Importing Avocados - Agricultural Marketing Service Inspection and certification is required for imported shipments of greater than 55 lbs of avocados The cost of the inspection and certification is paid by the applicant
eCFR :: 7 CFR 944. 31 -- Avocado import maturity regulation. Inspection by the Federal or Federal-State Inspection Service with evidence thereof in the form of an official inspection certificate, issued by the respective service, applicable to the particular shipment of avocados, is required on all such imports
AVOCADO QUALITY A GUIDE MANUAL TO BEST PRACTICES It is therefore suggested that the entire quality management operation for each consignment of fruit from a packing house be controlled and monitored by a quality management specialist at the packing house
Avocado Import Quality Check Checklist - SafetyCulture This checklist supports quality control of imported avocados on arrival Inspect ripeness and pulp temperature, identify common fruit defects such as scars or sunburn, verify pack dates, average box weights, and packaging accuracy including PLU and PTI labels
Agricultural Marketing Service - Avocados The cost of the inspection and certification is paid by the applicant Avocado importers should arrange for inspection and certification at offices listed at least one day prior to entry at Port inspection offices, two days prior to entry at the Field Operations Section at the Washington Headquarters office at (202) 720-2482 or (800) 811-2373
7 CFR § 944. 350 - Safeguard procedures for avocados, grapefruit . . . PART 944 - FRUITS; IMPORT REGULATIONS § 944 350 Safeguard procedures for avocados, grapefruit, kiwifruit, olives, oranges, prune variety plums (fresh prunes), and table grapes, exempt from grade, size, quality, and maturity requirements
Importing Avocados: Regulations and Sourcing Alternatives If you plan to import avocados into the U S , the fruits will need to meet grade and maturity requirements set by the U S Department of Agriculture We review those requirements and the best countries from which to source avocados