri, and Coniothecium scabrum and the citrus in the consignment was cleaned using normal packinghouse procedures.
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Packaging or Labeling Requirements:
Consignments must be packed in boxes marked and stamped with:
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The words, "Treated by irradiation" or "Treated with irradiation" and display the international radura symbol
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The Production Unit Code (PUC); Treatment Facility Code (TFC); Packinghouse Code (PHC); packing date; lot number
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The palletized cartons must be wrapped with polyethlyene shrink wrap, net wrapping, or strapping (wrapping is not required for air shipments because integrity is maintained by the container itself)
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Each pallet or box must also be marked with the TFC, Treatment Identification Number (TIN), and treatment date
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Condition of Entry Treatment: T105-a-1 (Irradiation)
Irradiated upon arrival in the United States
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Phytosanitary Certificate:
You must ensure each consignment is inspected by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of Mexico prior to departure and accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the government of Mexico.
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Condition of Entry Treatment:
Arrangements must be made in advance with an APHIS-PPQ Certified Treatment Facility to ensure each of your consignments receives the appropriate treatment
(https://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/manuals/ports/downloads/aphis-certified-irradiation-facilities.pdf).
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Packaging or Labeling Requirements:
Articles must be packed in packaging preapproved by APHIS. All openings in the packages must be covered by material with holes no greater than 0.8 mm at the widest point. This is equivalent to a mesh size of no greater than 0.6 mm x 0.6 mm.
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Sample Pallet:
For consignments containing more than four pallets, the importer is responsible for ensuring a sample pallet accompanies the consignment destined to the USA and that it contains a representative sample of the consignment. Failure to include a sample pallet will result in the immediate reexportation of the consignment.
A sample pallet must accompany each shipment to facilitate the port of entry inspection:
- Prior to departure from the country of origin, a sample of the cartons representing the consignment must be selected. All orchards and lots must be represented in the sample pallet. The sample pallet must represent 2% of the consignment
- The pallet must be netted or wrapped
- The sample must be clearly marked “Sample Pallet” for port of entry inspection
Port of entry inspection results will determine if the consignment can be released to the irradiation facility under APHIS-PPQ supervision:
Reexportation of the consignment will result if:
- A designated sample pallet is not present
- The consignment is not properly labeled or configured
- A finding of nontarget pest(s) not mitigated by treatment
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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).
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