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Effective October 1, 2022 the Fruits and Vegetables Import Requirements (FAVIR) database has been replaced by the Agricultural Commodity Import Requirements database at https://acir.aphis.usda.gov/s/


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Commodity Import Report (CIR)

Sand Pear (Fruit) from Japan 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.
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Import Requirements
1 Admissible Plant Parts: Fruit
2 Admissible Ports: Ports as Specified in the Import Requirements
3 Subject to Inspection: This commodity is subject to inspection at the port of entry and all general requirements of 7 CFR 319.56-3.
4 Commercial Consignments Only
5 Production Location: From all areas other than Amami, Bonin, Ryukyu, Tokara, and Volcano Islands.
6 Pest Mitigation Strategy: Consignments must satisfy only one of the mitigation strategy options listed below.
7 Pest Mitigation Strategy: Option 1
  7.1 Admissible Ports: Hawaii
  7.2 Import Permit Required: An Import Permit is required. To obtain a permit, go to APHIS eFile.
8 Pest Mitigation Strategy: Option 2
  8.1 Admissible Ports: All Ports EXCEPT Hawaii
  8.2 Import Permit Required: An Import Permit is required. To obtain a permit, go to APHIS eFile.
  8.3 Phytosanitary Certificate: Consignments must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) of Japan.
Instructions for Officers
9 Refer to special procedures for Pears from China, Japan, and South Korea (https://cbp.aphis.usda.gov/ppq/php/favir/SpecialProcedures/downloads/China_Japan_Pears.pdf) for more information. restricted image
Commodity Information
10 For additional commodity information and images, visit https://npgsweb.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=104692  
Additional Requirements
11 All sand pears must be bagged on trees to exclude pest in accordance with the operational workplan.
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